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Daytrip Cabin in Hammerfest
Sustainable Building in Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway ? design by SPINN Arkitekter
10 Jan 2019
Hammerfest Daytrip Cabin
Architects: SPINN Arkitekter (Norway) and Format Engineers (UK)
Location: Hammerfest, Finnmark, North Norway
Daytrip Cabin, Hammerfest
The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) has completed the first of a series of unique ?daytrip cabins?, built to make treks in the Norwegian Mountains more accessible for novice hikers and explorers.

The natural landscapes are home to some of the most spectacular views in Europe, but have remained largely untapped due to the difficult nature of the hikes. Built to provide a sanctuary for hikers to relax and rest, the Hammerfest Cabin hopes to facilitate more trips to this stunning location, whilst its unique freeform hexagonal-shell appearance and natural Kebony cladding have seen it already become a landmark for adventurers on their journey to discover the beauty of the Norwegian mountains.
Ensuring that the natural landscape and panoramic views were unaffected by the cabin was of utmost importance to the architects, SPINN Arkitekter (Norway) and Format Engineers (UK). Planning for the ambitious design concept began in 2015, when the egg-shape and faceted stone like appearance was first developed and the need for a uniquely durable and sustainable timber cladding material was realised. Since then, c...