deep in the mountains of northern norway, rotterdam-based architect vladimir konovalov designs the infinity house for those who prefer a quiet retreat in nature, surrounded by the lush norwegian landscape. the designer cleverly uses raw materials in building the home in order to create a symbiosis between the infinity house and its surrounding environment.



exterior view of the infinity house in the harsh northern landscape close to arctic circle

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vladimir konovalov’s infinity house consists of three main elements — the exterior concrete superstructure, black concrete infinity pool on the roof, and a black box with a bathroom and a hidden staircase. the house is designed as one open space where the living room, kitchen and bedroom are illuminated by the large windows that blur the boundary between interior and exterior.



21 meter infinity pool stretches along the entire house

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the interiors are subtle and have predominantly monochrome tones as to not be a distraction from the ever changing light and colors of the ravishing nature encompassing the house. in its subtlety, the bathroom contains the hidden staircase that leads to the 21m infinity pool situated on the roof. the heated pool is divided in two areas — the swimming lane and the resting bath, providing various recreational opportunities for the owners.



predominantly monochromatic living room with a fireplace

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kitchen and dining area

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the hidden stairs behind the bed leads to the infinity pool on the roof

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a preliminary sketch of the infinity house

image © vladimir konovalov



exploded axonometric scheme of infinity house’s main elements

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floorplans of the ground level and pool level

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sectional

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elevations

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project info:

architecture and interior design: vladimir konovalov

location: northern norway

program: summer house

footprint: 133 sqm

nfa: 100 sqm

brands: erba italia, flou, poliform, gaggenau, currey & company

visualizations: omegarender

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom

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