This project seeks a simple and conceptually strong answer to address all the problems a warming hut can pose. By folding every side of the proposed prism, practicality issues are solved and enriching mo-ments created; the entrance door, a long bench for the trail users’ to rest, a large horizontal opening allowing those who sit comfortably in the bench to heat by direct sunlight and at the same time watching treetops contrasting with the sky, a vertical window the same width as the bench offering a sharp view of the trail and the successive bridges crossing the river, a large skylight that illuminates the hut and lets one see the sky from inside, at last a small support to drop ski equipment while you rest.In order to emphasize the folds, but maintain inner space clear, red cedar structural elements are placed outside, giving the hut’s exterior a stronger texture.

the house oF the setting sun

warming huts : an art & architecture competition on ice

Floor Plan | Scale 1:50

Bench

Entrance

Equipment

Cube Golden Ratio Section & Floor Plan

Structure on the outside to emphasize folding direction

East Elevation | Scale 1:50 South Elevation | Scale 1:50 Transverse Section | Scale 1:50 Interior View

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1. Glass | 2. Western Red Cedar Beam. 2 1/2” x 5 1/2” 3. Western Red Cedar Plywood Board. 5/8”