Snøhetta has designed new wooden cabin which can be adaptable in various terrains and environments - as its twisted roof provides protection from sun and harsh climates. Commissioned by Rindalshytter, Norway’s leading producer of leisure homes, Snøhetta's project combines "tradition and innovation" with its flexible structure and size, which makes the cabin easily moveable and adaptable to any environment.

Named Gapahuk, also defined as a social cabin, the project's layout is sitting on an open and flexible plan and gives priority to the common areas. The Gapahuk consists of living room and kitchen, as well as generous outdoor patios create spaces where people can spend time together. 

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Including three bedrooms, sanitary facilities and a storage space, these rooms are arranged in a more moderate way in size to keep the footprint of the cabin to a minimum. 

"The compact building body is part of the building’s environmental strategy, as it makes it easy to heat up," said Snøhetta.

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"The name of the cabin, Gapahuk, is a Norwegian word for a simple wooden structure with two or three walls and a roof. It’s often made to create shelter from rough weather conditions. Drawing inspiration from the traditional gapahuk, the cabin is shaped with the aim of adapting to the many varying weather conditions," the studio added.

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Snøhetta's social cabin features twisting roof creating a two-way gapahuk - which gives protection from wind and sun. The angled roof surfaces can be used for energy production by placing solar panels on them, making it possible to have a cabin off the grid.

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"The Gapahuk has large windows in the common areas, letting its users connect with the surrounding nature. For remaining facades, the building structure, interior walls, and flooring, wood is the primary material. Focus has been put on using high quality and low maintenance materials that can be locally sourced and are environmentally friendly."

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Gapahuk was launched in April 2017 and you can rent Snøhetta's modern cabin for your long travels, see the prices for the cabin on Rindalshytter's website.

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