Student Architects Design Floating Timber Sauna on Norwegian Lake
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Student architectural practice Rabagast Studio has designed and built Watercave, a floating timber sauna on a pontoon in a Norwegian lake. The project was completed in just two weeks for Opaker Gård, an eco-farm in Innlandet, Norway. The sauna features a minimalist design with a timber-clad exterior, a large window overlooking the lake, and a wood-burning stove. The floating structure allows users to experience the natural surroundings while enjoying the sauna, with the option to cool off in the lake. The project demonstrates sustainable design principles and integration with the natural environment.
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The studio, which is led by students from the Trondheim-based Norwegian University of Science and Technology, constructed the sauna in just two weeks for Opaker Gård, an eco-farm in Innlandet that wanted to create a space back to the local community.
The sauna features a minimalist design with timber cladding and a large window overlooking the lake.
The floating structure allows users to experience the natural surroundings while enjoying the sauna, with the option to cool off in the lake.
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