To build responsibly and sustainably has been one of the most urgent and challenging tasks for architects. Nonetheless, Powerhouse Brattørkaia, which is the world’s northernmost energy-positive building located in Trondheim, Norway, has achieved this goal perfectly. The building’s structural system and functional façade allows it to harvest and store solar energy, through which the building […]

Increased tourism creates opportunities for unique architectural projects in the Icelandic fjords. Complimenting the calm nature of the Icelandic fjord, the new visitor center provides both a place for social gatherings for citizens as well as an area for the tourists to catch a glimpse at the famous puffins and enjoy the unique nature.  Regional […]

Further contribution to the worlds bicycle city – Copenhagen. The Karen Blixens Plads in front of the Copenhagen University now provides parking for over 2000 bicycles, solving the Institutions space problem in front of the main entrance. Green areas and small bicycle hills create an urban space in the spirit of a green environment. Architect: […]

A restaurant half-sunken into the icy water of Norway creates a fusion between water and land.  The “eye” of the building is a panoramic window at the seabed that reveals the mysteries and secrets of the ocean.  The restaurant features space for up to 40 guests offering high-quality, local cuisine with emphasis on sustainable wildlife […]

Self-sufficient cabinets on a five-acre island designed to provide guests with all necessary things in a compact and functional way.  The Finnish designers Aleksi Hautamäki and Milla Selkimaki bought the island with the idea to deliver an experience and pay tribute to the “traditional Finnish Archipelago aesthetics “. The cabins include not only a living […]

A new way to experience Denmark’s nature through a 360° landscape view. Camp adventure features a 45-meter-high forest tower made out of corten steel. The material used translates the forest surrounding through the naturally given reddish-brown color. The cylinder form of the tower at the same time minimizes the center and maximizes the top on […]

A landscape of deep fjords and high mountains attracting large numbers of visitors. Bergen’s scenery raises interest in many people over the world, making the Bergen Airport the second busiest airport in Norway. The airport finished its first upgrade in 2017, consisting of a new passanger terminal and an improved taxiway system, reaching now a […]

Revolutionizing gas stations and creating sustainable solutions.  The new approach to a clean gas station for electrical vehicles not only minimizes the charging time, but also provides a space for relaxation during car travels. The station imitates tree structures to play with shadow and light. These structures use a modular approach meaning that more trees […]

A sculpture, a museum and a bridge that closes the art circle in the Kistefos Sculpture Park. The name arises from the ‘twist’ near the middle of the building, where the beam spans 90 degrees, revealing the scene of the riverbank and sculpture park. Visitors can experience an immersive space with a twisted sliver of […]