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.