Meteorite is a house best experienced. This residential building in a remote area in Kontiolahti, Eastern Finland, is accessible only on foot through the woods – by the architect’s design. The polyhedron-shaped house, with a glimpse of the cozy interior through a central window, warrants more questions than answers – and we’re just getting started.
The interior is described by designer Atelje Sotamaa’s cofounder Kivi Sotamaa as “a completely new 3-dimensional open-concept way of organizing living space. Unlike traditional houses where each room has a specific predetermined purpose, Meteorite’s architecture supports more dynamic relationships of its residents and a variety of life situations. Digital design and new prefabrication and construction technologies enable the creation of unique, aesthetically high-quality ecological wood buildings that add experiential value to their locations.”
The areas are interconnected vertically, making the most out of the space with staircases leading to small segmented living areas, all fashioned by wood, glass, and metal frames – no plastics at all.
The house is also top of its class in sustainable living, built from prefabricated cross-laminated timber panels, air-insulated, and naturally ventilated – capturing around 60 tons of carbon dioxide since its unveiling. The composition of the home allows it to be easily transported and assembled as well.
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