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Hinal Mehta

Hinal Mehta

Mumbai, IN

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Fjord House

The term "fjord" refers to a long, narrow, deep entrance of the sea between tall cliffs, such as those in Norway, which is often created by the submergence of a glaciated valley. The structure is designed to seem like a house carefully balanced in the surrounding landscape, not one that blends in with it. This prefabricated building is built to withstand the difficulties that Norway's environment will provide during its lifespan. 

Design Strategy: We were able to see the natural landscape clearly since the created shape was anchored to the rock in such a manner that the edge spaces on the outside of the rooms and enclosed spaces seen in nature The open area is a place for observing and gazing around as well as a place for thinking and meditation, and it is accessible via stairs and public elevators. Form Development: The triangle's elements are altered to create a submergence, much like how fjords are created. This shows how water seeps through the rocks. The construction of walls is kept to a bare minimum, and the modules inside the cliffs are adjusted to provide the maximum amount of structural support needed. The surrounding valley's spectacular natural phenomena are something that can be witnessed and experienced as one dwells inside this house. The form continues to develop into a family recreation area wherein each space has a good quality of light and is connected to a beautiful natural setting on the exterior. 

Site Study: Families stay in Beitlasanden, Undredal, Norway. Undredal is a village on the banks of the beautiful Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the much bigger Sognefjord, in the very heart of the west Norwegian fjords.Despite its location, it’s well connected to Norway’s big cities, being just a few kilometers off the E16 highway that links Oslo and Bergen. The village is just a ferry ride away from the popular fjord villages of Flm, Aurland, and Gudvangen.

 

Other than being a home to rest and be engaged in your hobbies, this house offers one the opportunity to be close to nature while an individual can unwind their mind in various possible ways. The family residing here keeps traveling to the beautiful places in the nearby neighborhood in order to be inspired and keep evolving into better beings.

 
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Status: Competition Entry
Location: Beitlasanden, Norway
My Role: Design, Post Production