NORTHERN LIGHTS OBSERVATION CENTRE Final Thesis. Author: Julia Zaritskaja Supervisor: Professor Rainer Mahlam채ki
Northern Lights Observation Centre Author: Julia Zaritskaja Supervisor: Professor Rainer Mahlam채ki May 2014 Oulu School of Architecture Oulun Yliopisto 2
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Contents 1. Introduction 2. Thesis Abstract 3. Design Goals 4. Case Study 4.1. Kakslauttanen Glass Igloo 4.2. Ion Hotel 4.3. Juvet Landscape Hotel 5. Site Analysis 5.1. P端ha-Luosto National Park and Resort 5.2. Luosto 5.3. Masterplan and Local Architecture 5.4. Ukko-Luosto 6. Project Description 6.1. Project Concept 6.2. Site Plan 7. Main Building 8. 3 Types of Cabins 8.1. Cabin Type 1 8.2. Cabin Type 2 8.2. Cabin Type 3 9. Structural Description 9.1. Detailed Section and Details References Picture sources
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1. Introduction The idea of the topic of this diploma first came with the competition, organized by ArchMedium in 2012. The submission involved the design of Northern Lights Observatory in Rovaniemi. After visiting the site of the competition, I realized, that the weather conditions were not appropriate for building observatory in such a close proximity to the city. I have contacted the researchers from Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory “Tähtela” Jyrki Manninen and Esa Turunen, who have expressed the interest in having a science museum exhibition room to display the tools they were using in the research of Northern Lights. They have also suggested
the possible location of the museum in Luosto Ski Centre area. I went to visit the resort and after careful analysis of the site, the idea of the function of the project evolved from being just a science museum to the Northern Lights Observation Centre. The site of Ukko-Luosto inspired me, I decided to take an advantage of the exhisting landscape and to create a place for visitors, which would not only give them the chance to see the northern lights, but also to get some knowledge about this beautiful phenomena.
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2. Thesis Abstract The project includes the design of the centre for northern lights observation in Finnish Lapland in Luosto ski - centre area. The western site of the project is surrounded by a 512m high Luosto Hill which belongs to Pyhä-Luosto National Park. The area’s magnificent landscape attracts tourists all-year round for hiking and skiing, as well as for an annual Luosto Musical Festival that happens every summer. The stage and the seats of the festival are located on the north of the site and a big terraced parking lot is situated on the eastern part. The site is located on the 300 m high level above the sea, which makes it visually perfect for observing the northern lights; it is also situated further from the ski-centre to avoid light-pollution. The idea of designing this centre was consulted with the geophysicist from Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory (that is situated in 40km distance) who expressed the interest in having a science museum exhibition room for displaying old instruments, which have been used for the Northern Lights research. The close proximity to the Observatory would make the Centre get significance in terms of receiving scientific information for educational purpose of the visitors. The project has an educational, recreational and observational function for visitors from all over the world that would come to Finland to know more about Aurora phenomena and get a chance to see it too. It consists of a main building (approx. 2000 m2) that include exhibition rooms with storages, movie and lecture rooms, restaurant and 15 small
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cabins for visitors to stay over the night with the possibility to see the northern lights within the rooms. The design is focused mainly on 3 types of cabins around 30-35 m2, that have a cosy and pleasant interior design, providing all the essential functions within the cabins. The structure is chosen to be prefabricated Cross-Laminated Timber panels that are assembled on the site and have a minimum footprint on the surrounding nature. The e-glass panels provide the possibility to keep the view clear even with the low temperatures. The centre is designed to attract tourists and local people all-year round to study and observe Northern Lights Phenomena being close to nature.
3. Design Goals The main goal of the design of the project was to create a centre for visitors with an educational, relaxation and observational functions. Nowadays there are many guided tours offered around Finland to catch the northern lights, many of them involve staying outside for long hours and freezing, I agree that this is a part of the adventure, but why not to make it with comfort and to get some knowledge at the same time? Tourists that are coming to Finland are mostly interested in seeing northern light phenomena, but not learning anything about it. My goal is to design a Centre, where it is possible to combine the experience with knowledge. The Arctic Academy organized by researches from Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory offer tourists to visit their Aurora House, located close to the Observatory, where it is possible to go through a set of lectures and videos, even to hear the radio signals from the space.1 I visited the Aurora House and was surprised with its small scale and modesty. The idea of having a place like this is brilliant, but it doesn’t provide the possibility for visitors to stay over the night and to experience the phenomena themselves.
Another essential goal of the design was to activate the area, so that it would function not only during the Annual Music Festival, but also throughout the year. The centre would become a milestone for visitors that are coming to Ukko-Luosto for hiking, skiing and just walking around, enjoying the landscape. The centre would provide the possibility to stay over the night, get a chance to observe northern lights, visit exhibitions and learn about the research of the natural phenomena.
The main focus of my design was to keep the strong connection between the structures and the surrounding, without letting the buildings steal the focus from the inspiring nature of Finnish Lapland. By trying to minimize the footprint on nature, the project would make the tourist experience be more nature friendly and would make people more aware about sustainability.
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4. CASE STUDY
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4.1 Kakslauttanen Glass Igloo Architect: Risto Erapohja Location: Lapland , Finland
Located in Finland’s Urho Kekkonen National Park this unique glass igloo village provides an opportunity to enjoy the sky wonders like stars and Northern Lights staying comfortably inside. The Igloos are constructed with a dome roof, covered with e-glass, special glass that keeps the surface of the glass clean from the snow and frost, even if the temperature outside drops till -30 C. The glass is also producing heating and is efficient enough to warm up small igloo.2
terior of the igloo is minimalistic and designed mostly for staying over the night. The main architectural gesture was to maximize the view of the sky above the head to catch a glimps of northern lights, unfortunately that interfears with the privacy once visitors stand up and turn on the lights. The far-north location and minimum light pollution of this area attract visitors around the world to visit the place and PRODUCED BYofAN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT make their dream seeing Northern Lights come true.
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Left : (01) Igloo Interior; Middle: (02) Igloo Plan ; Right: (03) View of Igloo Village
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4.2 Ion Hotel Architects: Minarc Architects Location: Reykjavík , Iceland Construction: 2013
The hotel is located next to the Thingvellir National Park. It has been recently renovated and extended. Longitudinal shape of the hotel is cantilivered from the lava-based mountain, covered with moss, and supported by many slanted high pilars. This creates a feeling of a building being a continuation of the landscape. Gray vertical concrete panels give the hotel a dramatic and monumental look, but it doesn’t steal focus from the amazing picturesque view of Icelandic lanscape. The vision for the Ion Luxury Adventure Hotel was truly holistic, requiring a design that reflects the natural beauty of the region with clarity and simplicity, in a manner that is environmentally considerate, while appealing to the desire for luxury that attracts the upscale adventurer—a desire that has been redefined by expressions of luxury that are smaller, more personal and intimate, and eco-responsive. 3
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Fully inspired by its surrounding, the hotel is a good example of the use of natural features in its design. It incorporates recycled materials, prefabricated panels and local natural geo-thermal energy source as well as a green wall with Iclandic plants. Many local materials, such as lava, recycled rubber and driftwood were used for the interior of the rooms. The hotel focuses visitors’ attention on the magnificent site by providing unubstructed views from the rooms and from the main public areas. For instance, there is a spacious Northern Lights Bar in the hotel, that has floor to ceiling windows, that capture the natural light during the day and give a chance to enjoy the nordic sky with its wonderful Northern Lights at night.
Left : (04) Northern Lights Bar; Middle: (05) Hotel 2nd Floor Plan ; Right: (06) Hotel Exterior View
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4.3 Juvet Landscape Hotel Architects: Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor Location: Gudbrandsjuvet, Norway Construction: 2007-2008
The hotel is located in a spectacular place in Valldal, Norway. The site of the hotel is a nature reserve with a pitched terrain and waterfall nearby. “The inspiration comes from military camps – the simplest possible protection from the weather. The idea is to be a part of nature, right in the heart of it, but you also have to be warm and comfortable,” Knut Slinning, the owner, says.4 Architectural concept was to minimazie the footprint on nature, thus the rooms of the hotel were not put together in one building, but spread apart and built with the use of steel poles drilled into the rock. The natural vegetation and local
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tapography were preserved and the hotel was possible to be built in a protected area. 28 individual rooms have different design, they are all oriented to catch a great view, maximizing the privacy from the houses standing next to them. Dark and laconic interior solution provides visitors with everything essential for the relaxation, making them focused on nature. The project is an amazing example of the possibility of combining tourism experience with the respect to nature and site. Modest look of cabins sets tourists in a calm and meditative mood to be able to fully engage with nature.
Left : (07) Juvet Hotel Cabin; Middle: (08) Cabin Plan and Section; Right: (09) Hotel Exterior View
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5. SITE ANALYSIS
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5.1 Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Resort The site is located in Finnish Lapland in Pyhä-Luosto skiing centre area. It is about 117 km away from Rovaniemi and 40 km away from Sodankylä, which makes it easily accessible for tourists to reach. The area belongs to Pyhä-Luosto National Park with its magnificent landscape, which attracts tourists all-year round for hiking and skiing. The area of the National Park connects Pyhä and Luosto skiing centres and is formed by the fell chain. Next to the Luosto area, the chain is rising to 514 m above the sea level. Both Pyhätunturi National Park, which was established in 1938, and Pyhätunturi Fell were joined together to form a National Park in 2005.5 In the Lampivaara Hill area, located on the southern part of Luosto resort, the pine trees are about 400 years old and are now under preservation. The area of Pyhäntunturi is famous for Sami people history and also for its geological value.
Left : (10) Panorama of Luosto National Park Right: (11) Reindeers at Luosto National Park
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The weather conditions of this area are typical for Finnish Lapland, where dark and cold winter lasts for 7 months. For about a week in December Luosto is covered by kaamos or arctic darkness, when the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon. The temperature can drop till -45C, and the snow coverage can reach 90 cm thickness in March. On the contrary, during the summer period at Luosto the sun never sets between May 30 and July 15, which makes this area bath in the sunlight. 6 Two resorts are quite popular in Finland among local people and tourists; they provide different facilities, such as hiking, skiing, amethyst mine visits, climbing, fishing, snow safaris, spa and many more. Throughout the year the area provides accommodation for visitors in individual logged cabins and bigger hotels. There is a recently built Nova visitor centre in Pyhä resort, which makes the area more active throughout the year.
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5.2 Luosto Luosto ski and safari resort is a smaller resort than its neighbour Pyh채 resort. Inspite of this, the area provides many facilities for adventourous people to enjoy the Lapland. The main part of the resort is located on the northern part of the area. There are 7 skiing slopes, coming from 514 m high down to the bottom of the slopes, where there are svereal hotels, shops and restaurants.7 About 3km to the south from the main tesort lies Ukko-Luosto area (the project site area), a part of the resort that is not so well developed at the moment. It is conected to Luosto with hiking and skiing illuminated trails, and also buy vehicle road that goes at the bot-
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tom of the hill. There are several lakes in the area with Track Cafes, caravan parkings next to the shore and campings. The area has a magnificent pine forest and there are many routes built for hiking, the greatest one of them leads to the top of Luosto hill, where there is a Luosto weather radar and viewing platform to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view over the forest. The scale of the resort is very small, but it gives an opportunity for people to fully emerge with nature, meet local animals and birds, without being disturbed by other tourists.
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Left : (12) Aerial View of Luosto Left : (13) Central Street in Luosto Right: Map of Luosto Ski Resort
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5.3 Masterplan and Local Architecture According to the masterplan of Luosto area, done by the architectural office Havas Rosberg OY in 2005, the resort is planned to be drastically expanded. The land is reserved for the tourist activities, holidays and recreational areas, as well as for the rental housing development. At the moment Ukko-Luosto area does not have the housing along UkkoLuostontie road, but in the nearest future the area will become more developed and will provide more facilities close to the site of my project. In regards to the local architecture, it can be described as low-rised, reserved and traditional. The first example is the Hotel Aurora Chalet (Fig. 14). The hotel is 3 storeys high, has a simple geometrical shape and the facade is clad in stone and gray-coloured wood. The bigger hotel Luostotunturi (Fig.
Left : (14) Aurora Chalet Hotel Left : (15) Luostontunturi Hotel
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15) is located nearby and it also gives the impression of a building that respects its surrounding. The curved facade of the hotel is decorated with massive wooden logs and gray wooden planks, the triangular shaped vertical elements remind us of a traditional sami people decorations. The Restaurant Kelo (Fig. 16) is also a a very simple wooden log - structure building, with the minimum window openings. Luosto log-village is located close to hotels and provides a nice staying facility with relaxed atmosphere in a traditional way. In conclusion, the architecture of Luosto is moderate and respectful to nature, it uses local materials. has simple forms and reserved colours.
Top Left (16): Detailed Planning of Ukko-Luosto Top Right (17): Masterplan of Luosto Bottom Left : (18) Restaurant Kelo Bottom Right : (19) Local Hut
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5.4 Ukko-Luosto The site of the project is located at the height of 314 m above the sea level, in a distance of 3 km away from the main Luosto resort. The fact that the area has minimized light pollution a nd spectacular panoramic view, makes the location of the project ideal for observing Northern Lights. According to the statistics of Finnish Meteorological Institute, four nights out of five are illuminated by Northern lights in Northern Lapland, providing that the sky is free enough from clouds. The Northern Lights form an oval band around the magnetic poles of the Earth. At a distance about 2500 km from these poles, the probability for seeing auroras is almost 100 %.8
Classic annual music festival, which takes part every summer. The LuostoClassic festival brings the world’s top performers out to the Lappish nature to play for people who might not visit a concert hall otherwise. The concert halls are venues shaped by nature – a slope of a fell, an ice age river and a deep forest pond.9 There are wooden seatings built on slopes for about 200 people.
From the western side, the site is surrounded by a sloped terrain of Luosto Fall. The bottom of the hill is still covered by pine trees, but as the hill rises, the soil becomes rocky and does not have vegetation. There are wooden paths built on the slopes of the hill, leading to the top. From the north, the site is adjacent to the location of the stage of Luosto
The close proximity to the Geophysical Observatory “Tähtela” in Sodankyla adds a value to the project, as the collaborative work will make the Observation Centre significant in terms of receiving scientific information for educational purpose of the visitors.
Left : (20) Lusto Classic Festival Stage Middle: (21) Ukko-Luosto bottom of the hill Right: Site Analysis Scheme
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From the east, the site has a big terraced parking lots, that are used mainly for tourists to stop over, before to take guided tours to Amethyst Mine, or to start individual hiking trip. During the summer the parking is used for Festival venues.
Close Proximity to Geophysical Observatory (T채htela) in Sodankyl채
Luosto Classic Annual Music Festival Panoramic View
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6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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6.1 Project Concept Instead of designing one multi-functional building, the concept of Northern Lights Observation Centre was to create one main building, which functions as the exhibition/visitor centre and to have 10 small cabins spread behind the main building on the slope of the hill. The main Centre is designed in a robust geometrical shape, which connects two volumes by the main spacious lobby. This approach keeps the visual connection between the slope and panoramic view unobstracted. High curtain walls are bringing more natural light into the lobby, creating a strong contrast between the exhibition space. The main idea of the exhibition space is not only to provide space for displaying photographs or research tools used for studying northern lights, but also to make visitors experience the darkness of the Lappish nights even during the bright summer time.
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The concept of the small cabins was to design a space, which would be intimate and open at the same time. The main idea was to orient cabins to the north and open the view from the bedroom, so that it would be possible to enjoy the northern lights, staying in bed. In addition to that, the southern part of the cabin is supposed to have a big window opening to provide the view of the surrounding forest. The architectural shape of the cabins is simple, created with prefabricated elements to minimize the footprint on nature. The concept of the interior design was to make it pleasant and convinient for people to use cabins all-year round. In general the architectural concept of the Northern Light Centre is to create a complex of buildings, which would be integrated into the surrounding, respect the local architecture, bringing new experience to visitors.
Above: Conceptual volume of the Main Building
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6.2 Site Plan The main building is located along the big existing parking lot, making the access to the centre easilly accessable by transport. There are 3 entrances to the building, one of them is a service entrance. After crossing the lobby, visitors can pass to the cabins, there are 5 cabins of 30 m2, 4 cabins of 35m2 and 1 cabin for disabled people, which is 40m2. The paths leading to the cabins are constructed of wood, they are connected to the existing hiking trails, so they could be concidered as fitness paths too.
cabins so, that they all have the panoramic view to the northwest. Cabins are also located close to the Luosto Classic stage and seatings, so during the summer they could be occupied by musicians or guests of the festival. Visitors can also use terraces and stairs adjacent to the cabins’ entances to listen to the concerts. The Centre also has a service building for cabins maintenance, which has solar panels to produce electricity.
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Aerial View The view shows the main building of the Centre in the front, adjacent to the parking lot, and small cabins spread on the slope behind it.
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Interior View The interior perspective of the Lobby shows the view to the restaurant and exhibition space with its high panoramic windows, which open the view over the pine forest. Very high ceilings and dark wooden planks of interior play in contrast with the light coming into the building, creating a misterious atmosphere of the Nordic sky.
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Main Building The Centre is a two-storey building, which is approx. 1650m2. The ground floor has two volumes, connected by the lobby. On the right to the lobby there is a 392m2 big Northern Light exhibition with a storage. The exhibition has 3 spacious rooms for displaying the photographs, tools for research and everything that scientists from the Sodankyl채 Observatory would like to exhibit. There is also a room for a light performance, where visitors can lie down and relax, enjoying the show. The exhibition rooms are only lit by the thin stripes of skylights; the ceiling is high (14,5 m) and it slopes gradually, making the rooms of exhibition as dark and gloomy as the Arctic night. To the left of the lobby there is a spacious restaurant area for 100 people, the restaurant also has a bar and temporary ehibition place. The restaurant has big window opening, letting visitors to enjoy the spectacular view and to experience
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the contrast between the darkness of the exhibition rooms and a bright light, coming from the outside. The contrast so similar to the exhisting weather conditions in Lapland, with its harsh, dark winters and bright summers. Behind the restaurant, there are facility rooms for the restaurant kitchen and other service rooms. All the technical rooms for ventilation services are located under the roof of service area, leaving the ceiling of the common rooms as high as possible. The first floor accommodates movie room, lecture room and meeting room, these rooms could be used occasionally, once bigger groups of people are coming to visit. The building has a post-beam structure and pad concrete foundation, it is constructed out of cross-laminated wood, the interior is clad with pine wooden planks, treated with dark stain, revealing the natural wood grains.
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Facade Materials: 1. Horizontal wooden planks, treated with Tikkurila Valtti Arctic 5120 (Ivalo) 2. Transparent Glass
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To the left - the perspective, showinng the main entrance and possible fairs, happening in the front of the building.
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Cabin Type 1 The Type 1 cabin is 30m2. It is constructed with prefabricated cross-laminated panels and assembled on site; it has concrete pile foundation and ventilated floor. The window on the mezzanin floor has e-glass, which makes it stay clear from snow, even if the temperature drops till -35C. The e-glass also works as a heater and is able to keep the appropriate temperature for the space of 15 m2. The cabin is compact, but it provides all necessary facilities.
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Above: Exploded Axonometry of the cabin Right: Exterior Perspective
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Cabin Type 1 The ground floor has a small kitchen with upper and bottom drawers, the shower and wc facilities and a living room with Kastor fireplace insert. There is also a glass door, leading to the small terrace. The mezzanin floor has a double bed A
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and big window opening for enjoying the night sky, staying inside. The interior of the cabin is clad with rough pine wooden planks, to create a robust feeling, making visitors being close to nature.
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Cabin Type 2 The Type 2 cabin is 35m2. As Type 1, it is constructed with prefabricated cross-laminated panels and assembled on site; it has concrete pile foundation and ventilated floor. The glass solution is also the same as for the Type 1 cabin. Cabin Type 2 has a different shape, it provides sauna room, and has brighter concept for the exterior and interior.
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Above: Exploded Axonometry of the cabin Right: Exterior Perspective
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Cabin Type 2 The ground floor of the Cabin Type 2 has a small sauna, the shower and wc facilities and a living room with Kastor fireplace insert. The kitchen is located in the corner of the living room. The mezzanin floor has the same concept as cabin Type 1, with the double bed.
The interior of the cabin is very simple, all surfaces of cross-laminated wood are left untreated. This brings the cheerful and warm atmosphere to the cabin, making visitors more relaxed and peaceful.
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Cabin Type 3 The Type 3 is a special type of cabin, designed for disabled people. The cabin is 40m2, it has only a ground floor for the convinience of the user. A ramp is provided for the access. The construction as well as the glass solution is similar to other types of cabins: prefabricated cross-laminated panels are assembled on site, the e-glass is used in the bedroom to provide the view to the sky. The cabin is designed according to the requirements of the disabled people, paying careful attention to the possibility of using the cabin without extra help.
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Above: Exploded Axonometry of the cabin Right: Exterior Perspective
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Cabin Type 3 The living room is adjaccent with a small kitchen, there are no bottom drawers under the sink, which makes the access with the wheelchair more comfortable, all the toe-kicks are elevated up till 250 mm from the floor level. The bathroom is designed with the special requirements too. The bedroom has an elevated floor for an easy access from the wheelchair to the bed, there is also a pole installed for grabbing and pulling. As most of the disabled people have poor vision, the main concept for the interior design was to make a contrast between the floor and walls, so that the orientation would be easier. The contrast is also kept between the interior and exterior, so that the sense of space would be more destinctive.
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9.1 Detailed Section Section represents typical details for all 3 types of cabins. The only difference is the internal cladding, which is not used for Type 2 and Type 3 cabins.
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Acknowledgement I would like to express my gratitude to Professor Rainer Mahlamäki for his guidance, as well as Janne Pihlajaniemi, Aulikki Herneoja, Petri Aarnio, Jyrki Manninen and Esa Turunen for their assistance in completion of my thesis. I’m thankful to Leena Kuorelahti for her patience and help through these years of study in Oulu. I would also like to thank my family, my friends, students of architectural department and teachers. Completing my Master Degree at the University of Oulu has definitely been a valuable and exciting experience.
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