Diploma project

Throughout history, dogs and humans have lived together. Today, there are approximately 585 000 dogs living in Norway(Kjæledyrrapporten 2023). Even though many dogs and humans live happy lives together, many people still take thoughtless choices when it comes to dogs. This can be to buy a dog on impulse, or not do sufficient research to be able to understand if you are fit to own a dog, and what dog type you are fit to own. As a consequence, dogs have to be re-homed or live lives where they don’t get some of their needs fully covered.

This diploma proposes a structure for democratizing design outcomes through co-creative meeting points, which various design practices and projects can utilize to collectively address and navigate complex planetary challenges. The project result is visualized through a structure within which a design process can take place, consisting of four cornerstones: consensus: missions, consensus, visions and continued processes.

The project focuses on the development of a large industrial fishing harbor in Bømlo, which significantly alters the island’s unique geological landscape by creating leveled surfaces and reclaimed land in the sea.

This diploma explores an innovative landscape design approach for mitigating avalanche risks in coastal villages in North Norway, mainly focusing on the northeastern coast of Senja, where traditional methods have proven to be ecologically and culturally disruptive. The increasing frequency and severity of avalanches, exacerbated by climate change, necessitate sustainable protection measures.