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Published in 3/2022 - Nature

Leisure

Rautulampi Huts

Manu Humppi Architects


Architect Manu Humppi
Location Urho Kekkonen National Park, Sodankylä
Gross Area 91 m2
Completion 2021

The Rautulampi hut complex consists of an open wilderness hut for overnight stays, reservable hut, day trip hut and storage hut. The buildings are made of CLT elements and clad with aspen panel and bitumen felt. The starting point of the assignment was the elementation of the structure and minimisation of groundwork to protect the sensitive nature.

Read more on the architect’s thoughts on designing hiking infrastructure → ”Inspired by Nature”

Photos Manu Humppi

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