Built by hand by the architect himself, The house in the thicket by Kasper Bonna Lundgaard M.Arch, on an island in Oslo-fjord, Norway, is a labour of love for mother and two brothers, one with Down syndrome.




Simplicity and sensuous stimulation are reflected in wood construction of four simple structures - main house, guest house, greenhouse, garage - that form a protected atrium, the primary living space during the long summers. In winter, life retreats indoors to a compact and cozy, light-filled, firewood-heated space. Via ArchDaily. Photos: courtesy of Kasper Bonna Lundgaard.