.kivi sauna exposes a wind resistant and also scale-like layout Helsinki-based method Atelju00e9 Sotamaa offers the Kivi Spa in the exterior Finnish archipelago. Constructed with mass timber, the volume's elemental form echoes the magnitude of the ocean blue and also the island's harsh stone yards. Each its own type and products were actually decided on not only for their cosmetic charm but likewise for their functional advantages. Its aerodynamic shape and also fish-scale-like outer level, crafted coming from rounded lumber panels and also Leadax flashing, ensure the sauna stays unyielding against the components. 'Eventually, our aspiration was actually to craft a temple that feels aspect of the island chain, sounding both cosmetically and also functionally,' ends Sotamaa.all photos courtesy Sotamaa Atelju00e9 Sotamaa combines CLT and also leadax The group at Atelju00e9 Sotamaa especially makes use of Cross Laminated Hardwood (CLT) sourced responsibly coming from Finnish woods given through local area business Crosslam Ltd. Inside, the Kivi Sauna boasts huge CLT pieces, while its billowy outside is crafted from milled CLT panels. Snuggled between these coatings is a durable lumber framework an unique, expansive straight window completes the construct, delivering scenic views of the archipelago and the stretching sea. While mainly timber, the Kivi Spa exterior has an one-of-a-kind finish. Clad in Leadax-- a lasting substitute to typical roof replacement, this product is stemmed from recycled automobile window support plastic. Possessing the functions of traditional lead roofing system without the ecological effects, Leadax may be repurposed around 7 times. Paired with the mass timber, the entire property created by the Sotamaa group personifies circular sustainability.Kivi Sauna by Atelju00e9 Sotamaaview toward interiorsthe layout shows the site's rough landscapeCLT building processusing mass hardwood.