Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Charred Cedar Wraps A Stunning Minimalist Addition in Norway

Ankersvingen Annex Burnt Cedar Addition in Jar, Norway

A simple black box in many ways, the Ankersvingen Annex succeeds with its simplicity; it adds space without subtracting from the surroundings. "It was a really neat connection between the house and garden, which was totally lacking with the existing architecture," says architect Thor Olav Solbjør of SAAHA. "We took the stunning views of the fjord as the starting point."

Image courtesy of Are Carlsen.

Architect Thor Olav Solbjør doesn't see wood as just another material choice, he sees it as a way to "communicate with the surroundings." Tasked with building a 750-square-foot addition to a country home in Jar, Norway, set amid pine forests, his team at SAAHA turned to charred cedar, a traditional Japanese building material created with charcoal, to create a simple, striking extension.

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