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Thanks to a true community effort, weary hikers trekking along the arctic terrain of northern Norway will have a new place to rest their feet.

A small cabin in Hammerfest – commissioned by the town's local chapter of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) – stands out along the rough terrain, looking like a tortoise shell.

The effect was achieved through an incredible amount of research, including the use of a drone and photogrammetry software to create a 3D map of the site. The cabin's outer shell is made of 77 wood timber shapes that fit together like a puzzle.

The cabin was partially built in a warehouse and then moved to its final destination. It took a group of volunteers four days to piece together the main structure, while another group focused on cutting the outer panels and cladding for the exterior.