Glassverket

Illustration: A-Lab

Glassverket

Where city meets fjord

Industrial area rich of traditions becomes residential complex located close to the water with large outdoor spaces and a great recreational potential. A-lab’s concept turns large glass factory into a modern housing area where all the buildings are located along the coast. This way each of them have a sea view and good sun conditions towards park.

TYPE OF PROJECT: Landscape, housing
LOCATION: Drammen, Norway
CLIENT: Union Eiendom AS
COLLABORATORS: A-lab Architects
SIZE: 50 000 m2
PROJECT STATUS: Planning stage

Illustration: A-Lab

Illustration: A-lab

Illustration: A-Lab

A simple grid that communicates the building's existing load-bearing system and materials that harmonise with the surroundings creates the starting point for further design studies.

Illustration: A-Lab