The neighbourhood of Løren, a former industrial area and military camp, has in recent years emerged as a new, attractive residential district.  As a further development of the area a new metro station was planned. 

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Architects: Arne Henriksen Arkitekter, MDH Arkitekter

Location: Oslo, Norway

Project Team: Arne Henriksen, Helge Lunder, Dagfinn Sagen, Line Gudbrandsen, Magnar Westby, Christin Johannessen, Minna Riska

Area: 5800.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Ivan Brodey, Jimmy Linus

Client: Sporveien Oslo AS

Consultant Team:: Aas Jacobsen AS, Ingenia AS, Electronova AS
Landscape: Grindaker Landskapsarkitekter

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The neighbourhood of Løren, a former industrial area and military camp, has in recent years emerged as a new, attractive residential district.  As a further development of the area a new metro station was planned. 

© Ivan Brodey

The station is located 27 meters underground and accessed by stairs, escalators or lifts from the two entrances.

© Ivan Brodey

The main vestibule comprises a closed, technical part made in concrete, and a public part made in steel and glass. Large steel girders in the ceiling make the room open and column-free, and the many skylights open up for changing light conditions through the day. Three different escalators...