Timber Temple: Contemporary Cabin in Sirdal by Arkitekt Folstad Knut

Arkitekt Folstad Knut has completed the Timber Temple (Tømmertempelet), a 106 m² cabin in Sinnes, Sirdal, Norway, in 2020. The project was a response to the proliferation of readymade cabins in an artificially traditional style in the area. The design reinterprets the heavy, sedimentary stacking of traditional Norwegian timber buildings—the stabbur and the loft—while maintaining a sharp, contemporary line. The lead architect is Knut Folstad, with contractor Kjernebygg. Photographs by Knut Folstad. Curated by Hadir Al Koshta.