• Norwegian designer Torstein Aa created Birdbox for visitors to experience Norway’s Fjords and mountains.
  • The design is like a bird house because it was intended to blend in with its surroundings and survive in any environment.
  • It also leaves a minimal footprint and can be lifted in by helicopter without disturbing the area around it.
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If you have to be stuck inside, where better than inside this minimalist Norwegian design? Torstein Aa at Livit created this innovative design that blends in with surroundings and can survive in nearly any environment.

Take a look here.


The Birdbox is a unique way to experience travel.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

From a vantage point inside the design, tourists can experience Norway’s fjords and mountain ranges.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Birdbox was designed to get people close to nature, according to designer Aa.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

A minimalist design was intended to be comfortable while highlighting the scenery.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

The shape and colors of the structure were inspired by Norway’s mountains….

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

…so they blend seamlessly into nature.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

In the spirit of blending with nature, Aa wanted to create a design with a minimal footprint.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

So, the structure was designed to need minimal maintenance.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

It can withstand just about any weather conditions.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

All of the structure, window mounting, and surface treatments were created based on boat-building principles for this reason.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Windows are insulated with black tinted glass.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Birdbox can be shipped on a trailer, or lifted with a crane or helicopter and dropped into place.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

It can even be mounted on columns for a minimal, reversible footprint.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

They come in two sizes: mini and medi.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

The mini is 2.1 meters by 3 meters.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Inside, it has room for a king-size bed, side table, and two ottomans.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

All Birdbox orders come fully furnished.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

The larger medi Birdbox is 2.5 meters by 5.1 meters,

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

With more room, it comes furnished with a king-size bed, lounge chairs, a side table, and a bench.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Walls are made with water-resistant panels and wool for insulation.

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Both models have extra storage under the bed.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

The minimal design and large windows let the person inside take in the view in all directions.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Birdbox also makes a separate bathroom in a complementary design.

Foto: Birdbox bathroom. Source: Torstein Aa

Even the bathroom has a view, with black-tinted one-way glass.

Foto: Birdbox bathroom. Source: Torstein Aa

The Birdbox can also be ordered with custom solar panels.

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Livit has two birdboxes available to rent on Airbnb.

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Stay in the mini Birdbox with views of fjords and mountains, for $165 per night.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Source: Airbnb


Stay in the medi Birdbox near a Norwegian ski resort for $263 per night.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Source: Airbnb


Or, contact Livit to buy a Birdbox of your own.

Foto: Birdbox. Source: Torstein Aa

Order here.