Admired recently: a collection of modern mountain cabins from the portfolio of Div.A Arkitekter in Oslo; in particular, the Mountain Lodge Skarsnuten in Hemsedal, Norway. The modest cabin is constructed primarily of timber and concrete and follows the contours of the hillside, sitting unobstrusively on the snowy landscape. Go to Div.A Arkitekter to see more images.

Above: Wood slats and a terrace provide a buffer between indoors and outdoors.

Above: The entry provides ample storage and a place to sit and gear up for the outdoors.

Above: The transition between and dining and living spaces is a wide set of stairs that provides stadium seating.

Above: A minimalist kitchen on the top level turns into storage and shelving in the living area.