Sognsveien 102

Illustrations: A-Lab

Sognsveien 102

How to create safe and inspiring living condition for students?

Nature and sustainability are in focus when designing the student housing that soon will begin to rise at Nordberg in Oslo. The new building volumes wrap around 53 magnificent trees that are preserved on the site. The entire building volume has been toned down and adapted to the surrounding residential buildings and allotment gardens, and the carbon footprint has been reduced by 30%. After many years of studying student housing in relation to needs and functionality, we have designed a series of room solutions that are adapted to single living, families and collectives, with carefully designed common areas and activities. A rather poetic stormwater drainage system is planned, which will help to improve the quality of the students' outdoor areas.

TYPE OF PROJECT: Housing for students
LOCATION: Nordberg, Oslo
CLIENT: University of Oslo (UiO)
COLLABORATORS: La La Tøyen Landscape
SIZE: ca. 16 800 m2
PROJECT STATUS: Start of construction February 2024, planned completed August 2026

«It's an honor to be able to design dwellings for students. Student housing is an important welfare measure, and how you live has a major impact on all aspects of your life; from how you eat and sleep, to how you can study and socialize. These aspects in turn affect mental and physical health, well-being and the benefits of studying.»

Architect and partner, Charlie Marsden