{"id":434539,"date":"2026-01-26T15:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/434539\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T15:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:56:11","slug":"fireplace-shelter-made-from-reclaimed-materials-stands-in-northern-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/434539\/","title":{"rendered":"fireplace shelter made from reclaimed materials stands in northern norway"},"content":{"rendered":"

GL\u00d8DE: A Small Fireplace Shelter by MA\/CO \u2013 Mati\u00e8res Communes<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

GL\u00d8DE is a small-scale<\/a> fireplace shelter<\/a> located in the valley of Beiarn, Nordland, Norway<\/a>, at the foot of the Svartisen glacier. Conceived as a place for rest and gathering around fire, the project was developed and built by MA\/CO \u2013 Mati\u00e8res Communes, a collective founded in March 2025 by architecture students from ENSAP Bordeaux. The structure emerged from a full-scale (1:1) design-build process and represents the collective\u2019s initial built work, establishing an approach centered on direct construction, material experimentation, and collaborative making.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The project occupies an area of 24 sqm (6 \u00d7 4 meters) and was constructed over a ten-day period within a three-week journey across Europe. Designed as a sheltered resting point, GL\u00d8DE provides protection from the climate while accommodating informal gathering and pause within the landscape. The site is located in Beiarn (66.750709, 14.559033), a valley with approximately 1,100 inhabitants. Nearby, the Beiarn Lodge serves as a reference point for hikers and skiers, situating the shelter within an existing network of outdoor routes and seasonal activities.<\/p>\n

\"student
all images courtesy of MA\/CO \u2013 Mati\u00e8res Communes<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

compact shelter is constructed using 90% reclaimed materials<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The structure was built using approximately 90% reclaimed materials, primarily sourced from the lodge\u2019s barn and other on-site resources that had remained unused for nearly two decades. Additional elements were collected from the surrounding environment. The construction process relied on available materials and adaptive decision-making, allowing the design to evolve during assembly rather than following a predetermined system. This method supported autonomy on site and reduced dependence on new material inputs.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

GL\u00d8DE\u2019s placement contributes to the reactivation of a neglected area, developed in coordination with four local farmers responsible for maintaining the surrounding landscape. The shelter\u2019s form responds to its immediate context, positioned along the forest edge and anchored to the valley floor. Its roof structure and hearth define a compact spatial enclosure that balances openness and protection.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rather than functioning as a standalone object, the fireplace shelter operates as part of the broader landscape infrastructure, offering a sheltered pause along outdoor routes near the glacier. The project by MA\/CO \u2013 Mati\u00e8res Communes collective<\/a> demonstrates an approach to architecture grounded in full-scale construction, reuse of existing resources, and site-specific adaptation through collective practice.<\/p>\n

\"student
GL\u00d8DE is a small fireplace shelter located in the valley of Beiarn, Nordland, Norway<\/p>\n

\"student
the project was developed and built by MA\/CO \u2013 Mati\u00e8res Communes<\/p>\n

\"student
approximately 90 percent of the materials used are reclaimed<\/p>\n