By Alison Furuto (click here for original article)
© Astrid Rohde Wang and Olav Lunde Arneberg
Designed by Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter, the small shelter for ice fishing, titled ‘Noun.1 Unavailability’, is built with and by nature. The timber frame is foldable for easy relocation and storage, and is effortlessly put up anywhere by one (or two small) persons in 30 seconds. More images and architects’ description below.
© Astrid Rohde Wang and Olav Lunde Arneberg
The walls are filled with panels of ice made with water from the lake beneath you, cast in snow. The ice panels function as a first skin against the harsh winter winds, creating a pocket of heated air and tranquility, as the cold light of the setting sun is diffused through the frozen water. Lit inside with a candle, the shelter will light up like a lantern.
© Astrid Rohde Wang and Olav Lunde Arneberg
When the weather gets warmer the bare chicken wire walls will serve as support for climbing plants, and form a green transportable gazebo providing fresh cool air for its occupant. Edible climbers like sweet peas, tomatoes and cucumbers will thrive and add to your evening salad.
© Astrid Rohde Wang and Olav Lunde Arneberg
As the smartphone is slowly taking over society, more and more people treasure the feeling when their battery runs out.
Architects: Gartnerfuglen ArkitekterLocation: Lake M¿svatn, Telemark, NorwayClient: PrivateYear: 2012