Diplomprosjekt
Our work revolves around the restoration and expansion of an early modernist swimming hall in Tromsø.
The original author is Jan Inge Hovig, an architect whose work has had great impact in the north of Norway.
Our approach to the field of restoration is largely based on the theoretical work of Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc and Jorge Otero- Pailos, where the architecture itself and the role of the author is given great importance.
Our take on the building is in the re-joining of the pieces of an “ideal” design. One the product of 1965, the other of today.
The original author is Jan Inge Hovig, an architect whose work has had great impact in the north of Norway.
Our approach to the field of restoration is largely based on the theoretical work of Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc and Jorge Otero- Pailos, where the architecture itself and the role of the author is given great importance.
Our take on the building is in the re-joining of the pieces of an “ideal” design. One the product of 1965, the other of today.
This diploma weaves together a modern production facility, a housing complex, and an indoor allotment garden, and examines the borderline between urban life and local food production. Located in Moss, Norway, we chose a recently approved zoning plan as a starting point for a new approach to developing brownfield sites, introducing diverse functions linked with a continuous green public space.
In weaving these functions together, could we cater for a more pleasant everyday urban life?
Could we harvest happiness?
In weaving these functions together, could we cater for a more pleasant everyday urban life?
Could we harvest happiness?
A new added layer in wood is proposed placed upon the existing structure of stone and concrete, creating new living and working spaces, and roofs sheltering the existing spaces. The original geometry of the barn is kept, whilst new in-between spaces are placed upon the wide stone walls defining the existing spaces. By inhabiting this space a threshold is created, which serves as gallery and circulation space.
The design objective of this diploma project is to develop an architectural proposal that will facilitate and illuminate the literary work of Rolf Jacobsen. The project addresses architecture as a strategy to convey his authorship, with the desire of calling attention to the text.
Bilder
går rett inn.
Ord
må en omvei.
Sang og klang
går rett inn.
Bokstavene
må en omvei
innom i hausen
derfor
anstrengende. Til nød
plakatskrift
Bilder
går rett inn.
Ord
må en omvei.
Sang og klang
går rett inn.
Bokstavene
må en omvei
innom i hausen
derfor
anstrengende. Til nød
plakatskrift
This semester we have been considering how the character of spaces for learning and play could support the school´s programme and use, while informing its relationship to the city, the arrangement of spaces, and ultimately the choice of structure and materials.
An independent school building in the city, vis-ible to the public, will create awareness and a common recognition to the craft of bricklaying. Altering the public`s perception of the profession will also help conceive student pride for their craft. Separating the school from the institu-tionalized high school model will also provide suitable education facilities for the specific handcraft.
Our ambition is to create a place that will educate and motivate bricklay-ers to appreciate and further develop their craft.
Our ambition is to create a place that will educate and motivate bricklay-ers to appreciate and further develop their craft.
Akersgata, the “Fleet Street” of Oslo, is home to both Government and established media houses. A new resource centre for the press provides facilities for freelancers and independent media producers while co-locating press unions and organizations. The transformation of an existing city block gives spatial diversity, and the 1800s buildings serve as a protective layer, providing the centre with privacy and a number of entrances. Two new buildings hold functions that could service a wide range of competing or collaborating media producers.
The harvesting of sea-ice (winter) and sea-salt (summer) supports the preservation of fish that is later exported. Sea ice platforms with recreational uses in winter become an evaporation pools for salt extraction in summer. Using time and natural phenomena, the project aims to benefit from the aesthetics of certain industrial activities in order to enhance the beauty of the Arctic coastline. Flowers of salt covering ice surfaces or frozen smoke emerging from ice cracks are some of the elements that configure this landscape intervention.
This project investigates strategies for improving the existing library. The original library areas are restored and the characteristic interior is preserved. The library programme is reorganised to maximise the potential within the existing building.
A new, enclosed entrance courtyard creates a public space for exhibitions, meetings and quick, informal library browsing. The formerly closed book tower is transformed into a quiet zone for individual seeking and development of knowledge.
A new, enclosed entrance courtyard creates a public space for exhibitions, meetings and quick, informal library browsing. The formerly closed book tower is transformed into a quiet zone for individual seeking and development of knowledge.