Oslofjord Convention Center
Location
Sandefjord
Size
130,000m²
Principal
OCC / BCC
Year
2020
With its 130,000m², Oslofjord Convention Center is one of Northern Europe's largest course and conference centres. In addition to meeting rooms, conference halls and multi-function rooms of all sizes, the complex also consists of hotels and rental apartments with 9,000 beds and a multi-purpose hall (with, among other things, a climbing wall, ice hockey rink and hall areas for all sports).
Designing a project of this scale with such a versatile program is a complex exercise. The goal has been to create an exciting and dynamic destination with a holistic, unifying approach that is inclusive for all activities and participants.
Key words have been dynamic buildings, with a clear architecture, which "rises" from the earth and stretches upwards and forwards. Good, park-like outdoor areas are established between the houses, which, together with communication arteries, tie the complex together in an organization like a separate village.