Saturday 21 January 2012

Rest Stop by LBJ















This project make a clear statement about creative and sustainable interaction of nature and architecture. LJB, a Norwegian based architecture team, were assigned to design the Flotane rest stop, at the Norwegian national tourist Route Aurlandsfjellet.

This one consists of 1200sqm parking area and a tilted, concrete, cube structure that serves as toilet. A simple yet so thoughtful design creates a well protected entrance to the toilet service while at the same time the south façade is covered by solar panels; a solution that allows daylight to enter the interior while protecting it from indiscreet eyes.

Photograph: Statens Vegvesen