The WISA Wooden Design Hotel is a temporary building that will remain in place in the Valkosaari area of Helsinki, Finland until the end of September 2009. The building provides overnight accommodation for a small group of people.
The long curved pine boards half-covering the patio form a trellis that protects against the wind and filters the long rays of the Nordic sun into the courtyard. The interplay of light and shade can be observed throughout the day, as the bright morning light gradually turns into the red glow of the Northern midnight sun.
The work was designed by interior architect Pieta-Linda Auttila with the intention of sparking interest in wood and highlighting its role in building and design.
