Aarestua Cabin brings old Norwegian traditions into the 21st century

Gartnerfuglen's Aarestua cabin hero exterior from air among snowy forest.

'Aarestua’ Cabin means quite literally 'log' cabin in Old Norwegian, and it is this simplicity and link to local heritage and tradition that this project, a holiday dwelling designed by Gartnerfuglen, was conceived to convey. The Oslo-based architecture practice was invited to create a retreat for its clients, a family of four, in Norway's Eastern Telemark region. 

(Image credit: Ivar Kvaal)