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Helsinki-based architecture studio Studio Puisto recently completed construction of the first of 25 small tree-top cabins. Situated in the highlands of Kivijärvi, near the Salamajärvi National Park in Finland, this impressive farmhouse is the first step in the development of a new ecological complex.
The 30-square-meter Niliaitta prototype rises above the ground and balances on a single central pillar. The modern hut was inspired by the traditional huts of Niliaitta, which were historically used by local Sami as a way to store food to keep animals away.
Our goal was to create a modern version of the historic Niliaitta. This cabin is a prototype for the rest of the tourist area. In the future, there will be 25 of these Niliaitta-specific huts (elevated in the air) throughout the entire plot, along with 25 other species, depending on the natural diversity of the exact location – some will be above water and others they will be buried in the ground, ”says Studio Puisto, chief architect Mikko Jakonen.
The facade of the Niliaitta cabin is made of pine wood with a black wood oil finish. The interior features a natural pine cladding with small ridges, selected to complement the compact interior living space and give the impression that the house is larger than it actually is. The building rises above the ground on a central steel column 60 cm in diameter. The column is filled with concrete to avoid any vibration movement and is buried in a 60,000 kg concrete foundation block that supports the entire structure.
“On the steel post there is a rigid steel structure, but everything on top is made of wood. Structurally, it is similar to the mast structure used to support wind turbines. Visually, the optical trick of erecting a seemingly normal cabin on a single pole attracts a lot of attention. At first glance, it appears that the house is floating, because the pole seems to melt into the background of the surrounding forest, ”explains Jakonen.
The cabin is accessible via the only rear wooden stairs. The new cabins will be strategically located throughout the forest to prevent the removal of existing trees in an effort to restore the forest floor below the cabins. During the development of the first prototype of Niliaitta, it was only necessary to remove one tree.
Marc Goodwin / Park Studio Photo / Cabaña Niliaitta
The cabin is accessible via the only rear wooden stairs. The new cabins will be strategically located throughout the forest to prevent the removal of existing trees in an effort to restore the forest floor below the cabins. During the development of the first prototype of Niliaitta, it was only necessary to remove one tree.
The interior of the Niliatta cab features an oversized glass window that captures images of the forest landscape, enhanced by the impressive height of the sloping ceilings. The cabin has a large open master bedroom, hidden compact kitchen, dining room, bathroom, walk-in closet, entry, and pantry. The bedroom is strategically located in front of a glass wall, so that guests can enjoy the forest scenery, from the warm and cozy bed.
Photo by Karl Nickul, Fenno-Ugric Image Collection, Finnish Heritage Agency / Traditional Sami house “Niliaitta” used as food storage
The interior floor plan is designed around a central main unit located in the heart of the cabin, allowing you to hide many technical elements while expanding the interior spaces. The main unit is elegantly equipped with kitchen, bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, as well as technical elements such as air conditioning, heat source, electrical panel and water boiler.
The cabin is equipped with eco-cotton insulation, and all the materials for the walls and windows have been selected based on their thermal properties to ensure that the entire cabin remains energy efficient throughout the year. Heating is supplied via an air source heat pump and electric underfloor heating. Water, sewer pipes and electrical cables are located under the external stairs, which contributes to the exterior cleanliness of the cabin.
Accommodation at Hanniaivi Holiday Village is available at Niliaitta Cottage and costs EUR 320 for breakfast and breakfast for 2 adults.
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