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Development projects in Nord-Norge (Northern Norway). Nord-Norge consist of Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. Major cities in Nord-Norge is Mosjøen,
Mo I Rana, Bodø, Narvik, Harstad, Tromsø and Alta.

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Summary of Projects
A selection of 2011 development projects in Northern Norway.

Fremtidstunet i Bardu (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=69763235&postcount=10)
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5043/fremtidstunetibardu1x10.jpg
Illustration by Ola Roald Arkitekter (http://www.olaroald.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Tromsø Cruise Terminal (http://urbika.com/projects/view/3935-tromsa-cedil-cruise-)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3010/tromscruiseterminal1x10.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://mir.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Sandnessjøen Kultur- og badehus (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=80759112&postcount=40)
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/990/sandnessjenbadogkulturh.jpg
Illustration by L2 Arkitekter (http://www.l2.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Svanvik og Storskog grensestasjon (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=80758966&postcount=39)
http://i48.tinypic.com/14ucccx.jpg
Illustration by a-lab (http://www.a-lab.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

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Arctic Edge (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=714304)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3558/arcticedge10x1000.jpg
Illustration by RIFT AS (http://www.rift-studio.com/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Tromsø Hotell (http://urbika.com/projects/view/945-troms-hotel)
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5669/tromshotel1x1000.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://mir.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Nordlyskatedralen (http://urbika.com/projects/view/1099-nordlyskatedralen)
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1341/nordlyskatedralen1x1000.jpg
Illustration by LINK signatur AS (http://www.link-signatur.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Rica Hotel Narvik (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=726634)
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5412/ricahotelnarvik1x1000.jpg
Illustration by

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Rica Hotel Havutsikten (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=777970)
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/5369/ricahotelhavutsikten4x1.jpg
Illustration by

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Polarsirkelen Lufthavn (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=80759376&postcount=41)
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/4094/moiranaflyplass2x1000.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Hålogalandsbrua (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=80761192&postcount=43)
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4535/haalogalandsbrua4x1000.jpg
Illustration by

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Mack-kvartalet (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=69744193&postcount=5)
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3562/bryggeriparken4x1000.jpg
Illustration by Acona Technopole (http://www.aconatechnopole.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Tromstun Skole (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=72185249&postcount=15)
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2188/tromstunskole2x1000.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://mir.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Luftfartstilsynet (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=77477589&postcount=19)
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8951/luftfartstilsynet1x1000.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://mir.no/)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Skyscrapercity/BETWEENBAR_3pix.jpg

Mack-kvartalet
Christian Ringnes published some plans for Mack-kvartalet in Tromsø in October. He propose a 1 Mrd. Kroner, 80 000m2 large building with a large
shopping mall, offices, a hotel and a cultural center. A large part of the building will be flat, with a park on the roof, so that you can walk across it
and down to the seaside, not far from similar to Oslo Opera House. Ludwig Mack AS who currently occupy the site will move in 2012.

More on Urbika (http://urbika.com/projects/view/4914-mack-kvartalet).

View high resolution renderings! (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=69762901#post69762901)

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3562/bryggeriparken4x1000.jpg
Illustration by Acona Technopole (http://www.aconatechnopole.no/)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6901/bryggeriparken5x10.jpg
Illustration by Acona Technopole (http://www.aconatechnopole.no/)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5553/bryggeriparken3x1000.jpg
Illustration by Acona Technopole (http://www.aconatechnopole.no/)

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9106/bryggeriparken2x1000.jpg
Illustration by Acona Technopole (http://www.aconatechnopole.no/)

^^God, that is absolutely terrible! Why would they want to wall in the waterfront they have? A 4 floor high concrete/brick wall isn't excactly what I would want in my downtown...

^^ me neither. But since there is a park involved in this project it gets surprisingly a lot of support in Tromsø!

The park idea is not particularly bad, but the way the northern building complex is designed makes the project bad. They can still keep the gross area with a much better building with real urban qualities.

Inspired by the wonderfull Y-block and its joyfull suroundings in the Government Quarter?

^^Yeah, but the y-block isn't 9 floors tall!:eek:

Fremtidstunet i Bardu
Ola Roald AS Arkitekter won the competition for the new Fremtidstunet i Bardu.
Fremtidstunet consist of a new school, kindergarten, club for teenagers and a large sport hall with a swimming pool and training facilities.

More on Urbika (http://urbika.com/projects/view/4915-fremtidstunet).

View high resolution renderings! (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=69763223#post69763223)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/9956/fremtidstunetibardu1x11.jpg
Illustration by Ola Roald Arkitekter (http://www.olaroald.no/)

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1787/fremtidstunetibardu2x11.jpg
Illustration by Ola Roald Arkitekter (http://www.olaroald.no/)

Vervet
Tromsø's largerst development project is Vervet (Official website (http://www.vervet.no/)). In late 2009, three alternative concepts was published. The three concepts
explore different usage of the site, one with great urban qualities with residentials, shop and pedestrian streets, one with innovative qualities with
science and education facilities and one with a more modern mixed used office/residential district. The concepts have been made by a-lab, Langdon
Reis Architects and Ghilardi + Hellsten Arkitekter.

Brygge (58 000sqm) by Ghilardi + Hellsten Arkitekter propose a urban district with a lot of apartments, mainly in 2 to 3 floor tall housings with
exception of a 42m tall apartment highrise. Following the pedestrian street going through the district there will be a mix of shops and boutiques,
and some office. Closest to the fjord, a 35m tall conference hotel.

PIR (57 000sqm) by Langdon Reis Architects propose an innovative district with science, education and museum facilities, with a maritime center
and a hotel. The design of the entire structure will be iconic.

Havn (80 000sqm) by a-lab propose a larger mixed used district with residentials, office, a large conference hotel and a very large museum.

Brygge
Ghilardi + Hellsten Arkitekter (http://www.ghilardihellsten.com/home/) - Size: 58 000sqm - View as PDF (3.2Mb) (http://www.vervet.no/wp-content/uploads/%C3%85pen-runde-samlet-del2.pdf)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/Brygge4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/Brygge3.jpg

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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/Brygge1.jpg

Havn
a-lab (http://www.a-lab.no/) - Size: 80 000sqm - View as PDF (3.2Mb) (http://www.vervet.no/wp-content/uploads/%C3%85pen-runde-samlet-del2.pdf)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/Havn4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/Havn3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/Havn2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/Havn1.jpg

PIR
Langdon Reis Architects (http://langdonreisarchitects.com/) - Size: 57 000m2 - View as PDF (3.2Mb) (http://www.vervet.no/wp-content/uploads/%C3%85pen-runde-samlet-del1.pdf)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/PIR4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/PIR3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/PIR2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/cityw/Architecture/PIR1.jpg

^^ Brygge or Havn?

Tromstun Skole

A new school in Tromsø designed by HLM Arkitektur AS. When completed in late 2011 the new school will have a capacity on 540 pupils.

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2188/tromstunskole2x1000.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://mir.no/)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8817/tromstunskole1x1000.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://mir.no/)

Ringnes bygger nytt kvartal (http://www.hegnar.no/eiendom/naering/article592915.ece)
http://byggaktuelt.no/sites/default/files/imagecache/400xY/d63d98fd-1f70-4e04-981f-00e278525363[2].jpg

TROMSØ | Melange Hotel | 12fl | Pro

Proposed
Melange Hotel
Tromsø - Troms

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/728x1000r/03729/1302617022000_hotell_768_3729662728x1000r.jpg

http://www.nordlys.no/nyheter/article5564985.ece

Self-proclaimed highrise-opposer Niels Torp wins another competition for a "tall" hotel in a Norwegian city. Opening is scheduled for the spring of 2013.

Rooms: 250.
Developper: Pellerin.
Skybar: Yes.
Location: Prostneset, next to the new Hurtigruta terminal.

:)

... The old design from 03:

http://www.urbika.com/imgs/projects/large/1899_prostneset-hotel.jpg

As you can read here there have been some issues in the past for this exact height in this location leading to Mdp in 2001:
http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/md/tema/planlegging_plan-_og_bygningsloven/kommuneplanlegging/innsigelsessaker/2001/tromso-reguleringsplan-melange-hotell-ku.html?id=447799

Developper has been working on this plan since 1996... :nuts:

^^They've named theire hotel after a brand of butter?!

Luftfartstilsynet

FACTS | City: Bodø | Area: 6000m2 | Consruction: 2009-2011 | Architect: Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)

Space Group won the first prize in the competition for the design and construction of the new Civil Aviation Authority Headquarters. The new
headquarters will be situated in the center of Bodø on a waterfront property, Sjøgata 45-47. The building contains 6000m2 of office space and
will provide a collective space for all of the Authorities activities.

The new headquarters will be a unique building worthy of the Aviation Authority and will be a significant addition to the urban landscape of Bodø.
Via a selection of carefully designed cuts/slopes the building transforms from a broad base, covering the square lot, to a slender and compact
top floor. The careful faceting of the building reflects the changing perspectives of the surrounding mountainous landscape, and a dynamism
exemplifying the constructive mastery and elegance of aeronautics.

The design moves further accommodate the sightlines from the city towards the sea and allows for the sunlight into Sjøgata. A aluminum clad
bridge, using materials and techniques from the aviation industry, creates a spectacular entry to the building for visitors while at the same time
guaranteeing a high level of security. Upon crossing the bridge one will encounter many of the flexible spaces of the building including canteen,
meeting rooms, library, and waterfront terrace, and at the same time experience a perspective through the reflective surfaces of the lobby to
the sea. The building seeks to minimize energy consumption through a compact building form and will utilize renewable energy sources. The
majority of the heating and cooling will come from a heat exchanger based on seawater.

The competition is a result the Parliament’s decision to relocate the Aviation Authority to Bodø. The pieces of the puzzle fell into place shortly
before Christmas with the Departments approval of the economy of the project and the continuation of the project. It is planned that the
Aviation Authorities will move into their new premises in Sjøgata, Bodø by 2011.

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8951/luftfartstilsynet1x1000.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://www.mir.no/)

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6228/luftfartstilsynet4x1000.jpg
Illustration by Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/295/luftfartstilsynet6x1000.jpg
Illustration by Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1441/luftfartstilsynet7x1000.jpg
Illustration by Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)



Construction update, 2010.
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/3332/luftfartstilsynet11x100.jpg
Picture by Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9802/luftfartstilsynet8x1000.jpg
Picture by Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9341/luftfartstilsynet9x600.jpg
Picture by Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6942/luftfartstilsynet10x100.jpg
Picture by Space Group (http://www.spacegroup.no/)

Nordlyskatedralen (http://urbika.com/projects/view/1099-nordlyskatedralen)


Altaposten have released a film interviewing some of the construction workers behind the project and with footage of the construction site. It's actually from March this year but I don't think it have been shown here before.
http://www.altaposten.no/lokalt/web_tv/article437180.ece

The church is expected to be completed in 2012.

BRØNNØY | Brønnøysundregistrene | 13fl | Pro

Proposed
Brønnøysundregistrene
Brønnøy - Nordland

http://www.banett.no/multimedia/dynamic/00542/Fugleperspektiv_nor_542558c.jpg

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/728x1000r/03809/1306347694000_No_name_3809396728x1000r.jpg

http://www.banett.no/nyheter/article457179.ece
http://www.helgeland-arbeiderblad.no/nyheter/article5618057.ece

13 floors in an unknown town in Northern Norway? Not bad, not bad...

Bjørn Bygg fornyer Tromsø sentrum (http://www.bygg.no/2011/06/bjoern-bygg-fornyer-tromsoe-sentrum)
http://www.bygg.no/cache/image/35686/53/acona-bredde.jpg



Stor interesse for hærens ledelsesbygg (http://www.bygg.no/2011/06/stor-interesse-for-haerens-ledelsesbygg)
http://www.bygg.no/cache/image/35681/53/ledelsesbygg-hæren-bredde.jpg

Nordlyskatedralen (http://urbika.com/projects/view/1099-nordlyskatedralen)


A construction update from the projects homepage. http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/gallery.jsp

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri8/IMG_4019.JPGhttp://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri8/IMG_4048.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri8/IMG_4110.JPGhttp://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri8/IMG_4107.JPG

The city council in Bodø have voted in favor of Bypakke Bodø:
http://www.an.no/nyheter/article5629368.ece


While Riksantikvaren on the other hand was busy protecting Bodøs oldest building: http://www.an.no/nyheter/article5641469.ece
http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/728x1000r/03842/1308220440000_museums-bilde_3842807728x1000r.jpg

^^I met him today!!

*Star-struck*:eek:

So you are now protecting? Please keep away from schweigaardsgate then!

Bygger passivhusbarnehage i Tromsø (http://www.bygg.no/2011/06/kvamstykket-barnehage)
http://www.bygg.no/cache/image/36070/53/kvamstykket-barnehage-bredde.jpg



Ny kraftlinje til Øst-Finnmark (http://www.bygg.no/2011/06/ny-kraftlinje-til-oest-finnmark)

Storstilt åpning av Steilneset (http://www.bygg.no/2011/06/storstilt-aapning-av-steilneset)
"HM Dronning Sonja foretar den offisielle åpningen av Steilneset Minnested i Vardø 23. juni. Den anerkjente arkitekten Peter Zumthor og en av vår tids mest kjente kunstnere, Louise Bourgeoise, står bak monumentet."

http://www.bygg.no/cache/image/36087/53/steilneset-png.jpg

An article I stumbled across:

Storstilt ryddeaksjon (http://www.svalbardposten.no/nyheter/storstilt-ryddeaksjon)
http://www.svalbardposten.no/sites/default/files/images/Barentsburg_4.jpg
Russland skal bruke 36 millioner kroner til å rydde opp i russiske bosettinger på Svalbard.

Det russiske departementet for naturressurser har ifølge Barentsobserver vedtatt å rydde opp for 186 millioner rubler, eller 36 millioner norske kroner. Arbeidet skal gjøres fra i år fram til 2013.

Olje og miljøgifter
Selv om det i dag bare er russisk aktivitet i Barentsburg, vil russerne også rydde opp i de tidligere bosettingene, Pyramiden, Colesbukta og Grumant. Det som skal fjernes er miljøgiftig avfall, skrapmetall og gjenstander som har sunket i havet, og som kan være farlig for skipstrafikken.

Økt aktivitet
Russland planlegger også å øke sin aktivitet på Svalbard og forbereder en strategi som skal være klar i løpet av de neste ukene. Blant annet er et forskningssenter som skal kartlegge og overvåke miljøet i Arktis under planlegging i Barentsburg.
Det bor i dag rundt 400 russere og ukrainere i den russiske gruvebyen.

This info is from Jernbaneverket, and mostly focus on railroad, but I thought I would post it here eitherway as a hint on future development in Nord-Norge.

Nordområdeutredningen: Mer kapasitet må til


22.06.2011 Både Ofotbanen og Nordlandsbanen må få bedre kapasitet for å møte behovene som økt vekst i Nordområdene skaper. Bare på Ofotbanen kan transportmengdene bli doblet på ti år. Dette er hovedkonklusjonen hva jernbane angår i Nordområdeutredningen som ble presentert 22.juni.

Nordområdeutredningen er utarbeidet av Avinor, Kystverket, Jernbaneverket, Statens vegvesen og de tre nordnorske fylkeskommunene. Utredningen er et grunnlagsdokument for arbeidet med Nasjonal transportplan 2014-2023. Vegnettet må forsterkes, Ofotbanen bygges ut , Nordlandsbanen forbedres og omlastingshavner utvikles, konkluderer Nordområdeutredningen.

Aktivitet krever bedre infrastruktur
- Økende utvinning av malm og mineraler, fiskeri og havbruk, petroleumsnæringen og ikke minst reiseliv og turisme gjør at transportårene blir viktigere enn noen gang. All aktiviteten i nordområdene krever en kraftig forbedret infrastruktur, sa vegdirektør Terje Moe Gustavsen da han på vegne av Avinor og transportetatene overleverte utredningen til samferdselsminister Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa og fiskeri- og kystminister Lisbeth Berg-Hansen i Vadsø onsdag.

Mer malm
Det ligger an til at utvinning av malm og mineraler på Nordkalotten vil øke. En stor andel av produksjonen selges på verdensmarkedet, og mulig utskipning fra dyp, isfri havn er attraktivt.
-Vi har registrert, og gleder oss over, engasjementet og optimismen i Ofoten som er knyttet til økningen i aktivitetene på Ofotbanen. - Det blir imidlertid svært utfordrende å henge med på det tempoet som bergverksindustrien og lokalsamfunnet legger opp til og har forventninger til, kommenterer jernbanedirektør Elisabeth Enger, som sammen med lederne av de andre statlige transportetatene og Avinor overleverte innstillingen til samferdselsministeren i Vadsø
Narvik peker seg ut som en viktig transitthavn for jernmalm fra Sverige og muligens Finland. Fra finsk side vurderes det jernbanetilknytning til Norge for å skipe ut malm via isfrie havner.

Konkrete tiltak
1.Bedre kapasitet på Ofotbanen skal kunne

ta unna malmtransport
klargjøre banen for utvikling av andre togprodukter
utvikle kryssingsspor og dobbeltsporparseller
utvikle dobbelsporutredning sammen med svenske myndigheter


2.Nordlandsbanen må få bedre kapasitet for å kunne

møte forventet vekst i gods- og persontransport
fullføre fjernstyring av banen så raskt som mulig


3.Knutepunktene bør videreutvikles

Narvik, Tromsø og Bodø for å få til økt transport på sjø og bane
Mo i Rana og Kirkenes for å ta en større rolle for mer effektiv godstransport


4.Hovedledene for sjøtrafikken bør ha nasjonal standard og terminalene må ha god adkomst.

5.Flyplasstrukturen i Nord-Norge må gås igjennom.

Transportetatene gjør en egen utredning om lufthavnene, som vil inngå i det endelige NTP-forslaget.


6.E6 må ha god standard og høy fremkommelighet.

vintervedlikehold, rassikring, beredskap, utbedring av flaskehalser og ferjetilbud trekkes fram
gjelder også tilførselsvegene


7.Definerte vekstregioner i Nord-Norge vil utvikles:

Helgeland
Bodø-Salten
Midtre-Hålogaland
Tromsø med omland
Alta-Hammerfest
Kirkenes-Varanger


Nordområdeutredningen phase 2: http://www.jernbaneverket.no/no/dokumenter/2011/nyheter-2011/Nordomradeutredningen-fase-2/

Press release: http://www.jernbaneverket.no/no/dokumenter/2011/nyheter-2011/Nordomradeutredningen---pressemelding/

Interesting indeed (I read it last night). I was mostly interested in the airport improvements though, but seems like Avinor will release that later on with the final NTP.

Luftfartstilsynet
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=77477589&postcount=19

Construction update, June 2011. When i looked at the renderings of this building i wan't sure to expect due to few details in the renderings.
However, i was hoping it would look far better than this. Space Group, why do you fuck up the facades and windows on your buildings? (same
issue with Clarion Hotel Trondheim (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=77953459#post77953459))

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1743/luftfartstilsynet12x100.jpg
Picture by Ines Almeida/Space Group

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/6618/luftfartstilsynet13x100.jpg
Picture by Ines Almeida/Space Group

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1415/luftfartstilsynet14x100.jpg
Picture by Ines Almeida/Space Group

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8895/luftfartstilsynet17x700.jpg
Picture by Ines Almeida/Space Group

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1198/luftfartstilsynet15x100.jpg
Picture by Ines Almeida/Space Group

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1504/luftfartstilsynet16x700.jpg
Picture by Ines Almeida/Space Group

That looks shit indeed. It now looks like a boring commie/prefabricated office building. Similar to what you will find in office parks all over the country. Spacegroup are also behind the new Oslo S, Aker Brygge and Hjortnes Hotel, which will all be important and very visible buildings in the city. I hope these turns out a lot better.

How is Spacegroups track record besides Luftfartstilsynet and Clarion Trondheim? Can't say I am familiar with any other projects from them though.

How is Spacegroups track record besides Luftfartstilsynet and Clarion Trondheim? Can't say I am familiar with any other projects from them though.

Space Group is a young company, these are its first real projects. To me it seems like they struggle to realize what they have on their mind, a common problem with architects without experience. But the difference from their renderings and models to what they actually build is strangely big in this case (Luftfartstilsynet and Clarion).

I think Luftfartistilsynet is even worse than Clarion. I didn't even realize that it was the building from the renders before I read your post. The facade have anything in common. I hope they gain some experience before they start to work on all these important project they have here in Oslo.
:)

Broen i Sabetjohk-juvet er på plass (http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/troms_og_finnmark/1.7697963)
http://gfx.nrk.no/-AyBncmFqbM7dpoitHRr7QjALMRix5zSisp7G7dZVq6Q.jpg

http://gfx.nrk.no/Ywh4WK3xy8pck6oI29fIpwHk1l2kWgaB1qTHI2OTAvwQ.jpg

http://gfx.nrk.no/fyN5o2jB7nCNEI_1Z_pMqw93ToLhez0K72zG18ynhB2A.jpg

Storstilt åpning av Steilneset (http://www.bygg.no/2011/06/storstilt-aapning-av-steilneset)
[I]"HM Dronning Sonja foretar den offisielle åpningen av Steilneset Minnested i Vardø 23. juni. Den anerkjente arkitekten Peter Zumthor og en av vår tids mest kjente kunstnere, Louise Bourgeoise, står bak monumentet."

A video of the thing:
http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/troms_og_finnmark/1.7698424

Svanvik og Storskog grensestasjon

FACTS | Construction: 2011-2013 | Area: 3320m2 | Architect: a-lab

A-lab won the competition to design a military base in Norway which will be situated on the northern border with Russia. The design challenge was
to create a cohesive complex where work and private life coexist, and where military services meet the civil community.

The project is comprised of a larger u-shaped building which houses most of the functional needs, while the remaining program is organized in
smaller satellite buildings. The main building is centered around a courtyard and the circulation on the ground floor is located along a glass façade
surrounding it. “This gives a constant visual connection between the activities going on inside and outside, with the opportunity to open the
façade and let some spaces to physically expand out into the courtyard.”

The ground floor holds work related functions. As such, the floor has a strict, functional design to meet all the requirements for the daily
activities at a border station, such as training, administration and emergency call-outs. The first floor accommodates living relation functions,
such as rooms and a fitness center. All rooms have a view out to the wild nature or the courtyard in an effort to maintain the spirit of the
courtyard as the heart of the building.

The main building and its satellites maintain a “strong architectural coherence”. Wood is the main material used both in construction and
façades, yet used differently to reflect the outer expression of private or public activities. More secret activities are clad with dark wooden
panels, mirroring glass in common rooms and deeply positioned windows in the remaining rooms. This creates an anonymous appearance in
comparison to the façade towards the courtyard, with translucent glass and labeled doors, where function, clarity and openness are the
keywords.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/650/svanvik1.jpg
Illustration by a-lab (http://www.a-lab.no/)

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/2172/svanvik2.jpg
Illustration by a-lab (http://www.a-lab.no/)

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6033/svanvik3.jpg
Illustration by a-lab (http://www.a-lab.no/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4143/svanvik4.jpg
Illustration by a-lab (http://www.a-lab.no/)

Sandnessjøen Kultur- og badehus

L2 Arkitekter won the competition for a new Culture and Swimming Center in Sandnessjøen. The building will be occupied by a cinema, library,
conference halls, some boutiques and an indoor swimming center.

Description by L2 (In Norwegian):
Et helhetlig og samlende anlegg med et tydelig og karakteristisk uttrykk vil revitalisere bydelen og forsterke byens signatur og identitet.
Formalt og funksjonelt består bygget av 3 elementer lagt oppå hverandre:

Terrenget eller ”sokkelen” utformes i betong evt. med natursteinsforblending, som et åpent, kupert og massivt landskap. Dette tar opp
høydeforskjellene mellom Sjøbergsgata og Torolv Kveldulvsonsgate, og inneholder tekniske rom for badeanlegg og kulturhus, underordnede
funksjoner som toaletter garderober mv., samt nærings / utleiearealer.

Det åpne og utadvendte ”mellomrommet” i glass innholder eksponerte publikumsfunksjoner som vestibyle, kulturtorg og pausearealer til saler,
bibliotek og badeanlegg.

Den svevende ”skyen” i naturfarget aluminium inneholder saler, kulturskole, administrasjon, evt. utvidelse av hotell, samt mulig areal for
treningsstudio. Skyen har en lett karakter som speiler skiftende vær og lys, og reflekterer sjøen og himmelens farge og liv.

Det enkle og sammenhengende formspråket gir rom for varierte opplevelser gjennom døgnet og årstidene både sett fra utsiden og innsiden. I
bruk vil de samme elementene styrke orienteringen i anlegget og gi rike og spennende opplevelser avhengig av hvor man er i anlegget. Det åpne
fellesrommet får et nedre gulv mot sokkelen, som er byggets terreng, og en øvre himmel mot skyen som inneholder byggets mer lukkede rom.
Fra det åpne fellesrommet gis vidt utsyn mot omgivelsene. I fellesrommet utfoldes kulturhusets og badeanleggets liv som i en liten by.
Kulturhuset blir den lille byen i byen.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/990/sandnessjenbadogkulturh.jpg
Illustration by L2 Arkitekter (http://www.l2.no/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/990/sandnessjenbadogkulturh.jpg
Illustration by L2 Arkitekter (http://www.l2.no/)

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/990/sandnessjenbadogkulturh.jpg
Illustration by L2 Arkitekter (http://www.l2.no/)

Polarsirkelen Lufthavn

FACTS | Architects: Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

The forested, mountain site provides a stunning setting for the new airport and terminal building, with views to the Fiords and a prime location to
see the midnight sun and famous northern lights.

The client called for a sustainable terminal building that would become a gateway to the Arctic Circle region, whilst responding to the immediate
natural context and Norwegian culture. The terminal building and distinctive roof form is inspired by a local landmark; the mountain of Træna with
its dramatic sculpted peaks and the local vernacular of steep pitched roof forms. The folded metal roof touches minimally with the ground to
define passenger entrances and connections to planes on the airside, culminating in a tall peak, to integrate the airport control tower. The roof
form is designed for substantial snow loads and minimises solar gain through its overhangs and vertical planes.

In plan, the passenger flows are straightforward, with check-in and security control located centrally under the tallest, central volume. A fully
glazed envelope connects passengers with the landscape at all times, be it in the departure lounge or baggage reclaim. This relies on an entirely
interrupted perimeter of space, with all facilities located centrally. It is this intermediate space, which is most important in successfully
integrating the user with the environment and in turn the building with its environment. The architects said of the project: “Working within such
a dramatic landscape is very inspiring but provides a significant challenge. Our intention was to create a terminal building that was sympathetic
to this natural and remote environment but that embraced the wider cultural references. We are working with a simple material palette but
expressive roof form, that makes for some exciting internal spaces and ultimately delivers a new gateway to the Arctic Circle."

LINKS | Polarsirkelen Lufthavn official website (http://www.lufthavnutvikling.no/forside/)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4094/moiranaflyplass2x1000.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/277/moiranaflyplass11x1000.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9505/moiranaflyplass1x1000.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/2236/moiranaflyplass5.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8898/moiranaflyplass9x1000.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/1888/moiranaflyplass4x1000.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/893/moiranaflyplass8x1000.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6968/moiranaflyplass3x1000a.jpg
Illustration by Narud Stokke Wiig (http://www.nsw.no/) + Haptic Architects (http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/)

45-6 for stor flyplass i Rana
Etter en intens debatt stemte fylkestinget, med overveldende flertall, for en stor flyplass i Rana, men det måtte to voteringer til for at politikerne skulle telle rett.

April 2011, http://www.ranablad.no/nyheter/article5568662.ece

Hålogalandsbrua

FACTS | Total lenght: 1 550m | Main span: 1 354m | Construction: 2012-2016

Hålogalandsbrua is a planned suspension bridge which would cross Rombaksfjorden in Narvik. It would be part of European Route E6 and shorten
the section from Narvik to Bjerkvik by 17 kilometers and from Narvik to Bjørnfjell, along European Route E10 by 5 kilometers. The bridge is
estimated to cost 2.2 billion Norwegian krone. Financing would come from a mix of state grants and tolls.

The bridge was originally planned to be either a suspension bridge or a symphony bridge, a combination of a suspension bridge, a cable-stayed
bridge and a cantilever bridge, but the latter was dropped in 2008, as it would cost NOK 520 million more. The Norwegian Public Roads
Administration estimated the cost of a suspension bridge in 2008 to NOK 1,860 million. In addition come the costs fro a tunnel between Trældal
and Leirvika, which is estimated at NOK 85 million. The administration is also working on a method which would shorten the main span from 1,345
to 1,120 meters, by placing the pylons in the fjord.

As part of the presumption for building the bridge, Narvik Airport, Framnes would be closed. The bridge would shorten travel time to Harstad/Narvik
Airport, Evenes from 60 to 40 minutes, and local politicians have accepted the deal. The Ofoten Regional Council has estimated the saving to NOK
840 million in the course of 30 years, should the airport be closed. In October 2009, State Secretary Erik Lahnstein stated that he was not happy
with the calculations, as they were based on unrealistic presumptions. In September 2010, Minister of Transport and Communications Magnhild
Meltveit Kleppa stated that the state would issue a grant of "several hundred million krone".

LINKS | Hålogalandsbrua official website (http://www.haalogalandsbrua.no/) | Vegvesenet (http://www.vegvesen.no/Vegprosjekter/e6ornesstormyra)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2347/haalogalandsbrua2x1000.jpg
Illustration by COWI AS (http://www.cowi.no/)

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/4535/haalogalandsbrua4x1000.jpg
Illustration by COWI AS (http://www.cowi.no/)

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/968/haalogalandsbrua7x1000.jpg
Illustration by COWI AS (http://www.cowi.no/)

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7822/haalogalandsbrua6x1000.jpg
Illustration by COWI AS (http://www.cowi.no/)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/108/haalogalandsbrua3x1000.jpg
Illustration by COWI AS (http://www.cowi.no/)

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8915/haalogalandsbrua5x1000.jpg
Illustration by COWI AS (http://www.cowi.no/)

Cool bridge.

Storstilt åpning av Steilneset (http://www.bygg.no/2011/06/storstilt-aapning-av-steilneset)
"HM Dronning Sonja foretar den offisielle åpningen av Steilneset Minnested i Vardø 23. juni. Den anerkjente arkitekten Peter Zumthor og en av vår tids mest kjente kunstnere, Louise Bourgeoise, står bak monumentet."


Wallpaper have written a piece on the project:
http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/steilneset-by-peter-zumthor-and-louise-bourgeois/5336

A couple of "new" pictures of Nordlyskatedralen. They are all taken from their own site and dates from week 26. '

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri11/IMG_4310.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri11/IMG_4292.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri11/IMG_4288.JPG

Link: http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/gallery.jsp?name=galleri11&nr=1#topp

Video: Knut Hamsun Center / Steven Holl
http://www.archdaily.com/149044/video-knut-hamsun-center-steven-holl/

We recently found this video on Architecture Record’s website that features Steven Holl talking about his design for the Knut Hamsun Center. This design has been honored with many prestigious awards including the North Norwegian Architecture Prize and the 2011 Byggeskikkprisen.

Link to video (http://construction.com/video/?&fr_story=cc5942064ada957364acc861b56681a37b315350&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F149044%2Fvideo-knut-hamsun-center-steven-holl%2F)

Update on Nordlyskatedralen. From week 27.

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri12/IMG_4406.jpg

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri12/IMG_4395.jpg

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri12/IMG_4377.jpg

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri12/IMG_4399.jpg

From their own site again: http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/gallery.jsp?name=galleri12&nr=7#topp

Update on Nordlyskatedralen. From week 33.

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri13/IMG_4815.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri13/IMG_4801.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri13/IMG_4796.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri13/IMG_4809.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri13/IMG_4501.JPG

From their own site again: http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/gallery.jsp?name=galleri13&nr=5#topp

Big day for Tromsø and Nord-Norge! After many years with dreaming and hoping, IKEA is finally coming to town!!! (http://nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/troms_og_finnmark/1.7772851) :banana:

Congrats! :cheers:

http://gfx.nrk.no/2-ZWoHsX0e1kOKDMl3FbwANzWj0e99lkPvgJH1r--TUA.jpg

Personally, i freaking hate going to IKEA. But of course, it is probably a good thing for Tromsø anyway. Hopefully, the market is large enough to absorbe it, and that it doesn't cause the loss of smaller independent retailers

Saivu
http://www.archdaily.com/175859/saivu-eriksen-skajaa-architects-pushak-architects-bjorbekk-lindheim-landscape-architects/

Architects: Eriksen Skajaa Architects, Pushak Architects, Bjørbekk & Lindheim Landscape Architects
Location: Vatnvatnet, Røsvik and Valnesfjord in Nordland, Norway
Status: 1st prize in an invited competition
Client: Sørfold, Bodø and Fauske Municipality
Program: Three Gateways to the Sjunkhatten ”Children’s” National Park

Eriksen Skajaa Architects, Pushak Architects, and Bjørbekk & Lindheim Landscape Architects shared with us their 1st prize winning design in a
competition for new gateways to the Sjunkhatten National Park in Nordland, Norway.The park has a focus on children and the jury found the
proposal’s focus on the mythical fit suitable to enrichen children’s experience of nature. It is a dramatic and beautiful landscape close to Bodø
in northern norway between fjords and snow covered mountain peaks.

”Saivu” is a sami word for a portal to another world. Based on the myths of the sami people and their understanding of nature, the construction
system of their ”lavvo”, and an interpretation of old sami signs, we made the proposals for three gateways to the Sjunkhatten National Park.

The project consists of three separate entrance areas with information boards, toilets, camp-fire places, seating, playgrounds, parking and
toilets. There is also a possibility of shelters for sleeping and other activities connected to the separate sites.

The main element of the project is the construction system of wood and canvas that will give a common expression to the elements in the
park while making it possible to meet the challenges of the different sites. There is also a large horizontal information disk made of gold coated
stainless steel. This disk will contain information about the park and can also be used independently of the gateway constructions.

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/9410/saivu1x1000.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4262/saivu2x1000.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4554/saivu3x1000.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2606/saivu5x1000.jpg

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8059/saivu7x1000.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2400/saivu6x1000.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/8315/saivu8x1000.jpg

The construction of Nordlyskatedralen has stopped. Read and have a laugh, or a cry.. (http://nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/troms_og_finnmark/1.7861452)

^^Lol. *insert insensetive joke about Northeners*

But who cares about how much money the contractor will lose, when he's most likely to be blamed?!

:nuts::nuts:

Kirkenes:

Lanserer nytt sentrum (http://www.finnmarken.no/lokale_nyheter/article5834342.ece)

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/298x1000r/04081/1323083570000_nyekkn_4081878298x1000r.jpg http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/298x1000r/04081/1323083601000_untitled_2_4081880298x1000r.jpg

New 15 floor hotel in Mo i rana proposed:

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/728x1000r/04123/1325878678000_No_name_4123799728x1000r.jpg

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/728x1000r/04123/1326110894000_0047378410_4123798728x1000r.jpg

http://www.ranablad.no/nyheter/article5872530.ece
http://www.ranablad.no/nyheter/article5874984.ece

It should atleast aspire to be 18 floors to beat small brother Narvik and big brother Bodø :)

Big day for Tromsø and Nord-Norge! After many years with dreaming and hoping, IKEA is finally coming to town!!! (http://nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/troms_og_finnmark/1.7772851) :banana:

Congrats! :cheers:

http://gfx.nrk.no/2-ZWoHsX0e1kOKDMl3FbwANzWj0e99lkPvgJH1r--TUA.jpgI have to admit that I'm a little surprised by this. I felt sure that Narvik would get it due to its geographical position between Tromsø, Harstad and Bodø, and the fact that it has a rail connection to Sweden.

Får ikke bygge høyt
http://www.t-a.no/nyheter/article188670.ece

Det verdenskjente arkitektfirmaet Snøhetta foreslår seks etasjers høyde i Verdalsøra sentrum. Likevel vil kommunen stoppe et nytt bygg med fire etasjer – fordi det er for høyt.A story about Verdalsøra posted in the Nord-Norge thread by a person from Trøndelag?! Mon Dieu! ;)

^^ holy molly! and not just a person from Trøndelag, a person who grow up close to Verdal! :D

Not seen this posted. A weight control station in Troms with design by Jarmund/Vigsnæs. I think it looks good. Especially consider its use.

http://www.jva.no/ImageGen.ashx?image=/media/1232/h%C3%A5kon-aurlien-1.jpg&width=999&constrain=true

http://www.jva.no/ImageGen.ashx?image=/media/1227/gullesfjord7468.jpg&width=999&constrain=true

http://www.jva.no/ImageGen.ashx?image=/media/1229/gullesfjord7596.jpg&width=999&constrain=true

Source: http://www.jva.no/projects/medium/gullesfjord-weight-control-station.aspx#

^^ Very nice. I think we're just going to see more of this, that the road authorities are spending a little bit more or aesthetics for functional things. I've noticed the nice (and quite innovative) ways of warning drivers in Østerdalen about moose:

http://www.h-a.no/Portals/0/artikkelbilder/2011/04/20114117421350_3.JPG

photo: hamar arbeiderblad

The idea is of course to find a better way to warn about moose, and do it in an artful way, so to speak. This costs money (at least more than a simple sign), but we've seen increasing willingness to include such things in the budgets, including the small investment in some design of the above weighing station. We see it in lights and decorations in tunnels, along noise shields, and in the design and lighting of the bridges crossing the new stretches of E6 Gardermoen-Hamar. Driving becomes interesting. Cred to vegvesenet.

Edit: oh well, maybe this belongs in the roads section, but I kind of answered the above post too :)

HAMMERFEST | ENI-Bygget

Officebuilding starts construction in Hammerfest centre:
http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04129/1326296868000_Eni_4129851978x1200r.jpg

http://www.finnmarkdagblad.no/nyheter/article5877915.ece

^^Hammerfest turning into a city? I know a few Norwegian towns that should be ashamed of themselves in comparison...

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04128/1326191313000_strandparken_4128051978x1200r.jpg

Yeah, even if there will be no highrise like your render suggests...

A Rica-hotel between ENI and the culture center would be great!:okay:

Update from Nordlyskatedralen. From 12. feb.

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri16/IMG_6580.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri16/IMG_6640.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri16/IMG_6656.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri16/IMG_6671.JPG

Link: http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/gallery.jsp?name=galleri16&nr=11#topp

Anyone heard any news about Sandnessjøen Kultur- og badehus that is shown in the OP? Looks quite exciting.

30. jan:

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04154/1327914613000_bkt_300112_4154730978x1200r.jpg
(Source: Helgelands blad)

That's from the construction site of Sandnessjøen Kultur- og badehus ?

Looks more like a (very) early concept model for a T-1 Terminator droid. Cleverly disguised as a digger.

That's from the construction site of Sandnessjøen Kultur- og badehus ?

Yes

Hey you techies out there, what's the point of those cannonballs in nordlyskatedralen? Seems like they will be completely covered and invisible in the end. Insulation? Create funky magnetic fields?

^^ Making it cheaper to construct. It's fill mass instead of massive concrete. It's called bubble deck: http://www.bubbledeck.com/

^^ aha, thanks

Kindergarden planing in Brønnøy with design by Reiulf Ramstad.
The building is gently placed in a south-facing nature site in the middle of Brønnøysund, though sheltered from trafic and noise. The kindergarten is concentrated in one building, with a visually clear devidence between four departments, plus the administration. The outdoor areas are largely devided between untouched nature and developed areas. The roof is a part of the planned area, as it goes down to the ground and invites the kids on top. The roof is programmed so it can be used in the educational program and children’s play.
http://www.reiulframstadarkitekter.no/public/projects/15RRA_BHG-BRØNNØY.jpg

The nordlyskatedral. Update week 13 2012.

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri26/IMG_7468.jpg

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri26/IMG_7506.jpg

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri26/IMG_7469.jpg

Øvre Forsland Kraftverk
Leirfoss, Nordland

Oppdragsgiveren, HelgelandsKraft AS, er en stor produsent av vannkraft på Helgeland i Nordland. I 2008 startet planleggingen av nye
vannkraftstasjoner med høye miljømessige ambisjoner. HegelandsKraft ga arkitekten i oppgave å gjøre kraftstasjonene til attraksjoner og
turmål samtidig som de skal tilpasses omgivelsene.

De bærende tankene er at utformingen av bygningene skal reflektere karakteristika i situasjonen og på samme tid skal de være spektakulære.
Kraftstasjonene skal dessuten formidle historien om kraftproduksjonen.

Øvre Forsland er et mellomstort vannkraftverk som produserer omkring 30 GWh, noe som tilsvarer forbruket til 1600 husstander pr år.
Kraftstasjonen er lokalisert på elvebredden i lysningen i utkanten av en granskog. Utformingen tar utgangspunkt i det vertikale og det irregulære
i en granskog.

Foran bygnigene kan den besøkende oppleve produksjonen av vannkraft. Fra broen kan man oppleve vannet strømme ut av stasjonen. Og
gjennom de store åpningene kan man se inn til hjertet av produksjonen, hvor alle de tekniske delene av anlegget er eksponert. Lysdesignen i
interiøret er inspirert av mystikken i mørketiden i Nord-norge, og den fargede belysningen er med på å dramatisere historien om produksjonen.

http://imageshack.us/a/img195/7324/vreforslandkraftverk1x1.jpg
Illustration by MIR (http://mir.no/)

RANA | Meierikvartalet | 11fl | Pro

Proposed
Meierikvartalet
Rana - Nordland

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04287/1335985099000_3821066470_4287721978x1200r.jpg

Mo Sentrumsutvikling is hoping for construction start for appartments, shops, culture house, hotel with 11 floors and skybar during 2013.

http://www.ranablad.no/bolig/article6040302.ece

^^ It's Mo i Rana.

MO | Meierikvartalet | 11fl | Pro
http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04287/1335985099000_3821066470_4287721978x1200r.jpg


Looks nice i must say, though this is just 2-300m away from the other 15 floor proposed hotel. Is the demand for hotel space in Mo so great that they need two new large hotels? I think not, lets hope at least one of those two go through.

Looks nice i must say, though this is just 2-300m away from the other 15 floor proposed hotel. Is the demand for hotel space in Mo so great that they need two new large hotels? I think not, lets hope at least one of those two go through.

Mo i Rana! :)

^^ i like shortening names sometimes, hence why i write trheim most of the time ;)

Nord-Norge, show the way!

Mixed up the town name here... Fixed! (Mo hasn't been the municipality name since 1964...)

The University of Nordland have big plans for their campus in Bodø:

Universitet vil utvide med 40.000 kvadrat (http://www.bygg.no/2012/06/90759.0)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o309/IceCheese/campus-bod.jpg

In Sandnessjøen two developpers have each proposed 10 floor hotels:

Tkg 47:
http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04365/1339613043000_No_name_4365640978x1200r.jpg

Rica:
http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/698x698r/04365/1339589745000_rica13jun12_4365065698x698r.jpg

http://www.helgeland-arbeiderblad.no/nyheter/article6105415.ece

In Sandnessjøen two developpers have each proposed 10 floor hotels:

Tkg 47:
http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04365/1339613043000_No_name_4365640978x1200r.jpg

Who needs July, August, September, October, November and December when the award for worst highrise design 2012 has already been taken?
:nuts::nuts::nuts:

On point!

Wonder how the architect can defend this one. I know it's not all about the exterior, but come on. It's just so uninspired.

Come to think of it, this has to be a manipulation just to show building height and size, and nothing else.

It could be a placeholder, but why make it so detailed with windows etc.? It just didn't strike me as one.

Ricas 10 floor extension in Sandnessjøen was approved by Alstahaug municipality:

http://g.api.no/obscura/pub/978x1200r/04389/1340821560000_No_name_4389093978x1200r.jpg
http://www.helgeland-arbeiderblad.no/nyheter/article6126110.ece

Gammel flyplass kan bli Norges første grønne jernverk

Tidligere har det svenske gruveselskapet LKAB syslet med planer om å bygge et jernverk på Tjeldbergodden i Møre og Romsdal.

Ideen var å bruke norsk gass og svensk malm for å lage jern og stål på en langt mer miljøvennlig måte. LKAB jobbet sammen med datidens StatoilHydro for å finne måter å bruke gassen til industrielle formål. Etter at Statoil trakk seg ut av samarbeidet, ble prosjektet skrinlagt.

Nå vurderer andre lokale krefter om dette prosjektet skal realiseres i Narvik i stedet.

http://www.tu.no/industri/2012/11/14/gammel-flyplass-kan-bli-norges-forste-gronne-jernverk

Nordlyskatedralen:

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri52/Gagata.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri52/IMG_0208.JPG.JPG

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri52/IMG_8288.jpg

http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/media/bilder/galleri52/Katedralen.JPG

Plans are moving ahead for the highrise next to Arctic culture centre in Hammerfest, turns out it will only be 10 floors:
http://www.finnmarkdagblad.no/nyheter/article6499815.ece

A more decent design for the Haarek hotel in Sandnessjøen:

http://g.api.no/obscura/API/image/r1/escenic/698x698r/1360832610/archive/04736/haarek3_4736897a.jpg

http://g.api.no/obscura/API/image/r1/escenic/698x698r/1360158901/archive/04723/haarek2_4723928a.jpg

http://g.api.no/obscura/API/image/r1/escenic/698x698r/1360158911/archive/04723/haarek1_4723929a.jpg

http://www.hblad.no/bildeserier/article5635642.ece

Well, it has something that looks like a design, but it's a very artistic render without technical stuff drawn on.

Nordlyskatedralen is completed.

http://ad009cdnb.archdaily.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5119bd09b3fc4bd92500013b_cathedral-of-the-northern-lights-shl-architects_the-new-cathedral-of-the-northern-light_schmidt-hammer-lassen-archittects_phot.jpg


Archdaily link: http://www.archdaily.com/331157/cathedral-of-the-northern-lights-shl-architects/

^^ The render as a comparsion. It looks cheaper in real life if you ask me and I don't like the changes done to the tower.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1341/nordlyskatedralen1x1000.jpg

I think it looks better irl. The tower looks super sci-fi. Just sad thinking about how much creativity gets devoted to religious buildings. I'd love to see a museum, school, galleria or civic centre like this in Trondheim...

Eggum Tourist Route rest stop by Snøhetta. From Archdaily.com: http://www.archdaily.com/372955/eggum-tourist-route-snohetta/

http://i.imgur.com/YlfdtJc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tvdv8pl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6ncEo5L.jpg

About the plans for Kvartal 22 in Bodø - not much information but it's still nice to see it's not completly dead:

http://g.api.no/obscura/API/image/r1/escenic/978x1200r/1369159024/archive/04899/hotellnett_4899922a.jpg

http://g.api.no/obscura/API/image/r1/escenic/478x1000r/1369157352/archive/04899/3990736308_4899895a.jpg