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PAVE Architects

PAVE Architects

Oulu, FI

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The open living space is easy to reconfigure in different phases of life. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The open living space is easy to reconfigure in different phases of life. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
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House N+N

The two-storey wooden house was designed as a new home for a family with children. The house is situated in a new residential neighbourhood in Oulu, Finland on a corner plot. The shape of the building follows the diagonal shape of the plot.

The living spaces and the wash room including a sauna are situated downstairs. The bedrooms are on the second floor. Access to the terrace in the diagonal end of the building is also from the second floor. A staircase next to the glass wall connects the two floors. The living room and kitchen are separated from the staircase by a massive wall, which affords views through the immaterial glass behind.

The fittings in the house are designed to be simple and practical. The grey tone of the walls and floor acts as a peaceful background for the well thought out furniture and colourful life of the family.

architect and principal design
268,5 m²
2008

Published in:
Architizer 02/2013
diario Design 05/2012
designboom 02/2012
The Modern Sauna, 2010

 
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Status: Built
Location: Oulu, FI

 
House N+N is quite traditional in its form. Choices of material and color still give it a contemporary feel. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
House N+N is quite traditional in its form. Choices of material and color still give it a contemporary feel. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
Photo by Arno de la Chapelle
Photo by Arno de la Chapelle
The living room and kitchen are separated from the staircase by a massive wall, which affords views through the immaterial glass wall behind. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The living room and kitchen are separated from the staircase by a massive wall, which affords views through the immaterial glass wall behind. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The carefully thought-out furniture enliven the space. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The carefully thought-out furniture enliven the space. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
All surfaces in the kitchen are finished in white high-gloss laminate. The unobtrusive metal handles finish the minimalistic ensemble. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
All surfaces in the kitchen are finished in white high-gloss laminate. The unobtrusive metal handles finish the minimalistic ensemble. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The living room wall continues past the staircase in the same line and features a built-in fireplace. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The living room wall continues past the staircase in the same line and features a built-in fireplace. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The first step on the stairs is differentiated by its solidity and colour. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The first step on the stairs is differentiated by its solidity and colour. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
A MasterTop finish on the floor is an integral part of the restrained choice of materials. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
A MasterTop finish on the floor is an integral part of the restrained choice of materials. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The green step invites one to continue up the stairs. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The green step invites one to continue up the stairs. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The green also connects the step with the outdoors. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The green also connects the step with the outdoors. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The clients expressed a wish for a toned-down and peaceful master bedroom. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The clients expressed a wish for a toned-down and peaceful master bedroom. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The wash room continues on the theme of restrained materials. Only wood paneling and grey rubber flooring are used. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
The wash room continues on the theme of restrained materials. Only wood paneling and grey rubber flooring are used. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
Simple planters make the yard a well-defined whole. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
Simple planters make the yard a well-defined whole. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
Two sides of the building face the woods. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.
Two sides of the building face the woods. Photo by Arno de la Chapelle.