Diplomprosjekt

Many disciplines come together in modern-day mining operations; however, the role of a Landscape Architect almost comes as an afterthought and often in concern with reclamation.
 
 
This project seeks to open up existing mines of Bjørnevatn, a small town near Kirkenes in the extreme north of Norway. The mines are an important part of the town’s identity and during its waiting period could be made accessible to the public.
 
 

Hovseter valley is part of comprehensive system of open spaces that are instrumental to the spatial and functional quality of Oslo. The project interpret the river valleys as a park: a material, physical space (of land and water flows to manage), a social space (of conflicts among actors/activities to solve), a cultural space (of ethic and aesthetic values to preserve), a political space (of land use rules to define), a public space (of freedom of expression to ensure). The water system is key component of the valley-park.

Mental health problems are one of the biggest health problems worldwide, particularly among youth, as a lot of mental problems found in adulthood have their onset in adolescence. We know that spending time in nature has been proven to have a positive effect on mental health. With this in mind, this service design project explores the possibilities of using nature in mental health promotion. The approach of this project was to combine research on the issue today with exploration of future scenarios.

"Garden awareness" approached me from my daily life, and this, in turn, became fragmentary memories of "a garden" as the intimate space that connects to the greater world.
 
Memory occurs in different time and place, I re-enact those moments, visualize and transcribe them into architectural space. By looking at the materials that I have brought out, I begin to understand my place in the world.