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Under. Snøhetta. 2019 Even from the outside, this tilted bunker looks like it has always been there. The brutality of its form echoes the harshness of the landscape. Thick walls protect against the water pressure while allowing you to observe the natural life of the underwater world. The interior is as restrained as Scandinavian design in general. It leaves room for what truly matters - immersion, the cuisine, contemplation, and light. Light, and the way it interacts with the water column, become the main decoration of the space: it spreads across the ceiling in a spectrum from warm pink tones at the top of the room to deep blue near the window at depth. Interaction with marine life here goes beyond simple observation. Cameras and measuring instruments have been installed on the building's facade and around it, transmitting data to scientists. When the restaurant is closed, research groups observe the marine ecosystem through the window. What's interesting is that this ecosystem should become richer over time. The architects chose not to coat the exterior concrete with hydrophobic treatments, aiming to create an artificial reef instead - the rough concrete has become a surface for marine organisms to attach to. Such a reef will attract new wildlife, which is fascinating for both scientists and guests. 📍4521 Båly, Norway

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