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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. What can we learn from these simple, yet unique European designs?

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Feste Landscape / Architecture completed the design and implementation of a small floating house on Lake Nisser in Telemark, Norway. “Externally, the walls and roof of the cabin are clad in thermally treated pinewood, creating a precise and expressive design that merges with its surroundings,” the architects said. .

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Photos Courtesy of Milestone Scandinavian design is known for clean lines, minimalist style and high functionality. But did you know that slate is the backbone of Scandinavian design? Quarried from coastal regions, Norway’s fine-grained slate has been the foundation of grand cathedrals and modest homes.

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JUNE 18, 2014

Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior. Architecture › Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior. Located in Stavanger, Norway, Casa Kolonihagen by Tommie Wilhelmsen was especially developed as a summer holiday residence and accommodates a smal [.] -->. Living Room.

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JANUARY 8, 2018

Architecture Studio Snorre Stinessen completed the design of Malangen Retreat , a cluster of accommodation units located in Tromsø, Norway. A dedicated exit from the kitchen leads to the south-facing outdoor area where the family enjoy their dinners on warm summer days.” Photography courtesy of Snorre Stinessen.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Anchored to a rocky landscape in Larvik, Norway, this glass-walled home was especially designed as a weekend retreat for an interior architect, an artist and their two children. The lower volume accommodates the bedrooms and bathrooms, while the taller one shelters the kitchen, dining and living room.

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

At first, this dark modern home in Bergen, Norway, doesn’t seem like a three-story-tall building. Showcasing impressive and unusual architecture, the home known as Villa S was designed by Saunders Architecture and photographed by Bent René Synnevåg. Under a cantilevered first floor, children run on the grass and play outside.

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