As a response to a request made by a client for the need of a wind and rain shelter for the veranda of their outdoor summer house and a multi-purpose shed that could double as a means of storage or a camping area, Norwegian architecture studio Rever & Drage built a series of wooden cabins located by the North Western coast of Norway.
The series of cabins features a hut installed with a retractable roof and two sheds that can be opened with sliding wooden doors. The structures are built so that they surround a small patio, which can be ideal for summer.
The main cabin is fitted with a roof that is able to slide forward; “[m]aking the roof slide back and forth gave the project a tiny hint of Leonardo da Vinci activity, with its wheels, wires, sliding beams and counterweights,” according to the architects.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Multi-purpose Cabins
- The ability to repurpose a cabin for different uses could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry.
- Retractable Roofs
- The integration of retractable roofs in hospitality establishments could provide unique outdoor experiences for guests.
- Sliding Doors
- The use of sliding doors in cabins could be an opportunity for the construction industry to offer more flexible and modular building solutions.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- Multi-purpose cabins with retractable roofs could provide a unique selling point for hotels and resorts.
- Construction
- The implementation of sliding doors and modular building solutions in cabins could revolutionize the construction industry.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Cabins with features like retractable roofs and sliding doors could offer a new level of outdoor experience for campgrounds and RV parks.
