The guest house in hovedøya, Oslo

Nordic space is a space composed of dedicated openings.
The introverted openings link up the spatial sequences to create journey of experiencing the unknown intimacy of nature.

The three sides of the walls form a large courtyard.
The courtyard forms four enclosed spaces.

The first enclosed space is concealed by the hill.
The hill creates darkness.
The second enclosed space is framed with the wood.
The wood creates a filtered light.
The third enclosed space is opened up to the sky.
The skylight collects the light from the sky.
The fourth enclosed space is guided to the Sea.
The sea creates brightness.

The four enclosed courtyards and their light sequences create the essence of Nordic space.