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Curved forms reverberate throughout the property, including this spiral staircase that connects the two floors of the guesthouse.

Heritage architecture can be found all throughout the abode, including the built-in bookshelves winding up the main staircase.

Johan built the stairs himself. Marble for the kitchen was sourced from a quarry 10 minutes away, as were the limestone floors.

Ménage balanced the historic ornament with modern interventions, like the rebuilt wood staircase and glass handrail.

After entering through a gate, the home's charred spruce siding presents a somber face.

The existing Macael marble counters were polished to restore its original appearance. The cabinets were refinished, and additional tiles installed to accommodate a new opening for the fridge. The sink was relocated, and the space left by the old sink was replaced with a built-in wooden cutting board. The floors are terrazzo.

"The solid oak floor is like its own piece of horizontal furniture, blending perfectly with the natural feel, as the soft oak planks flow together throughout the entire apartment,” says Vibeke Jenssen.

The house is partially off-grid, with all water collected on site and all sewage treated and disposed of on site.