Journal

Notes from the workshop

Short pieces on craft, wood and the everyday at Voss — told by the people building Vossakarmen.

Sittegruppe med skyvedør i naturleg furu

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Sustainability30 April 2026Demo

Wood offcuts heat our factory

Offcuts from saws and planers go straight into the heating plant — and warm the production hall. In Voss we have run the same cycle since 1948.

Craft22 April 2026Demo

How a Vossakarmen is made

From plank to finished frame: a day in the saw hall, mortise tenons and the quality check that takes its time. A short look at the process behind the Vossakarmen.

Projects10 April 2026Demo

Bergen hospital — 200 frames in FSC oak

One of the largest single projects we have delivered. How 200 bespoke frames in FSC-certified oak found their way from Voss to a new ward at the Bergen hospital.

Sustainability25 March 2026Demo

From forest to sitting-room door — traceability in the FSC chain

FSC certification is more than a logo. Every plank in our frames can be traced back to the forest it grew in — and that is a small revolution for the building trade.

Craft8 March 2026Demo

How to look after the Vossakarmen over the years

A Vossakarmen should last several decades — but only with the right care. Here is the simplest everyday-maintenance advice, from cleaning to what to do when something clicks.

Projects15 February 2026Demo

Tromsø — a landmark building in Voss pine

An ambitious office and cultural building on Norway's northernmost coast — with bespoke frames built for universal design. From sketch to final delivery the project took 18 months.