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Atelier Oslo . Kima

Pressens hus . Oslo

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The Norwegian Press House (Pressens hus) is a transformation of two listed buildings from the 1880’s in the historic city center of Oslo. The buildings have been transformed into a new hub for media and press activities, with rooms for conferences, studios, meetings, and a café/restaurant. It also includes offices for 11 prominent media organizations in Norway, with room for approximately 200 people. The design was done in close dialogue with the preservation authorities to find solutions in adherence to the many restrictions due to the listing of both buildings. Continue reading Atelier Oslo . Kima

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Atelier Oslo

Bay Window House . MOSJØEN

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Atelier Oslo . photos: © Kristoffer Wittrup . + archdaily

Situated in a valley at the mouth of the river Vefsn, the town of Mosjøen provides an ice free and safe harbour close to Lofoten. Today the town is dominated by residential areas of detached houses in a strict grid plan. The Bay Window house has four apartments designed for people who want to replace their single-family house with an apartment in favour of a simpler life. It has therefore been an ambition to create a project with apartments that have many of the qualities found in a single-family house. Continue reading Atelier Oslo

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Atelier Oslo . Lund Hagem

Diechman Bjørvika Library . Oslo

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Atelier Oslo . Lund Hagem Architects . photos: © Einar Aslaksen . + wallpaper

The international architecture competition to design Oslo’s new central library was won by Lundhagem in collaboration with Atelier Oslo back in 2009. The librarians wanted a house that would inspire visitors to explore all the new facilities and activities the modern library can offer. This motivated us to create an open and intriguing building in which you are constantly invited around the next corner, to discover new places. With its central location in Bjørvika, the new library is set to become a vibrant hub – a modern meeting place for learning and exchange of knowledge. Continue reading Atelier Oslo . Lund Hagem