Aurora Lodge

Chalet for Snorre Stinessen Architecture

The Aurora Lodge is delicately positioned on a natural plateau, sloping artfully down to the sea and rocky beachfront, with undisturbed views over the Arctic Ocean’s Norwegian Sea and across remote islands in the distance. The property is typified by a gentle creek that routes along the pathway to the Lodge, and under it, between the annex and the sauna. Aurora Lodge is situated in the Lyngen Alps, Norway. The lodge is designed to ensure undisturbed connection with the surrounding nature, combined with complete privacy and follows the slope of the existing terrain.

Download Press Kit № 123538

Download Press Kit № 123538 Chalet for Snorre Stinessen Architecture by Snorre Stinessen to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.

Available Now for Your Next Story

At architecture|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.

Please Note:

• Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
• Mention architecture|newsroom as your source.
• Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.

Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. architecture|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.

Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.

Lyngen Aurora by Snorre Stinessen

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Chalet by Snorre Stinessen

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Snorre Stinessen Lyngen Aurora

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Snorre Stinessen Chalet

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Snorre Stinessen ArchitectureBrand Logo

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Snorre Stinessen Corporate Logo

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Aurora Lodge Chalet Press Releases

Press releases for Aurora Lodge are now accessible in these languages: English.

Aurora Lodge Chalet Media Articles

Ready for your features: articles on Aurora Lodge in various languages, including Spanish, Italian, German, French, English, Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Chinese (Mandarin), Portuguese and Hindi.

Unique Properties

Located in the remote Lyngen Alps, this project is partly private retreat and a small lodge. Organized within a main structure comprising two units and terraces, a separate suite and a sauna across the creek. With respect for the nature the design endeavors to complement the site, with the main building stretching out across the natural plateau, just behind a single line of trees. High ceilings and seamless glass walls invite the sky and landscape into the building.

Tags

chalet, lodge, cabin, A-frame, shelter, Lyngen

Production Technology

Floor and foundations are combined in a concrete slab. Combined steel and wood construction ensures a solid, but slim envelope in spite of hurricane wind loads and massive snow loads. Buildings are clad in copper to withstand the salinity of the ocean air. Insulation, vapor barrier and complete construction ensures air transmission and construction breathing. Glass panels are upto six meters in height, structural glazing, glued directly to the steel pillars.

Design Challenge

The creative challenge was in the making of a design that both respects and embraces the fantastic natural surroundings. The technical challenges include construction and logistic planning for a very remote and inaccessible site, very limited building season etc and a very advanced construction demanding millimeter precision in all elements, the craning from a base 100m away and 50m higher of 6x2,5m glasses to be placed down between steel constructions on a very exposed site.

Project Duration

Construction started July 2020, completed February 2021. Planning actually started 10 years earlier with the architect buying the plot privately and eventually developing a project for sale. The main layout is in line with the original design, although modifications where made in the detail planning upto construction.

Operation Flow

The main unit houses a fully independent communal living space, five bedrooms, all with private, en-suite bathrooms. The northernmost unit houses the main kitchen and dining room, designed like a winter garden observatory to provide fantastic views across the sea to the horizon. Along the path to the main house, a separate annex/suite follows the same design approach. Across the creek, the sauna sits as a separate building with its interior all focused on the view towards the ocean.

Research

The plot was originally bought more than 10 years previously by the architect privately, and much time has been spent on site to understand the terrain, seasons, winds, and other factors thoroughly analysed prior to the design of the project, positioning of buildings, landscape design, pre-production design, production, infrastructure, logistics planning and construction planning. The design even encompasses complete furnishing and equipment as a lodge and complete hospitality planning.

Inspiration

The concrete floor and terraces are an extension of the natural terrain. A simplistic A-frame design echoes a fundamental shelter; however here tilted back from the seaside to an angle where the roof is aligned with the surrounding terrain, to provide privacy on one side and panoramic views on the other.

Image Credits

All Images: Snorre Stinessen

Project Overview

Aurora Lodge Chalet has been a Golden winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Golden Recognition

Snorre Stinessen was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Aurora Lodge Chalet.

Snorre Stinessen Press Releases

Discover Snorre Stinessen's journey through our press releases, available for all press members and journalists to use without restrictions. Journalists can access 2 press releases immediately, ready for your use.

Aurora Lodge: A Unique Chalet Design in the Remote Lyngen Alps

Snorre Stinessen's Aurora Lodge is a stunning chalet design located in the remote Lyngen Alps, Norway, completed in February 2021. The lodge is delicately positioned on a natural plateau, sloping artfully down to the sea and rocky beachfront, with undisturbed views over the Arctic Ocean’s Norwegian Sea and across remote islands in the distance.

Snorre Stinessen Newsroom

Snorre Stinessen Newsroom is your gateway to exploring acclaimed design and award-winning works.