Geotopen Slettingen, North Jutland

Geotopen Slettingen sits within the Ice Age landscape of Jyske Ås in North Jutland. Inaugurated in May 2026, it is both a shelter site for outdoor enthusiasts and a permanent artistic installation, freely open to the public.

The project was designed by the Norwegian practice Biotope, led by architects Mika Friis and Tormod Amundsen. The office is known for structures that heighten the experience of landscape: here the architecture does not seek attention for itself but frames the surroundings, bringing visitors into closer contact with the rolling terrain of Jyske Ås.

Kebony Character modified wood is used for both cladding and decking. The Character grade, with its visible knots, brings a natural texture in keeping with the site, and its durability answers the constraints of an exposed structure with no maintenance possible in unsupervised use. Two profiles were specified: 28 x 120 mm decking and 21 x 148 mm 90-degree shiplap cladding.