Design

using rounded wood, sotamaa creates aerodynamic 'kivi sauna' in finland

.kivi spa exposes an aerodynamic and also scale-like design Helsinki-based technique Atelju00e9 Sotamaa provides the Kivi Sauna in the outer Finnish archipelago. Designed with mass wood, the amount's essential kind echoes the grandeur of the open sea and also the island's harsh stone yards. Each its own kind and products were actually decided on not merely for their aesthetic appeal yet additionally for their practical benefits. Its own wind resistant form as well as fish-scale-like outer coating, crafted from bent timber panels as well as Leadax showing off, guarantee the sauna continues to be unrelenting versus the aspects. 'Inevitably, our passion was actually to craft an altar that feels part of the archipelago, resonating both aesthetically and also functionally,' concludes Sotamaa.all pictures good behavior Sotamaa Atelju00e9 Sotamaa incorporates CLT and leadax The team at Atelju00e9 Sotamaa primarily makes use of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) sourced responsibly from Finnish forests delivered by local area firm Crosslam Ltd. Inside, the Kivi Sauna includes vast CLT slabs, while its undulating exterior is actually crafted from machine made CLT panels. Snuggled between these layers is actually a durable hardwood framework an atypical, extensive straight window completes the construct, giving scenic views of the archipelago and also the spreading sea. While mostly timber, the Kivi Spa outdoor has an unique coating. Suited up in Leadax-- a sustainable option to traditional roof repair, this material is actually originated from recycled car window support plastic. Possessing the capability of typical top roofing without the environmental repercussions, Leadax can be repurposed approximately seven opportunities. Combined along with the mass hardwood, the whole entire building made by the Sotamaa group symbolizes round sustainability.Kivi Sauna by Atelju00e9 Sotamaaview towards interiorsthe design reflects the site's rough landscapeCLT building and construction processusing mass hardwood.