AMBER ROAD TREKKING CABINS

Jāņi (the celebration of the summer solstice) is an important part of Latvian history and traditions. As a part of the celebration, Latvians hold a strong relationship with nature and will return to the surrounding forests and marshes to celebrate the festivities. An important part of Jāņi is to forage elements from nature relating back to the country’s history. The goal is for the occupants to change the space how they wish, through foraging and taking ownership of the adaptable elements provided.

What is a cabin?

We say it is a roof, a platform, and a set of walls. The essentials are provided, all other luxuries will need to be foraged. Able to protect against the wind, rain, snow, and sun, adaptability is its success. Always changing to the new conditions. As Latvia changes as a country, so will the shelter. As the occupants change, so will the space. As the seasons change so will this cabin.

A space where time is captured.

In collaboration with:

Gerson Alvarez
Miles Foster
Jacob Kackley