The starting point for this task was a typical challenge in Oslo: densification in an area of existing single family houses. The plot was a lovely old garden, but a flat terrain and a relatively tight situation gave a limited view. It was important for us to preserve much of the garden for outdoor use, but also as a natural quality to the enjoyment of residents, both outside and inside. Therefore, the ground floor has a relatively limited footprint, while the larger upper floor cantilevers out creating covered outdoor areas.

© Gunnar Sørås

Architects: Atelier Oslo

Location: Oslo, Norway

Architects In Charge: Thomas Liu, Nils Ole Brandtzæg, Jonas Norsted, Marius Mowe

Area: 600.0 m2
Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Gunnar Sørås, Lars Petter Pettersen

© Lars Petter Pettersen

From the architect. The starting point for this task was a typical challenge in Oslo: densification in an area of existing single family houses. The plot was a lovely old garden, but a flat terrain and a relatively tight situation gave a limited view. It was important for us to preserve much of the garden for outdoor use, but also as a natural quality to the enjoyment of residents, both outside and inside. Therefore, the ground floor has a relatively limited footprint, while the larger upper floor cantilevers out creating covered outdoor areas.
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