Wrapped in Cedar, the Dwell House Showcases the Texture and Beauty of Natural Wood

Designed by Norm Architects, the Dwell House embodies the Danish studio’s signature brand of Scandinavian simplicity. Warmth and tactility run through their designs at any scale, and the one-bedroom backyard house created in collaboration with Abodu is no exception. A focus on natural materials and light-filled spaces permeates the home’s 540 square feet, making it the ideal backdrop as a guesthouse, pool house, office, or gym.

"We had to balance a broad reach with a unique aesthetic expression without having a specific client—and that was both a challenge and very rewarding," says Norm Architects partner Sofie Thorning. "We looked at what generally creates a sense of wellbeing and used a simple and timeless design language to evoke feelings of comfort."

Complementing the clean-lined, light-flooded interiors, the Dwell House exterior features Real Cedar siding that comes in a natural or black finish. Like all the materials and finishes chosen for the house, the cedar cladding brings quality, durability, and a high level of design to the project, marrying well with the building’s standing-seam aluminum roof and the engineered oak floors.