Kristin Jarmund Architects, AS

Westerdals School Of Communication

Westerdals School Of Communication

WESTERDALS SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

 Kristin Jarmund Architects

ARCHITECTS
Kristin Jarmund Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
KJARK - Benjamin Hummitzsc

AREA
4300.0 m²

YEAR
2011

LOCATION
Norway

CATEGORY
Higher education

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The building is situated at Vulkan - an old industrial area next to Oslo's picturesque Aker's river and popular public space Kuba.

Westerdals School Of Communication
Westerdals School Of Communication

Conceived as a “square peg in a square hole”, the footprint of the building volume is smaller than the perimeter of its basement. The glazed gap surrounding the volume at ground floor level creates a dynamic subterranean space.

While light is absorbed into this space at daytime it releases likewise at night; thus creating an object which is literally “vibrating” in its own space.

Westerdals School Of Communication
Westerdals School Of Communication

Openness, accessibility and visibility are important values for Westerdals. Generous entrances and an open plan on the ground floor invite the public in.

Ground floor houses the reception, a small mediatheque, a student café - open to the public with outdoor seating by the Aker’s river - and a multipurpose area fit for exhibitions, parties or informal workstations.

Westerdals School Of Communication


Westerdals School Of Communication
Westerdals School Of Communication
Westerdals School Of Communication


Westerdals School Of Communication
Elevation
Westerdals School Of Communication
Elevation


Westerdals School Of Communication
Elevation

Kristin Jarmund Architects, AS
T +47 22 930900
Kristin Jarmund Architects, AS
Kongens gate 21, 0153 Oslo, Norway