The Finnish studio “Studio Puisto Architects” has recently designed the beautiful Arctic TreeHouse Hotel in Rovaniemi, Finland. The inspiration for the accommodation concept — set on a steep natural slope — came from Nordic nature and culture as well as the magical world of SantaPark. The Arctic Tree Hotel accommodation units, shingle covered pine cone cows, grow in the nature and blend in it. 32 accommodation units have been placed in the nature in pairs and there are two different types. The buildings, structured of and covered in wood, are carefully planned warm nests.
Contrast between wild nature and a safe, nest-like space has been a guiding element of the whole design. The decor has surprising and deliberate details that tie into in the area and its experiential concept. The soft, warm materials used in the interior design highlight the nest-like atmosphere. The ecological footprint of the materials and technical solutions used had an important impact at every step of the planning and building process.
Light pollution outdoors has been kept to a minimum due to the northern lights and to enable a true wilderness experience. In addition to the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, the area will be filled with different accommodation units. Their architecture will offer a new, different angle into the arctic nature. A reception and restaurant building and 5 bigger accommodation units have also been erected, complimenting and contributing to the story started by the pine cone cows.