Working on a budget, Rever & Drage Architects envisioned a Norwegian home for a young couple with different visions — the man wanted a romantic and cosy dwelling, while his dear-hunter wife wished for her own space to stock her guns and hunting equipment. The 1/3 House embodies these wishes, and also leaves possibilities for future home expansions and potential renovation projects.

One third of the structure is the enclosed part of the home; a two-level, 50 square-meter living space possessing a homey, traditional charm. Completing the home is the veranda, which is both open and closed at the same time. Triangle shapes cut through the timber facades, which strikingly frame the surrounding landscape. In contrast to the traditional look of the attached living space, the veranda exudes an industrial vibe, true to its function as a storage room, garage, workshop, and an ideal space for butchering deer.

Given its immense potential, 1/3 House definitely has a huge potential for change. “One of the most interesting things about this building is that in the future it may end up resembling a completely traditional local farmhouse, once all the area has been converted,” the architects say. “As such, something that started as an unusual building will gradually develop to become more traditional.” More from the architecture studio here.

Note from Katherine:

An angle in the mountains is an appropriate placement (Fire residing in a Fire environment). Also, the black (Water) softens the angle (Fire) in this home.

Submitted by Katherine