Panhytter
Asnes, Norway
If you've ever wondered what a woody
area must look like from the very top of
a tree, architectural firm Espen Surnevik
has made that view a reality. PAN treetop
cabins are placed in Asnes, Norway and
are built on top of slender steel structures
that resemble stilts. Built in an A-shape,
Panhytter resembles the points of its
surrounding woodland, or rather the tops
of the trees, and features a bathroom,
kitchen, living area and a fireplace. Unlike
the previous cabins, which are made of
mostly wood, Panhytter is made out of steel
and various metal alloys with the intention
of indicating the project as an "intervention
in the forest." Although the intrusion of
Panhytter is obvious to visitors, its shape
and exposure still manages to harmonize
with the world around it.
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