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WRAP HOUSE
WRAP HOUSE
Gjøvik, Norway
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Other Projects by KONTUR AS / CTRL+N
WRAP HOUSE
Gjøvik, Norway
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STATUS
Concept
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
The ‘WRAP house’ is a new project by CTRL+N that focuses its attention to both form and function. The approach utilizes two main elements: a wrap and a box, the former, constructed and clad with timber forms the floor plates, walls and the iconic gable roof. The timber WRAP starts from the ground and meanders up to the top of the gable encasing the BOX elements within. The zinc box represents the remaining “living in” components. Johnathon from the Norwegian design studio says, ’By using a simple concept and form, we have greater control and concentration on what we believe makes a house a home (there is a large difference between the two.) Here we have more focus on scenery and are able to maximize natural lighting conditions.’
The system gives a clearer definition between spaces both internally and externally. It is easily adaptable to both client demands and to site constraints and attributes with all the necessary programs. This project is the first on an ongoing series of houses with the first application made for a site in Gjovik, Norway: ‘Our first application of this concept is on an exposed and hilly site with fantastic views downwards and towards a vast lake. We have shifted and orientated the volumes to both protect the home from the (sometimes) harsh weather conditions, maximize privacy between the homes and at the same time utilize the views and light.’
The system gives a clearer definition between spaces both internally and externally. It is easily adaptable to both client demands and to site constraints and attributes with all the necessary programs. This project is the first on an ongoing series of houses with the first application made for a site in Gjovik, Norway: ‘Our first application of this concept is on an exposed and hilly site with fantastic views downwards and towards a vast lake. We have shifted and orientated the volumes to both protect the home from the (sometimes) harsh weather conditions, maximize privacy between the homes and at the same time utilize the views and light.’
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