The start hut sits exposed at the mountain's summit, low and horizontal against the bare rock, anchored in the open, windswept terrain without disturbing the skyline.

To the east, a foundation wall of rubble and concrete. To the west, the building opens through glass and a drystone wall. The roof rests on two laminated beams shaped like skis, cantilevered outward in the direction of descent. The proportions follow a 4:3 ratio, developed in collaboration with NRK ORTO to suit the scale of the television screen. The drystone wall doubles as a windbreak for skiers and coaches waiting at the start.

Typically Norwegian materials have been used, such as stone and naturally weathered timber, together with glass and steel details.