Built to function as both a sculpture and as a house, A House to Die In by Snøhetta is a project in the pipeline for Norwegian artist Bjarne Melgaard. The eye-catching structure will be built close to painter Edvard Munch’s former home to continue the area’s tradition as an artistic hub. Located in Oslo, the extraordinary dwelling will comprise a wooden house, resting upon animal-shaped sculptures.
The project, which is still ongoing, has been carefully designed with the future in mind. A shallow pond will be situated under the building to give the illusion of floating, while the exterior is covered with black, burned oak. This material, inspired by building traditions in Japan, will naturally weather over the years, allowing the home to shift and change as it ages.
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