House Vihavainen / Mika Huhtala & Kari Pöykkö / Architecture Office Kanttia 2

House Vihavainen / Mika Huhtala & Kari Pöykkö / Architecture Office Kanttia 2: "

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Architects: Mika Huhtala & Kari Pöykkö / Architecture Office Kanttia 2 Ltd
Location: Punkaharju, Finland
Project area: 232 sqm
Project year: 2009
Photographs: Sauli Kosonen

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House Vihavainen is situated on a exceptionally beautiful lake side plot in Punkaharju, Finland. The form and materials were inspired by the surronding nature with its rushes, stones and tall pine-trees. Large windows bring the nature inside to be a part of the everyday life. Weathered wood and low mass lifted from the ground gives the building humbleness and modesty in the beautiful Finnish landscape. Nature will take back it’s space in few years.

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