Published: 12 October 2020
Our residential project "Free view" (Clear view) in Ålesund, Norway is well underway. The development consists of 6 buildings of 4-14 floors with a total of 150 flats varying in sizes of 40m²-200m². Between the buildings, there will be a lush, green outdoor area with playgrounds, a water feature and pedestrian walkways. Stay tuned for more to come.
"Norwegian nature gives life to artificial island in China
When the longest bridge over the sea in the world opened in China last month a Norwegian architectural firm had reason to applaud”
We are proud to have contributed to Zhuhai terminal with landscape concept designs in cooperation with the firm Archplus. A record breaking endeavor the longest sea crossing bridge to be built to date, is a huge project in itself. In the big scheme of things this is a small part of the design, but we still contributed with designs for 38,000 m2. This is not our first project in China, we designed the new headquarters for China Eastern Airlines that opened earlier this year. Great to work with Archplus again.
Read the article here: (requires log in)
https://www.aftenposten.no/kultur/i/qnaq3z/Norsk-natur-preger-kunstig-gigant-oy-i-Kina?spid_rel=2&fbclid=IwAR1VRGl0_sm8Q4wV3caqSzmnqMeVRCLZFDSD6WXuHsJ6dA8mWDo00sUyYEM
We're excited that the build is starting up of 150 apartments in Ålesund. The project was designed by us, and was won in a competition in 2013.
The Project is aptly named “Clear view”, “Fri Sikt” in Norwegian, and sits on a prime location in Volsdalsberga in Ålesund, with direct views to the ocean and the mountain range “Sunnmørsalpene” looking down on you.
The apartments are designed to be mindful of the landscape and surrounding nature and to ensure maximum views from all the 150 units. All Apartments have large balconies, and the buildings are placed in the landscape in order to permit maximum sun exposure to the communal areas between the buildings, and to all the apartments. The result will be a light airy feel facilitated by transparency and the natural light shining in.
Estate Nyheter wrote about the project: http://www.estatenyheter.no/2018/10/08/her-skal-det-bygges-150-leiligheter-ved-sjoen
"The buildings are not designed exactly straight up and down, but rather placed on opposite sides in a reversed stairs-formation to let the sun in. Nature is at its most glorious in this location, and the architects' job is to make the most of it. We feel happy about what we've achieved and look forward to seeing the project realized" says Senior Architect Anette Dietrichson Bruun from NIELSTORP+ Architects.
Our architects (from the left:) Kristin Lunde, Anette Dietrichson Bruun and Kornelia Datko recently visited Volsdalsberga for a site inspection.
Here is the current view in October 2018 and below the view in a few years time:
If you're interested in the Project; check out their website: https://www.frisikt.ulsmo.no/
Aftenposten newspaper published an extensive article this summer where NIELSTORP+ were highlighted as the main Norwegian architectural success stories in China.
China Eastern Airlines commissioned NIELSTORP+ to design their new global headquarters, and this was completed in spring 2018 at Hongqiao airport. The building complex is approx. 245,000 m², twice the size as the planned new government quarters in Oslo.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
"China has 1.3 billion residents and several hundred thousand architects - and still commissioned this enormous project to a Norwegian architectural firm.
- You might say we've gained a peculiar track record on airport-related building. Maybe the Norwegian characteristics with many nature elements in contrast to traffic and pollution may be a trace to why they chose us, says Torp.T
Niels Torp and his colleagues have drawn the headquarters for SAS in Stockholm, Royal Jordanian Airlines in Amman, British Airways in London, as well as Oslo Airport Gardermoen T1 (as part of the firm Aviaplan). When the firm was invited to participate in the international architectural competition for China Eastern Airlines' global operational center – it was a result of this.
- Our philosophy is really quite the same, even if we make big urban plans or big buildings. The Chinese have been very interested in what we did for Aker brygge and Tjuvholmen, explains Niels Torp"
Read the article here:
https://www.aftenposten.no/amagasinet/i/21evXr/Kinesiske-arkitekter-blir-slatt-pa-hjemmebane-av-sine-norske-kollegger-Se-praktbyggene-Norge-har-levert-til-Kina–
The A 14 building – with its gable of vertical travertine stone and glass bay windows – acts as a mediator between the current Oslo Atrium building in the west and the taller Bjørvika buildings in the east, all facing the Dronning Eufemias Avenue. It sits as a small and prominent jewel amongst its larger neighbours. By using a kindred formula to the Oslo Atrium building – designed by NIELSTORP+Architects in 2003 – the building contributes to a concurrent neighbourhood. The curved facade facing the Oslo Atrium ensures good views from the office wings of both A 14 and Oslo Atrium and allows daylight into them. A small public plaza is incorporated between the two buildings.
The part of the ground floor facing the Queen Eufemias Avenue is dedicated for café or restaurant use to contribute to the street life in the area. The floors above are designed for office and conference use, whilst the roof terrace – with spectacular views to the Oslo fjord – is passionately designed as a prominent area for summer gatherings.
https://www.bygg.no/article/1343510
http://www.fylketbygges.no/prosjekt/tabid/309/Article/1396/A-14-Nytt-kontorbygg-i-Bjrvika.aspx
https://www.f-b.no/nyheter/cicignon-park/cicignon/kan-cao-planlegger-ungdomsskole-du-aldri-har-sett-maken-til-se-alt-fra-cicignon-park-pa-video/s/5-59-1022024
http://www.smp.no/nyheter/2018/01/13/Solgte-for-over-150-mill.-i-desember-15900393.ece
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The proposal breaks dramatically away from the standard "closed box" shopping center formula to provide a real destination with positive, active experiences cantered around a dynamic meeting place.
The proposal is situated in the middle of the spectacular natural scenery of northern Norway. We have been inspired by this location and have brought elements of the landscape into the new building, the green roofs are a continuation of the surrounding hillsides, the white concrete reflects the coral sand from the nearby beach and the new lakes bring the essence of this location, the fjord, directly into the centre.
We have established a sun-deck on the sloping roof, angled precisely to utilize the warmth of the evening sun, and making the square a pleasant spot to spend the evening. This sloping roof can be used as an amphitheater for concerts and as an outdoor cinema in connection to the cinema within the centre. The project is situated in Tromsø, within the arctic circle, where for two months in the winter there is no daylight. In our proposal the outdoor areas are illuminated during winter with LED lights in full-spectrum, sun-equivalent colors important for well-being during these dark months. Importantly, during summer, the embracing form of the building creates a sheltered area to maximize the warmth of the northern sun.
Vegetation is used to attenuate the northerly wind and the new waterfall will screen the outdoor seating area from traffic noise.
Our Hotel The Edge in Tromsø, Norway received the award Cityprisen Nord.
Handing out the award the jury read "Hotel The Edge has become a meeting point for the residents and visitors to Tromsø and the most important cultural arena in this part of Norway housing concerts, theater shows, exhibitions etc. Hotel The Edge is an ambitious example of place making and urban development in this part of the country”
The award is a recognition for making a destination, not only a hotel" says architect Niels A. Torp.
http://www.bygg.no/article/1330212
Niels Torp+ arkitekter AS wants to lead the development in its own industry. Technology is the main means of action and they are already working on both VR glasses and gloves.