link arkitektur completes the norwegian school of economics

link arkitektur completes the norwegian school of economicsimage © hundven-clements photography

surrounded by rocky boulders on the shores of bergen city, ‘the norwegian school of economics’ by local studio link arkitektur has been designed around the notion of a hidden gem. complex

planning restrictions meant the building needed to be as compact and low as possible – a protected high-rise on the site prohibited any new development from either competing visually, or

disturbing set views. glass facades were used to reflect the surrounding landscape, forming an ever-changing exterior surface. behaving as a large canvas, the varying rhythm of the panels

seeks to express and emphasize certain aspects of the site. following a compact and logical layout, link arkitektur also worked on the interior, incorporating colorful, geometric furniture

throughout. a core of large lecture halls with study areas placed around them are orientated towards incoming daylight, ensuring multiple outside views for the students. the project was

completed in collaboration with sweco engineers and smedsvig landskapsarkitekter, with the overall scheme focusing on flexibility and environmental solutions.

the glass panels reflect the existing protected building onto its exteriorimage © hundven-clements photography

interior view of the main atrium spaceimage © hundven-clements photography

the building has a logical and compact layout image © hundven-clements photography

the new school for economics gathers staff and students onto one siteimage © hundven-clements photography

bold, colorful furniture was applied throughout image © hundven-clements photography

study areas are organized around the edge of the building to ensure high levels of natural light image © hundven-clements photography

view of a circulation routeimage © hundven-clements photography

environmental solutions were applied to the new school building image © hundven-clements photography

view of an informal break out spaceimage © hundven-clements photography

area: 13.000 m2
status: builtfinished: 2013
received: honorable mention in bregen municipalities architecture and town pricedesign: link arkitektur

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