Sognsveien 102

Illustrations: A-Lab

Sognsveien 102

Nordberg student village might be situated in a difficult and complex plot, but it is rich in green lush nature which should be preserved and used to the project’s advantage. The aim is to find the right shape to fit as many units as possible, where all have high standard of quality. The solution must also harmonize with the surrounding neighboring buildings and adapt to the natural terrain. The large trees on the plot have been an integral part of the identity and a sense of the scale of the plot. The architecture consists of a snake-like structure that responds both to the east and the west, creating two generous outdoor spaces which each of their own character and qualities.

TYPE OF PROJECT: Housing for students
LOCATION: Nordberg, Oslo
CLIENT: SiO
COLLABORATORS: La La Tøyen Landscape
SIZE: 15700 m2
PROJECT STATUS: Planned completed 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