Hoffselv quarter
Hoffselven quarter
Location
Engebretsvei 3, 5 and 7 and Hoffsveien 21 and 23, Skøyen, Oslo
Size
approx. 25,900 m²
Principal
Holm Property
The Hoffselvkvartalet project aims to create an attractive quarter that offers great surroundings to work and shop in and to be a new social meeting place in the neighbourhood. The quarter lies between Hoffsveien in the west and the blue-green hiking route along Hoffselva in the east, Møllhausen square in the south and Hoffsdammen outdoor area in the north. The new quarter will have continuous passages, which link the street and nature together across the courtyard and the activities inside the quarter. The planning initiative proposes to keep the current building mass and expand the current well-functioning office business in a sustainable way. This is done with additions to the street, "Infill" of courtyards and "onfill" (extensions over existing buildings). This is how the character of the property changes through development with a clear urban character, with facades that relate to and harmonize with a street-like urban structure.
The illustration project makes visible the possibility of a holistic urban planning approach in this part of Skøyen, which will contribute to an activation of Hoff with the ambition of becoming a gathering point for the residents of the adjacent residential areas to the west, north and east, with the neighborhood's local offer for services.
The project is also linked to the blue-green hiking route along Hoffselva, the adjacent street spaces, and the mobility and public transport network in the area. In this way, the proposal wants to create a safe and attractive river promenade, with active facades facing the river and varied living areas for the experience of nature along the river, shielded from traffic noise.
Existing situation
Strandgata 5-7-9
Strandgata 5-7-9
Location
Tromsø
Size
22,000m²
Principal
Pelerine
Year
2023
Strandgata 5-7-9 is a new district in Tromsø, designed with inspiration from the city's maritime past. The project divides a larger block into several smaller building bodies that reflect Tromsø's maritime building traditions. At street level, three large volumes appear, shaped like wharves, and give associations to the historic wooden wharves that were previously located here. Between these, passages and atriums are created that open up interaction with both the seafront and the urban life along Strandgata.
The homes are placed in three slender towers above the wharf structures, with ample space for light and air, while at the same time preserving the view and lines of sight from the city centre, Strandtorget and Storgata. The around 100 apartments in the towers are connected by common functions on the fifth floor, such as meeting places, communal kitchens, roof terraces and social zones, which helps to revive the traditional neighborhood feeling in Strandgata.
Architecturally, a game is created between the robust materials in the lower parts and the lighter ones in the upper ones. The lower building volumes are built in solid brick with tangible proportions and thick walls, as a framework for public life on a weather-resistant coastline. The towers, on the other hand, are built in glass and metal with transparent surfaces that reflect the light and add elegance.
To promote good street spaces, the four floors of the quay buildings are designed with human scale in mind, with material choices that create warmth and invite in. Solid construction ensures that the building will retain its attractive appearance well into the future.
In height, the building recedes, and the higher facades are characterized by lightness and transparency, which creates a play of light and reflections. The light and bright architecture of the towers clearly differs from the more massive quay volumes, and contributes to a diverse and complex cityscape, rich in openings, views and passageways. This is essential in order to revitalize the area's historical vibrancy and variety in areas of use and people's life, now in a modern context.
Three large wharf-like volumes at street level resemble the old wooden wharves that were here in the past. Between these are passages and an atrium that open up to both the seafront and urban life in Strandgata
The architecture plays on the contrast between the heavier materials in the lower part and light materials above. The quay buildings have solid and robust brick facades, with firm dimensions and good material quality, and thick walls that frame public life on a weather-exposed quay front. The towers, on the other hand, are made of glass and metal, with transparent materials and reflective glass surfaces that give a light, snappy feel.
Above street level, the building is withdrawn. The facades in the height are lighter and transparent and should provide play of light, reflections and transparent effects. By allowing the towers to have a different type of light and bright architecture, these will stand out from the heavier quay buildings below. The impression of the quarter is that of a complex district with many different buildings, and with exciting openings, openings and passages through. This is important to recreate liveliness and variety in use and public life - similar to what was here before, but now in a new way.
Lilleakerveien 47
Lilleakerveien 47 and other properties
Location
Oslo
Size
15,000m²
Principal
Selvaag Housing
Year
2023
Lilleakerveien 47 and other properties is a retail development project in Oslo which aims to open up for increased utilization within the planning area and to facilitate more housing.
The planning proposal includes the construction of 105-115 new homes in an area close to a station. The height of the new building varies between 2 and 7 storeys, and none of the buildings will be higher than Ullernhjemmet's elevation. In order to achieve a car-free residential area, underground parking garages will be established.
Ullernchaussée 117/119 is currently regulated for conservation, and in the planning proposal Lilleakerveien 47 will also be regulated for conservation. Arrangements will be made for four new residential units in the attic of the existing building at Lilleakerveien 45.
The regulatory plan ensures a comprehensive development of the area with optimal utilization, instead of fragmentary development within the existing property boundaries.
The plan will add new qualities to the area by opening up private gardens to the public, through the creation of walkways that will provide better access and shortcuts to tram stops both at Lilleaker and Sollerud.
The use of materials in the area will mainly consist of natural materials such as brick, wood, glass and concrete. Emphasis will be placed on combining the materials in a way that both ensures variety and an overall visual expression for the area.
Parts of Jonas Dahls vei, Lilleakerveien and Ullernchaussée will be re-regulated to achieve a more appropriate design that prioritizes traffic safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
Overview image showing the planning area in its entirety with the tram line to the south and Lilleakerveien to the north.
Field A towards Lilleakerveien
Field C towards the tram line with a park-like structure of surrounding outdoor areas.
The development is divided into volumes, both in terms of shape and by the use of materials, which means that the building mass is broken down to human proportions.
The outdoor areas are given a park-like structure with planting, playgrounds and seating areas that facilitate active use.
Free Sight
Free Sight
Location
Ålesund
Size
15,000m²
Principal
Ulsmo AS
Year
2023
The project name "Fri sikt" refers to the open view that characterizes the development. With a location facing a spectacular view of the fjord and the mountains, it has been essential to ensure that the design of the buildings is aligned with this. The homes attract daylight, and the buildings are optimized for sunlight and wind protection. The balconies are large and provide opportunities for furnishing in zones of up to 3×3 metres. The design of the buildings gives a "light" impact on the site, while the external materials are solid and have a long life. The outdoor areas invite social gatherings and closely link the fjord landscape with life among the buildings.
Cicignon Park
Cicignon Park, Fredrikstad
Location
Fredrikstad
Size
80,000m²
Principal
Nordic Group Holding
Year
2024
In Fredrikstad's Cicignon Park, together with Nordic Group Holding, we have collaborated with the Norwegian University of Environmental and Biosciences (NMBU) to create a blue-green district. The old hospital areas have two high-rise blocks which are being rehabilitated and upgraded as part of the project. Production of concrete has a significant CO2 footprint, so by utilizing the existing buildings, you make good use of already built concrete structures.
NMBU is working on developing systems to convert waste into energy, pool quality water and fertilizer for urban agriculture. This will apply to the entire area with up to 1,000 residential units. Each home will have its own balcony, both for urban agriculture and recreation. The balcony can be closed like a conservatory and has a large flower box with wires for climbing plants. Fertilizer will be available from the biogas reactor (waste).
The new district will have its own circular economy with greenhouses, renewable energy and heating. The project is planned as a high-tech ecosystem with urban agriculture in an area of approximately 80,000 m2. The project is partly made possible with funding from SiEUGreen, the EU research project on sustainability, urban agriculture and smart cities.
Oslofjord Convention Center
China Eastern Airlines Head Office
Tjuvholmen Allé 1-5
Tjuvholmen Allé 1-5
Location
Tjuvholmen, Oslo
Size
15,000m²
client
Aspelin Ramm/Selvaag
Year
2009
The office building in zone 1 north, together with the office building designed by Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter in zone 2, constitutes the actual entrance to Tjuvholmen.
The two buildings are located on opposite sides of Tjuvholmen allé, the main street that runs through the whole of Tjuvholmen from Bryggetorget at Aker Brygge in the north to the fjord in the south. The buildings' narrow gable facades, which face Bryggetorget and the harbor to the north, act as a gateway to Tjuvholmen.
Tjuvholmen Masterplan
Location
Oslo
Size
83,000m²
Principal
Tjuvholmen KS
Year
Master Plan Design 2005
When the task is to draw a master plan for a new district on a newly completed land area in a port, one is not limited by the city's street structure. When designing the streets and squares on Tjuvholmen, the focus was on sunlight, views and giving the users of the new urban space a sensory experience. This new district has maximum exposure to the Oslo Fjord, with two kilometers of varied paths along the quays. The canal, Filipstad and the beach zone by the park can be perceived as water areas. A hierarchy of streets and walkways has been created, from wide avenues to narrow alleys. The new, created spaces are carefully adapted to avoid being too large or barren. The buildings are of moderate height, so that the city's natural hilly landscape retains its dominant role.
Projects: F1 north: offices, restaurant, shops 15,000 m² 2009, F3: Residential, offices, shops, 19,300 m² 2009, F1 south: Residential, offices, restaurant, 9,200 m², 2010
Volcano - Oslo
Location
Volcano, Oslo
Size
9,400m²
Client
Aspelin Ramm v/Vulkan Eiendom
Recognition
Concrete Panel Prize 2012, City Prize 2012
Built
2011
The project comprises a hotel, artist's apartments, office and with a mixture of workshops and bars and eateries in a bazaar-like structure at the lower street level along the main Aker River running through the heart of Oslo.
The building aims to negotiate a transition through steep terrain between the main road, "the floor of the town", and the planned cultural square in and around the old industrial buildings along the riverside.
The compact hotel accommodates 130 rooms, a bar and a 100-seat restaurant with views of the river.
The commercial floors are intended to serve as local offices and studios.
The lower level spaces are intended for use as workshops for local artists and various eateries and bars with the tables of a large café/restaurant spilling out onto the square to form a focal point at lower street level.
There are also planned apartments, duplexes and studios in the 4 floors of the smaller block-like structures
The primary challenge was to create a mediator for the existing dominant 1940s blocks at upper ground level and the attractive brick and steel industrial riverside buildings from the turn of the 1890s without extinguishing either. The hotel starts roadside at its highest point, and steps gradually downwards towards the river in a controlled manner that offers greater views and light to the existing buildings than the regulated site lines would have allowed without affecting the maximum area.
The project forms a dramatic ending to the long façade of the existing 40's blocks at upper street level creating a portal to the cultural square.
The building's gentle curving motion envelopes and provides a stable backdrop to both the existing buildings and the planned cultural square.
The structure is primarily steel with concrete slabs, clad with cement fiber board cladding and render.
The roof of the overbuilt area between the existing 1940s blocks and the new scheme forms an attractive communal garden. At the northern end a planted terracing opens the restaurant and reception to the communal garden.