The Hunters Retreat by Vardehaugen

The Campfire: A Timeless Symbol of Community and Connection. From the Origin of Modern Society to Today. It’s widely believed that the discovery of fire and the subsequent gathering around it played a crucial role in the development of human society. The warmth and light provided by a campfire not only provided physical comfort but also served as a gathering place for the sharing of stories and the creation of traditions and community. Even today, the campfire retains its power to bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and connecting us to our shared humanity.

The Hunters Retreat Technical Information

• Architects: Vardehaugen
• Location: Norway
• Material: Wood
• Type: Circle Series, Hub, Sauna
• Photographs: © Vardehaugen

This proyect is based on the most fundamental of all human traditions: the ghatering around campfires. – Vardehaugen Architects

The Hunters Retreat Photographs

Text by the Architects

The Hunters Retreat is a mountain-dwelling inspired by this phenomenon: the building folds around a fireplace creating a small circular atrium. As soon as the fire is lit and the hunters gather around the flames, shadows start dancing on the walls behind them.

The building itself is simply a row of classic A-shaped cabins, each of them equipped with a small stove and two beds. At each end of the row, two public features conclude the circle: a public sauna and a small common room. The circular retreat is clad with slate stone from the local quarry.

The Hunters Retreat Plans

The Hunters Retreat Image Gallery

About Vardehaugen

Vardehaugen is an architectural studio located in Oslo, Norway, established in 2015 by Håkon Matre Aasarød, – former partner and co-founder of Fantastic Norway Architects. The studio works with a variety of projects, from private houses to public processes and urban planning. Other works from Vardehaugen