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OUR VISION FOR LARVIK HARBOR

1 April 2019/in /by Bente Ulvoy

Fritzøe Eiendom commissioned NIELSTORP+ to study the possibilities for Larvik harbor front without a dividing railway line. This animation presents a vision of beautiful Larvik with a vibrant seafront optimized for social interaction and use of the natural landscape and the open views.

The newspaper Østlandsposten published an article about this project:, here is a clip from the article:

https://www.op.no/nyheter/larvik/

"It is Fritzøe Eiendom that has asked for Niels Torp's recommendations for Larvik's seafront without a railway.

- We have hired Niels Torp to provide some clear visions and thoughts for what we should be aware of when choosing a railway. To show the possibilities that exist in Indre havn. What is important to achieve good urban development there? says Linda Brathagen at Fritzøe Eiendom.

The experienced architect puts difficult illustrations on the table. This time he has focused on what he calls Larvik's silver lining, namely the harbor area from Langestrand to Tollerodden.

- Larvik has two curved coastlines; one in Indre havn and one at Farriseidet - with a river in between. It is completely unique. Now the new road project has destroyed the arch at Farris, and it would be completely insane to do the same at the lake. By adding an "iron river" of rails and concrete to a large, wide bridge that kills all contact between the city and the sea."

OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE OSLO BARCODE

25 February 2018/in /by Bente Ulvoy

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.

Also mentioned in: build.no

OUR PROPOSAL TO CICIGNON PARK, FREDRIKSTAD

20 February 2018/in /by Bente Ulvoy

OUR PROPOSAL FOR KVALØYA IN TROMSØ

15 December 2017/in /by Bente Ulvoy

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 make 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.

THE NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN OSLO, NORWAY

16 July 2017/in /by Bente Ulvoy

NIELSTORP+ is proud to reveal our entry for the new national government buildings in Oslo. The top prize eluded us this time around, so we will take great experiences and knowledge with us and look forward to the next big competition here in Norway and abroad!

OUR PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LARVIK

26 March 2017/in /by Bente Ulvoy

NIELSTORP+ has big plans for the city of Larvik. We propose to relocate the railway tracks away from the bay area which allows for an exciting urban redevelopment of this picturesque coastal city. While the railway tracks will be placed underground, the new train station will be proudly situated above ground at a central location with spectacular views towards the ocean. Replacing the old tracks with a new pedestrian avenue similar to La Rambla in Barcelona will provide a green channel through the city. Stay tuned for updates.

2016 – NEW CONTRACT OF GREEN TERRACES DESIGN FOR CEA HQ

19 February 2016/in /by Bente Ulvoy

NT gets a new contract for the China Eastern Airlines Headquarters to design roof & terraces landscape.
The concept is to design gardens and landscapes from around the world as destinations of China Eastern Airlines, and Chinese gardens in the Atrium as the center of the world.

2015 – GRANFOS MASTERPLAN COMPETITION WON!

15 May 2015/in /by Bente Ulvoy

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