Log villa at the top of Utsuvaara offers Lapland magic with modern comfort  

Dream of a log villa 

Two friends from Tampere accidentally found a plot of land with enough permitted building volume for a log semi-detached house. The decision was made quickly and timber was an obvious choice, as the atmosphere of the northern ski resorts requires natural materials. 

"Logs are the perfect choice for the Lapland landscape and will stand the test of time," say the builders. 

Ollikainen was responsible for the design, material supply and erection of the log body. The end result was to be impressive and in line with the style of Utsuvaara, and this was achieved. 

High ceilings and Lapland luxury 

The size of the villa is modest, less than 120 m² per dwelling, but it appears much larger. The ridge beam rises to 8 metres and the living room has a ceiling height of over 7 metres.  

Both dwellings have three spacious bedrooms, one downstairs and two upstairs. The staircase overlooks the living room, and a glass back wall brings the sometimes meager Lapland light inside the house. In summer, you can spend an evening on the terrace without any bugs, which are kept at bay by the mountain breeze. 

Black logs and a dusky atmosphere 

The black colour of the exterior cladding fits perfectly into the fell landscape. Once inside, the atmosphere becomes even stronger: dark walls, black connecting doors and fixed furniture reflect the dark and calming atmosphere of Lapland. 

The walls are treated with Teknos T8017, which emphasises the natural depth of the timber. 

The reindeer is also strongly present in the interior. A lamp made from reindeer horns hangs above the coffee table, and there are hides and paintings of reindeers on the walls. The atmosphere is a combination of Lapland and elegance.