Allika changes little by little: a garden bed appears, an old wall comes into view, or a good view is simply worth keeping.
From an exposed base to a continuous grey surface: original photographs record work that will soon be hidden. A close look at Allika’s woodland sauna in June and August 2026, with dates and viewpoints kept distinct.
Read the storyA small log sauna stands among ferns and young trees. In August, greenery almost folds around it.
Read the storyUp close, the sauna looks different: a stone base, heavy logs and forest almost against the wall.
Read the storyFirst comes a wooden frame. Then soil, hoops and an open place where something can begin to grow.
Read the storyA watering hose, young plants and a narrow boardwalk. In spring, everything in a greenhouse feels simple and important at once.
Read the storyThree hives stand on a simple base in the yard — a small row that gives the place its own rhythm.
Read the storyGrey timber, a shingle roof, ferns and light through the trees — a yard at the height of summer.
Read the storyA light frame, film, bricks along the edge and prepared soil: spring work that makes room for growing.
Read the storyIn an empty room, the log walls, open ceiling and window light are the first things to catch the eye.
Read the storyThe house does not stand alone here. The yard, tree, path and shadows give it its scale.
Read the storyThe timber building and greenery grow alongside each other here. The forest is not a backdrop; it is part of the place.
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