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Contemporary Norway Island Home Sculpted Within a Harsh Terrain

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located not far from the polar circle, this cottage-like dwelling on the island of Vega in Norway takes in its wild surroundings. Photography Åke E:son Lindman ] The post Contemporary Norway Island Home Sculpted Within a Harsh Terrain appeared first on Freshome.com. Architecture cottage-like dwelling Minimalist Norway Island HomeEnvisioned by Kolman Boye Architects , the project opens up towards wide panoramas of the Norwegian Sea and mountains rising from it.

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Norway’s New Banknotes Will Refresh Monetary Design Worldwide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Following a competition for the design of motifs for Norway’s new banknote series this spring, the winners were announced by Norges Bank as a duo working together to shape the nation’s new banknote design for its release in 2017. ” Proposals for Norway’s new banknotes has taken the spotlight with an enticing blend of modern technology art and the country’s deep connection to the sea. Obverse side: Snøhetta Design, Beauty of Boundaries.

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Community Church in Norway Displays Iconic Geometry

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The Knarvik Community Church is located on the west coast of Norway (north of Bergen) and overlooks the local town center. Information provided by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter; photos courtesy of Hundven Clements Photography] The post Community Church in Norway Displays Iconic Geometry appeared first on Freshome.com. The building— deigned by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter — is adapted to an existing hillside between man-made and natural environment.

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Peab Builds Fish Farm in Senja in Norway

The A to Z of Building

Peab has been commissioned to build a new land-based fish farming facility in Senja in northern Norway. The customer is Salmar Settefisk and the contract is worth NOK 439 million. Peab has been

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Peab Builds Apartments and Hotel in Larvik, Norway

The A to Z of Building

Peab has been commissioned to build the Grand Quarter in Larvik in Vestfold, Norway. The customer is Grandkvartalet Eiendom AS and the contract is worth NOK 240 million. The project comprises

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Residence in Norway Embedding Innovative Sustainable Features: ZEB Pilot House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The building in Larvik, Norway has everything a single family house needs, yet it is intended as a show-home for various groundbreaking energy-efficient systems. ” ZEB Pilot House in Norway is an inspiring example of how architecture and sustainable technology combine in raising living standards, as well as environmental consciousness.

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Small Floating House in Norway Maximizes Lake Views

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Feste Landscape / Architecture completed the design and implementation of a small floating house on Lake Nisser in Telemark, Norway. Photography credits: David Fjågesund & Smarte Hytter AS The post Small Floating House in Norway Maximizes Lake Views appeared first on Freshome.com. The cabin’s total living area is 26 square meters (280 square feet) and is developed on stilts, due to local planning restrictions.

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Modular Room Extensions Elevate This Contemporary Cabin in Norway

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Rever & Drage Architects completed the design of Cabin Straumsnes , a 1453-square-foot home located in Straumsnes, Tingvoll, Norway. The post Modular Room Extensions Elevate This Contemporary Cabin in Norway appeared first on Freshome.com. The owners’ brief requested the conversion of a dilapidated 1950s building into a contemporary cabin that would open up to its surroundings. The swimming pool and a new annex were set apart from the initial building.

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Nature-Inspired Home in Norway Accessible Only by Boat

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Anchored to a rocky landscape in Larvik, Norway, this glass-walled home was especially designed as a weekend retreat for an interior architect, an artist and their two children. The post Nature-Inspired Home in Norway Accessible Only by Boat appeared first on Freshome.com. Designed by the architects at Lund Hagem , the site, accessible only by boat, is located within 16 feet of the water’s edge on a small island which boasts magnificent views.

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Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior

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Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior. Architecture › Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior. Located in Stavanger, Norway, Casa Kolonihagen by Tommie Wilhelmsen was especially developed as a summer holiday residence and accommodates a smal [.] -->. Religious Retreat in Norway With a Baptismal Pool: Froeyland Orstad Church. Low-Maintenance Retreat in Norway: Summer House Skåtøy. Best Of. Apartments.

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Wood and Glass Boxes Define Contemporary Retreat in Norway

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Architecture Studio Snorre Stinessen completed the design of Malangen Retreat , a cluster of accommodation units located in Tromsø, Norway. The post Wood and Glass Boxes Define Contemporary Retreat in Norway appeared first on Freshome.com. The cabins are located on a ridge rising from the fjord below and neighbor a lush forest. The clients wanted to enjoy a high level of privacy, while also being able to receive guests during the weekend.

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Tiny Modern Cabin in Norway Serves Up Style on the Rocks

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This tiny modern cabin by Lund Hagem Architects was built among large rocks and dense vegetation in Sandefjord, Norway. Photography by Kim Muller and Ivar Kvaal] The post Tiny Modern Cabin in Norway Serves Up Style on the Rocks appeared first on Freshome.com. The 322-square-foot retreat, an extension of an existing home on the site, replaces two old sheds. The stepped, ramped roof allows the owners to climb atop the dwelling to contemplate distant sea views.

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NCC Construction Norway to Construct Abels Hus Office Property in Trondheim

The A to Z of Building

NCC Construction Norway has been commissioned to construct the Abels Hus office property in Trondheim, Norway, for the property developer, KLP Eiendom. The order is worth SEK 295 million. The Abels

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Skanska Signs Contract to Build New High School in Skien, Norway

The A to Z of Building

Skanska has signed a contract with Telemark county council to build a new high school in Skien, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 460M, about SEK 450M, which will be included in the order bookings for

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Skanska to Construct NOK 316 M Commercial Property in Jessheim, Norway

The A to Z of Building

Skanska har signed a contract with Harald Kværner Eiendom AS to construct a commercial property and a parking garage in Jessheim, Norway. The contract value is NOK 316 M, about SEK 340 M, which

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Skanska Signs NOK 580 Million Construction Contract for New Heimdal School in Trondheim, Norway

The A to Z of Building

Skanska has signed a contract with Sør-Trøndelag fylkeskommune to build the new Heimdal school in Trondheim, Norway, The contract is worth NOK 580M, about SEK 570M, and will be included in

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Coastal Cabin under the Northern Lights

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located along the coast of Norway, Asante Architecture & Design created this custom home to blend into its surroundings. Architecture coastal home House in Norway natureThe client, a chef, wanted a home that could be completely at peace with the natural surroundings, while providing a retreat away from the rest of the world. From the living room, the owner can watch the moon rise, or fish off the side of the balcony.

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Skanska Signs NOK 580 M Contract to Renovate Granfoss Tunnel in Oslo, Norway

The A to Z of Building

Skanska has signed a contract with the Norwegian Road Administration (Statens vegvesen) to renovate the Granfoss tunnel in Oslo, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 580 M, about SEK 620 M, and will be

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Skanska to Construct New Building for Sør-Trøndelag University College in Trondheim, Norway

The A to Z of Building

Dahls Eiendom AS to refurbish existing facilities and construct new buildings at Sør-Trøndelag University College in Trondheim, Norway. Skanska has signed a contract with E.C. The total

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NCC to Construct New Tunnel Along E134 Highway in Telemark, Norway

The A to Z of Building

NCC has been commissioned to construct a new tunnel along the E134 highway between Gvammen and Århus in Telemark, Norway. The construction period will be four and a half years and the contract is

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Milestone’s Essence At The Rubble Tile Showroom

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Quarried from coastal regions, Norway’s fine-grained slate has been the foundation of grand cathedrals and modest homes. Photos Courtesy of Milestone Scandinavian design is known for clean lines, minimalist style and high functionality. But did you know that slate is the backbone of Scandinavian design?

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Ceramic Tile: The Key Element to Sustainable Building

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AzulejosAlcor, Norway. Ceramic tiles have become a fundamental building and surface material for the development, and design of sustainable commercial and residential projects. LaPlatera, Allure.

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Peab Builds Extension of E6 Near Trondheim

The A to Z of Building

Peab has received a contract for the extension and maintenance phase of the new section of highway on E6 between Kvål and Melhus in Norway. The customer is Nye Veier and the contract is worth NOK

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Norwegian Climbing Gym Looks Like An Actual Mountain

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The Norwegian Mountaineering Center by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter juts up into the sky from the Romsdal Fjord in Åndalsnes, Norway. Its massive, angular tower mimics snow-capped mountains in the distance. Instead of using rocks and snow, however, the design covers the building with a pixelated copy of the mountains made in tiles. This height allows for extra high rock walls on the interior.

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Merging Cultures in Oslo Eco-Gastrobar

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Masquespacio merged Spanish and Norwegian cultures together in an attempt to convey the best of both worlds in a unique culinary and visual experience: “ The restaurant of Vino Veritas as a part of the well-known ecologic winery, Cortijo El Cura, has its origins in the Andalusian region La Alpujarra and introduces the ecologic Spanish gastronomy into the most important cosmopolitan city of Norway.

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Scandinavian design extends to the countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland—offering a vast and eclectic taste that personifies this design movement and is characterized by simplicity, functionality and minimalism. Scandinavians not only preach this lifestyle, they live it — with 99% of Norway’s power being derived by hydropower. Are we all ready to hop on a place and move to Norway, Finland, Denmark or Sweden?

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Skanska Selected to Build Orkla’s New Norwegian Headquarter

The A to Z of Building

Skanska has signed a contract to build Orkla’s new headquarter in Oslo, Norway. The client is Drammensveien 149 Nybygg, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orkla Eiendom. The contract is worth NOK

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Peab Receives Contract for Building E6 Motorway Stretch

The A to Z of Building

Peab has been contracted to build a motorway stretch of the E6 between Trondheim and Melhus, Norway. The client is the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the contract amounts to NOK 1.16.

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Norwegian Statnett Commissions Peab for Construction of Three Substations

The A to Z of Building

Peab has been contracted to perform ground- and construction work in three substations in Nord-Trøndelag and Nordland in Norway. The customer is Statnett and the contract amounts to approximately

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Skanska Enters Contract to Construct Office Building and Parking House at Høvik

The A to Z of Building

Skanska has signed a contract with Det Norske Veritas Eiendom AS to build an office building and a parking house at Høvik outside of Oslo, Norway. The contract is worth about NOK 295 M in total

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Vino Veritas Eco-Gastrobar in Oslo Proves Design Merges Cultures

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Masquespacio merged Spanish and Norwegian cultures together in an attempt to convey the best of both worlds in a unique culinary and visual experience: “ The restaurant of Vino Veritas as a part of the well known ecologic winery, Cortijo El Cura, has its origins in the Andalusian region La Alpujarra and introduces the ecologic Spanish gastronomy into the most important cosmopolitan city of Norway.

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Striking Glass-Walled Penthouse on Top of Holmenkollen Ski-Jump [Video]

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Airbnb recently collaborated with interior designers Melissa Hegge and Nina Holst to transform the top of the Holmenkollen ski-jump in Norway into a spectacular glass-walled penthouse apartment. Dear ski enthusiasts out there, today we would like to provoke you with a question: wouldn’t it be interesting to live in a place as adventurous as skiing itself?

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Experiences of Buying Granite Worktops

Granite4Less

You can find blue granite from Brazil, gold granite from Italy and shimmering black from Norway. By Steve Patterson. A Granite For Everyone. At granite worktops we believe that there is a granite stone to suit every person. If you haven’t found the right stone for you yet, our experts will help you find the perfect one for you. Your worktops and counters can either be your new best friend or turn out to be your worst nightmare.

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The Finished Building is your Best Argument

Life of an Architect

Archive Peter Zumthor The article I read was on Peter Zumthor and his Zinc Mine Museum Project in Norway, and I found it in the digital version of Icon magazine. You might be surprised to learn that I am not on a first name basis with Peter Zumthor. Everything that I know about myself tells me that he and I would enjoy each others company … at least I would, and that’s 87% of the reason he and I should be hanging out.

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Suspended Steel Powder-Coated Staircase Floating Above the.

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Youthful and tastefully decorated, the Idunsgate apartment (Oslo, Norway) just got cooler and believe it or not… larger! Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. Suspended Steel Powder-Coated Staircase Floating Above the Ground. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->.

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15 Bar Cabinets That Will Have You Planning Dinner Parties By The Weekend

Trendir Magazine

Nordic made in Rosewood, Norway, the design features hidden shelves and a glass bar front. We’ve scoured the Internet and found some of the chicest bar cabinets around. Whether you fit them inside your finished basement, dining room, or a hosting area that you’re lucky enough to have a part of your open kitchen, these designs will have you planning extra dinner parties by the weekend.

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Architectural Bucket List

Life of an Architect

Norway – 4,844 miles from my house I have wanted to go to Norway for a long time – probably because I am 50% Norwegian and I want to get a grip on my heritage … besides, how many times can I have heard my Dad talk about Rømmegrøt – a porridge made from natural sour cream; served with butter, sugar and cinnamon – without having actually tried it? Summer is here and that means that families around the country are packing up and heading out on vacation.

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17 Christmas Living Rooms We’re Loving

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This elegant living room seen in a snowy-white home in Norway has just that. An unforgettable Christmas is built from love, compassion, and giving. Of course, we also love Christmas time for the twinkling lights, fresh trees, and familiar carols that make us feel warm year after year. Christmas is just around the corner, so here’s a little holiday decor inspiration to get you in the spirit wherever you are this holiday season.

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30 Modern Christmas Decor Ideas For Delightful Winter Holidays

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This elegant living room seen in a snowy-white home in Norway can inspire you to re-create the aesthetic of magic you remember from Christmas stories heard as a child. An unforgettable Christmas is carefully built from love, compassion and giving. Since the Christmas countdown has already started, we here at Freshome comprised a collection of 30 modern Christmas decor ideas for delightful winter holidays to inspire you.

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Hatchet Bedrooms | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Design / Hatchet Bedrooms Hatchet Bedrooms Bob Borson — September 9, 2013 — 77 Comments “ Hatchet Bedroom ” Have you heard this phrase before? I’d be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending ) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition. It has to do with bedroom design, specifically where the bed is placed in the bedroom.

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10 Pool Maintenance Tips That You Need To Try Right Now

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Low-Maintenance Retreat in Norway: Summer House Skåtøy. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. 10 Pool Maintenance Tips That You Need To Try Right Now. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Best Of › 10 Pool Maintenance Tips That You Need To Try Right Now. Facebook Twitter. +.