The WOTHOUSE is a second family home built in the backyard of a property in Oslo, Norway. A clean-lined box clad in gray stone and brick, the NSW AS design pointedly contrasts with the surrounding 1930s villas. The concrete and plasterboard interior is distinct as well; windows of various sizes create varied natural lighting in each room. Notably, the skylight is placed over top of the staircase so that the sun’s rays permeate all the way down to the basement.

Photography by Einar Aslaksen

    string(5) "Holly"
Avatar photo

Holly

Holly is a poet from Kentucky. She grew up first in a Sears house, then on a farm. She studied English and Gender Studies at Mount Holyoke College and moved to Manhattan for love. As an occasional jewelry-maker and museum patron, Holly favors wearable and functional design but is eager to see work that challenges her aesthetics. Read more and connect by visiting her blog, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
    • Green House

      Architecture

      Dating back to the 1960s, this family home was impressively modernized with bright living spaces…

    • The Lighthouse

      Architecture

      A duplex designed with warm materials and organic forms that reference a coastal landscape in…

    • Battery House

      Architecture

      A single family house designed with two areas: a “battery” that contains the main programs…

    • Hécourt Farmhouse

      Architecture

      An old stone farmhouse, transformed into a cozy second home that immerses its residents into…

    • The Big Zip

      Architecture

      A modern cows’ shed designed with spacious areas and a walkway that allows visitors to…

loader