The Enmeshed Horizons is located in Pavilosta, a coastal city known for its rich landscape. The design focuses on blending the built environment with natural features, creating spaces that encourage community connection while also allowing for personal retreat. The project draws inspiration from the surrounding geography, inviting users to engage with the landscape in meaningful ways.

Design Concept

The core idea of the project centers on Pavilosta’s existing farming fields, which serve as metaphors for the Baltic Sea and the local landscape. The Seascape Pond symbolizes the sea, while the Landscape Field reflects the earth. This relationship between architecture and nature forms a cohesive understanding of the site, enhancing the experience of those who inhabit it.

Circulation Strategy

A network of trails connects various parts of the site, reflecting Pavilosta's own hiking paths and allowing for easy movement. This layout respects the existing terrain, ensuring that access is both efficient and minimal disruptive. By raising the single and double huts, the design keeps pedestrian circulation smooth while preserving the natural condition of the landscape.

Gradient of Solitude

The siting of the huts is deliberate, creating zones of solitude relative to the administrative building. The four-poet hut is positioned nearest to encourage social interaction, while the two-poet and one-poet huts are set further away to fulfill different needs for privacy. This arrangement allows individuals to find their preferred balance between engagement and retreat.

Structural Elements

The design follows a modular approach, which enhances accessibility and comfort within the huts. The single-bed hut has a 6m by 6m footprint, while the double-bed hut is slightly larger for extra occupants. The four-bed hut extends down to meet the ground, facilitating entry for all users. This elevation strategy reduces site disruption and reflects a commitment to sustainability.

The use of OSB panels, lumber framing, insulation, and weather-sealed facades highlights a focus on durability and energy efficiency. These choices ensure that the structures can withstand the coastal climate while maintaining their connection to the landscape. The overall design fosters interaction between people and their environment, creating a balanced living experience.