The sami home, artefact-furniture-house-landscape, a composition

Sammanfattning

A Sámi home represents the interplay of traditions, craftsmanship, and materials with the landscape and seasons. From Johan Turi’s handcrafted furniture to objects created in Akalla and the project in Abisko, the concept of "home" transcends physical boundaries. It reflects how we shape our surroundings and carry cultural knowledge into new contexts. This project investigates the Sámi home by combining artifacts, furniture, house, and landscape. Set in Abisko, a historically significant Sámi area, the project highlights the meeting of tradition and industrial development. The building is divided into four sections, each designed for a specific function. The Sámi approach to space emphasizes zoning, with the árran (hearth) and boaššu (“kitchen”) serving as central gathering spaces. Inspired by the buoggi (storehouse), the construction uses debarked tree trunks integrated with industrial wooden elements. The framework, supported by forked wooden beams resting on a joint system, combines site-specific natural materials with industrial components. These components can be dismantled and relocated, ensuring the landscape can be sustainably restored when the building’s purpose is fulfilled.A Sámi home is more than a place of shelter. It is a dynamic space that adapts, evolves, and carries forward the legacy of Sámi life into the modern world.