The rippled timber core of this reindeer observation pavilion by
architects Snøhetta mirrors the curves of the surrounding Dovre
Mountains in Norway. Above: photograph is by diephotodesigner
Named the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion, the building
is used as an education centre by charity the Wild Reindeer
Foundation. A rectangular steel frame contains the pavilion and
a glazed wall lines the observation area. Norwegian ship-
builders constructed the curved timber centre from pine beams,
which were milled using digital models and then pegged together.
Visitors to the pavilion can sit on the wooden form, where they
are warmed by a suspended furnace. Earlier this year Snøhetta
also revealed their proposals for an extension to the San
Francisco Museum of Modern Art - see more stories about the firm
here. Photography is by Ketil Jacobsen, apart from where
otherwise stated. Here's a bit more text from Snøhetta:
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Reindeer Centre Pavilion is located at