Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
House on a Hill by Finnish studio Pirinen Salo Oy stands as a quiet yet powerful testament to the possibilities of contemporary residential architecture in extreme landscapes. Completed in 2024, this 125 m² home embraces its remote Arctic site above Lake Inari, transforming formidable environmental challenges into opportunities for spatial richness, daylight exploration, and emotional connection.
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Bold Simplicity at the Heart of Design
What makes House on a Hill compelling is not its size, but how spatial generosity emerges from thoughtful economy. The architects strategically consolidated essential spaces around a dramatic double-height living area, fostering an immersive journey of light and proportion. This central core functions as both a gathering place and a dynamic frame for the natural panorama beyond.
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
This emphasis on economy of form is rooted in practical constraints—a desire for affordability alongside a demand for spatial delight. Yet, through careful design, the residence transcends mere functionality to become an architectural narrative of place.
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
From the moment one approaches the house, its exterior unfolds as a nuanced gesture toward local identity. The silhouette—reminiscent of a weathered barn from the Finnish countryside—speaks to memory, tradition, and regional context. Clad in simple untreated spruce boards, the façade is designed to age gracefully, gradually turning a natural grey that mirrors the changing seasons. This intentional shabbiness is not flaw but character—an expression of time, texture, and northern authenticity.
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Material Poetics and Spatial Craftsmanship
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Inside, the narrative of simplicity continues with meaningful material choices. Faced with rising post-pandemic construction costs, the architects embraced OSB board for interior surfaces, weaving its warm, textured grain into the spatial experience. To balance this earthy tone and amplify the interior’s luminosity, the floor is finished in seamless white polyurethane, reflecting natural light deep into the volume—an essential quality during long Nordic winters.
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
The home’s spatial choreography is equally deliberate. From the entrance, one’s gaze is immediately drawn through the living area to the lake-facing glazing. The large red-brick fireplace anchors the visual composition, while clever integrated storage and concealed doors blur programmatic boundaries, sustaining architecture that feels both crafted and lived-in.
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
More than a residence, House on a Hill is an experiential manifesto: a place where architecture amplifies the extraordinary qualities of place—winter stillness, summer glow, and the quiet rhythm of everyday life. Every component of this home, from its humble exterior to its luminous interior, responds to the site’s climatic and cultural forces with clarity and resolve.
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres
Photography © Marc Goodwin | Archmospheres

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