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Obsolete Typologies Revived Through 17 Adaptive Reuse Projects

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Adaptive reuse is shifting from simple preservation to active revitalization, a process of structurally rescuing and reprogramming architectural typologies whose original functions are no longer relevant. The obsolescence of architectural spaces occurs for varied reasons: sociological shifts, leaving spaces uninhabited; technological advances, phasing out specific machinery; and economic changes, making centralized functions necessary. The strategy of repurposing focuses on achieving spatial and functional longevity through minimal interventions, allowing the original structure to serve as the memory anchor of the project.

Vennesla Church / LINK arkitektur

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The new Vennesla church is a cornerstone for a larger church complex in Vennesla and will be a new landmark in the county of Agder, Norway. The building balances between a sacred and sculptural expression, with joint use across generations for the congregation and the church employees. The church is situated in a church grove extending from The Fjord of Vennesla. Between the church and the cemetery, an open space has been established that pulls together the footpaths towards the area from the south, west, and north, and is framed by the bell tower which also marks the church's main entrance. The new church will supplement the old Vennesla church and function as the main church in the parish. LINK Arkitektur has designed a bright and inviting facility for multiple activities. An efficient and open floor plan is adapted to multi-use and appears inviting and easily accessible to the congregation and employees.

Norwegian Press House / Atelier Oslo + KIMA Arkitektur

Paula Pintos — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

The Norwegian Press House (Pressens hus) is a transformation of two listed buildings from the 1880s in the historic city center of Oslo. The buildings have been transformed into a new hub for media and press activities, with rooms for conferences, studios, meetings, and a café/restaurant. It also includes offices for 11 prominent media organizations in Norway, with room for approximately 200 people. The design was done in close dialogue with the preservation authorities to find solutions in adherence to the many restrictions due to the listing of both buildings.

Carpe Diem Dementia Village / Nordic Office of Architecture

Valeria Silva — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Background. A treatment and housing center for people suffering from dementia has opened in Bærum, Norway. An increasingly important issue with the predicted ageing population is to achieve a better and more efficient care system for elderly people with dementia. Inspired by the De Hogeweyk dementia village in the Netherlands, the 18.000 m2 pilot project addresses these issues and provides a foundation for future dementia care in Norway.

Fiber Cement Facades in Architecture: 9 Notable Examples

José Tomás Franco — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:30:00 +0000

How to build light and modular facades with a rustic and monolithic appearance?

Composed of cement, cellulose, and mineral materials, fiber cement allows us to clad walls in a light, non-combustible, and rain-resistant way, generating facades with different textures, colors, and tones. Its panels are easily manageable and perforable, and can configure ventilated facades when installed with a certain separation between the rear wall. Check out 9 projects below that have cleverly used fiber cement as the primary material in facades.

Weekend House Straume / Knut Hjeltnes

Daniel Tapia — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

An old warehouse was washed away by an extreme storm in 1992. We erected a new building with the same volume.

Single Family House Hoffstad / Knut Hjeltnes

Daniel Tapia — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:00:00 +0000

The house is located on the top of the Vesterøya peninsula, overlooking the fjord both east- and westwards. The site is steep and was considered unbuildable and had been vacant for 20 years.