Turns abandoned $1.3K oil tank into Tower Home on tiny Nordic island
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Martin Otterbeck and Agnete Brun bought an old, rusty oil tank that once held 200,000 liters (53,000 gallons) of diesel and transformed it into a modern home with panoramic 360-degree views of the surrounding Norwegian fjord.
When Martin asked about the abandoned tank's cost, the owner told him it was 15,000 Norwegian Krone, or 1,389 USD. So Martin bought it and set out to build his dream remote home, thanks to his building experience and willingness to improvise. 👉 Watch the moment at 1:10
As a trained carpenter, Martin did all the work himself, drawing on his nautical experience to craft custom built-ins that maximize space within the tank’s curved walls.
Walking through Skrova with Martin, we visited a neighbor building an annex to his home, which, like Martin’s own home, was inspired by boats; in this case, he created an" upside-down boat" design for a monolithic roof.
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This one Kirsten,gives one so much hope,you went the extra mile on this one.Salute to these people for sharing their lives.
Hear hear! I appreciate how we got to visit his friend's place with its own stories.
The drone shots in this video... magnificent. Just gorgeous.
1:30 this shot. Apple could put this as a Mac wallpaper. Amazing.
Amazing documentary. Really interesting people, house and window into this small community. Thanks.
Oh, wow, this was amazing to see.
During WW2 my mother lived on this island one winter. My family is from the northernmost county of Norway, Finnmark. When the Germans retreated at the end of the war, the entire population of Finnmark and Northern Troms was forcibly evacuated further south of the country, and my mother and her family came to Skrova. There they lived in a rorbu, a building that usually housed fishermen who came to Skrova to participate in the Lofoten fishery. My mother's little baby brother died of pneumonia while they were living at Skrova. He is buried in Svolvær.
When the war was over, the family went home before they were actually allowed to. All buildings were then burned to the ground. The animals had been slaughtered and they had nothing. During the first winter, my mother lived with her parents and siblings in the foundation of their burned-down house, under two metal roof sheets. At night, the blankets froze to the sheets. Our Lord was good - it was the mildest winter in living memory.
My father and his family were evacuated to another island further south in Nordland, Vega.
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. Skrova is really something, you can really feel a special energy. Cod chose the place to breed for a reason :)
That’s an amazing story, to survive through such hardship is incredible. Thank you for sharing. I hope your mother and family survived and had good lives afterwards.
Oh, cool! I saw his house on an episode of a recent George Clarke show. It wasn't a very long section of the show.
So I'm glad we get to see a 40+ min more in depth and casual discussion and tour with the owner. Super unique. But such a glorious spot, with such a sensational view. He's managed to achieve a really great result.
Thanks, Kirsten and Nicolas.
Having been bought up in a hexagonal observatory tower on the coast in Cornwall, UK, I can totally relate to this vision of his!
How you guys find these interesting people with such interesting tapestries is beyond me but it is inspiring
Thank you! Enjoyed the very much. Martin was so full of information.
I came expecting just another unique home video. But you gave that man a voice. He cares about the old ways and history, and wants to share it with all. This was very sincere and touching.
The light on the green rocky islands is enchanting
I really enjoy your videos Kirsten, they are both informative and enjoyable. They portray the lives of people living in such a way that it inspires the rest of us!
Incredibly creative all most genius like
Bravo ! One of your best Kirsten . Fabulous blend of different and new construction with a mix of old and some great history thrown in .All shot in a very beautiful place on the planet . Thank you for your efforts
I love the knowledge and reverence for the history of this place that Martin illustrates throughout this tour. Beautiful.
Very creative person. One of the best ive seen in your channel.
incredible place.... not just the home. that whole village... just breathtaking in every direction
This was wonderful and I learned so much, thanks Kirsten and husband for all the places you explore.
Amazing. Thank you Kirsten.
Incredible! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!
Really fascinating all the way around. From the homes to the museum inside the tunnel with his explanation of the history of the place. What a gorgeous setting, too. And Kirsten asking if he knew the guy passing by in the car, with only 180 people there year around I would think so. Too cute Kirsten. :)
That cylinder home is "fun". The views of the island are beautiful.
This was really interesting.
I love how he was so into his own and the towns history and wanting to preserve it!
That is so important.
What nice people they all were there.
Loved what they all did in making their homes and lives happy and productive.
I like this kind of show, much more than watching the millionaires lives.
This was a great video.
One of my absolute favorites , amazing place, amazing rebuild , to save something , that's usually torn down .
It's impressive how current Norwegian sounds like Latin to English language :)
It started slow, but got way more interesting. I really liked the old photos. It was stories from the past that helped frame the current story. It turned me on my head and gave me the perspective on why this story had to be documented!
I love that you are doing so many videos of Norway, it really makes me understand why my mother missed being there. She grew up in Kongsburg, in southern Norway. I would love to be able to go back there and travel the country. I've been there 4 or 5 times, but we either stayed in Kongsburg or went to the family's island in the fjords. It was always enjoyable, and of course we wanted to spend as much time as possible with the family members that live there.
Will you be doing any of Finland? That is where my father's parents were from. I've never been there though.
The views from those windows are just fantastic
This was excellent!! So interesting.
I continue to be amazed so happy to experience this podcast what a great home
Beautiful, so beautiful❤
Absolutely lovely location!
Amazing episode!
Truly extraordinary.
17:04 The mountain looks like a pacific volcano!
Well, it's an arctic volcano - long extinct and scoured down to its core. Have a look at Wyoming to see some of its friends.
@@Everywhere2 That's funny, I had no idea the Lofoten archipelago has volcanic heritage. The cloud behind the mountain makes it look active
I need to travel more in my own country :)
Very cool.
Nice work!
The Think Tank
A tank that makes you think. Like Martin explains, looking out is looking in. Landscape and introspection. Aspiration of us all.
Super super cool.
03:37 I think that the radius is actually 3 meters, not 6 meters. Most likely it's the diameter that is 6 meters.
That is correct.
Truly a one of a kind home. Wish my city would loosen up on the laws prohibiting homes like these.
Awesome.
Love what you have done with the design, have you not thought of putting lots of flexibility solar panels on the sides of the building to reduce your bills and live more off grid
A modern take on the Moomins' house. :)
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He should have kept the Mobil logo on the tank.
Such a crazy project.
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A tall round mountain in the middle of a round bay looks like a volcano peak. Is it? A future 🌋 rising over time like a sequel?
Not a peak, a core - that is, the inner-most part of an extinct volcano.
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Actually then I caused your confusion. I know what a volcano is and it's various terms. I only wanted a confirmation. But now you want me to take you're word and I won't do that cause you have no proof you've been there. You see, I was asking the channel host because I know she was there. Not a normal commenter.
Works for more than one bed
how can you get something so fundamental like radius and diameter wrong? No way this cylinder has a 6m radius. EDIT: I just checked on a satellite image. The tank is located in Skrova and has a maximum of 6m diameter.
As bad as a grammar fanatic - everyone knew what was meant, or they wouldn't be able to live in it.... second languages.
His english is not perfect. Give him a break. He is hosting guests from abroad in their local language. What more can you ask for?
@@peacenpowder the person making the documentary brought up the topic, not the owner. So this could have been easily edited out later on.
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Desolate I like it
My last name is Bjork or Birch in English like in the Video.
i am sure they don't have to deal with code enforcements