Year: 2014 - 2017
Architect/interior architect: DARK
Address: Stavangergata 28, Oslo, Norway
Client: Kultur- og idrettsbygg Oslo KF
Program: 2.300 sqm + 640 sqm exterior skatepark
Team: Ingelin Bakken, Nikolaj Johansen, Merete Hoff (project management).
Task: feasibility studies, design development, detailing and implementation
Skateboarding was banned in Norway on 1 September 1978, with the intention of preventing serious accidents. This did not discourage the skateboarders, and the skateboarding scene grew steadily. When the ban was lifted in 1989 the interest exploded. Skateboarders went from being lawbreakers to celebrities and youth idols. In January 2017, 28 years after the ban was lifted, Oslo finally got its own custom-built venue for the today a well-established sport. Oslo Skatehall stands now as the best custom-designed skatepark, and one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe.
The architectural signature of the building is conceptually rooted in the elements and movement of skateboarding, thus exposing the hall’s function. The structure is dominated by two distinct and contrasting volumes, one light and one dark, which share the same architectonic language. These two structural elements form cantilevers, inclined in opposite directions to the underlying terrain. Raised in the east and west, they create dynamic diagonal lines in the landscape. Each cantilever has broad borders of golden metal sheeting, accentuating the dramatic forms and providing frames to the large, glass panels. Visual contact between interior and exterior is maintained through these glass facades, presenting a tantalizing impression of the building from a distance and allowing viewers outside to follow the action inside. The connection between interior and exterior space, coupled with good legibility in the layout, create a sense of security, clarity and order. The spacious dimensions of the hall give participants and spectators full access to the activities, which can even be observed from the café, making this an attractive vantage point.
The skatehall is situated in a prime location, surrounded by large outdoor recreational areas in Voldsløkka, part of Oslo’s Sagene district. The main entrance faces west and leads directly into the lobby and café, which are clearly visible through the glass façade in the south-west corner of the building. The huge cantilevered elements create a natural shelter over the entrance and outdoor seating area. In the summer months, the café opens up to this outside space and invites you to sit in the sun at tables or in the concrete amphitheatre which is set into the hillside beyond. To the east of the building, a terraced skatepark connects the different levels of the terrain, linking the concrete park at the base to Voldsløkka’s prime walking path at the top. From the amphitheatre and walking path, skating activities outside in the park and inside the hall can be experienced simultaneously. When the gates and doors are opened, these interior and exterior skating spaces become fully connected. This distinctive feature of the building creates unique possibilities for major events and competitions. The dramatic lines of the structure are echoed in the outside facilities, which respond to the landscape, connecting with the wider spaces of the recreational area.
Oslo Skatehall is primarily intended for general use but boasts an international standard suited to major competitions. Inside, the hall consists of two tall storeys, where the programs are adapted to the functions of skating. This allows the hall to accommodate all the different types of skating under one roof. Variation and flow are guiding design principles in the complex layout. Input from skaters themselves, both young and old, has assisted the architects in finding the best solutions for infrastructure and design. The main skating activity is situated on the lower level, which features a high ceiling giving ample space to custom-built skating elements. These were designed and constructed jointly by Glifberg+Lykke and IOU Ramps. A unique feature of Oslo Skatehall is the raised bowl, constructed in wooden materials. The structural elements of this burgeoning organic form can also be viewed from underneath. On the upper level, a separate viewing gallery spans the entire length of the hall, allowing spectators a clear overview of skating activities below. Visitors can play TV games, watch YouTube clips and edit films in the combined activity and media room. This space can also be used to hold seminars or host visits from kindergartens and schools.
There is a raw honesty to the materials selected, which creates variation in the surfaces and structures. Perforated aluminium sheeting in dark and light nuances covers the facades, ornamented with a surface pattern of Morse code symbols. These are a literal transcription of the 1978 law forbidding the use, sale and advertising of skateboards, commemorating the history of skateboarding in Norway. Morse code symbols also feature in the café and service areas but here the patterns convey slang terms and tricks used by the skating community.
The hall has been constructed in accordance with Passive House standards, with a focus on recycled materials, life-cycle costs (LCC), air circulation and sustainable energy sources. The end result is a holistic expression of function and space, in which impressive static spaces alternate with effective evacuation routes. Visible construction details have been integrated into the overall design, as a feature in their own right. Building information modelling (BIM) has enabled all participants in the project to collaborate successfully, from service providers, management teams, contractors and advisors down to the actual users of the facilities, each contributing their individual expertise. This collaborative approach has allowed us to achieve the best solutions to the challenges that arose during the planning and construction process; mutual dedication to quality from all involved is central in the successful result we see today.
Oslo Skatehall is a salute to youthful values, its fully-integrated holistic design oriented towards the future. The interaction of the building mass with the outdoor venues and surrounding park landscape are symbolic of the interaction between different generations of users, both performers and spectators, now and for many years to come.
Location: Stavangergata 28, Oslo, Norway
Project year: 2017
Architect/interior architect: DARK
Landscape architect: Rambøll
Interior skateboard elements:Glifberg+Lykke/IOU Ramps
Client: Kultur- og idrettsbygg Oslo KF
Contractor: Varden Entreprenør AS
Area: 2.300 sqm + 640 sqm exterior skatepark
Photographs: Finn Ståle Felberg/Kultur- og idrettsbygg Oslo KF, Lars Gartå/DARK, DARK.
NOMINATIONS/AWARDS
Nominated to Årets Bygg 2016.
Nominated to World architecture festival, Sport - Completed Buildings, 2017.
Winner of Årets Idrettsbygg, 2017.
Nominated to Oslo bys arkitekturpris 2017.
Nominated to OAFs arkitekturpris 2017.
Nominated to Arkitekturprisen 2017.
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Lars Gartaa/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Plan 01
Plan 02
Siteplan
Photo: Lars Gartaa/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Detail
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Facade
Sections
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Facade pattern/morse code
Photo: Lars Gartaa/DARK
Photo: Lars Gartaa/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Lars Gartaa/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Year: 2016/2017
Architect: DARK
Program: 7,000 m2 housing
Client: Olavsgard Eiendom AS
Entrepreneur: JM/ØMF
Location: Masserud, Lørenskog, Norway
Collaborator: HOLO Design (LARK)
Team (three phases): Daniel Ferdman, Ingelin Bakken, Tor Christian Møglebust, Nikolaj Johansen, Rannveig Yli, Odin Lapholm, Merete Hoff.
Task: feasibility studies, design development, detailing and implementation
Dark's proposal for a residential development in Masserud Gård calls for an "inclusive landscape principle". That means creating a 7,000 square meters development that follows the curvature of the landscape, connecting the contemporary buildings with a network of paths and small plazas. Three building typologies work together to create pockets of private lawns, gardens and yards, allowing the residents to meet and socialize in the common activity areas.
Terraced buildings to the south end of the plot overlook lush hiking paths. In the north, three and four-storey buildings are set against the forest to not obstruct views. The entire area is conceived so as to maximize sunlight and views of the surroundings for all residents.
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Floorplan of row house, type 1
Sections of row house, type 1
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Ingelin Bakken
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Siteplan
Photo: Finn Ståle Felberg/DARK
Model, 1:50
Model, 1:50
Photo: Ingelin Bakken
Year: 2015
Architect: DARK
Address: Dronning Eufemias gate 16, Oslo
Client: Oslo S Utvikling AS,
Program: New entrance for DEG 16
Task: Concept development
Team: Rakel Helling, Ingelin Bakken, Håkon Hilland (quality control)
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Original sketch from Sketchup.
Photo: Olaf Kon/DARK
Before and after, interior (visualization)
Before and after, exterior (visualization)
As built. Sections and facades.
As built. Sections and floor plan.
As built. Detail, oak ceiling.
As built. Detail, roof.
As built. Horizontal details.
As built. Vertical detail, roof/wall.
As built. Vertical details.
Year: 2016
Architect/interior architect: DARK
Program: 7617 m2 hotel
Client: Base Property AS
Entrepreneur: Backe Bygg AS
Address: Koppholen 17, Forus/Sandnes, Norway
Team: Rakel Helling, Marin Kulas, Ingelin Bakken, Ida Aagesen Trondsen.
Task: feasibility studies, design development
Immersed in the innovative and fast-growing international business environment at Forus, you will soon be able to enjoy all the facilities a new hotel can offer. The project at Forus is a unique opportunity to create an international hotel for commuters, employees at Forus, guests, and other clientele. The hotel sits on an almost flat plot at the southern part of the corporate area.
The volume is designed in order to provide a minimal footprint, creating a representative courtyard, and a visible main access seen from Koppholen. The facades are designed to provide a varied composition of windows and reflective fiberboards. These boards mounted in different directions, generates changing expression in accordance with the natural sunlight.
The hotel totals more than 7600m² spread across seven floors including the basement.
There is a ground floor with reception, lounge areas, conference halls with adjacent break out areas, a restaurant and bar. In the basement, you will find meeting rooms, a boardroom, a lounge, fitness facilities and toilets. This in addition to a number of stock, personal wardrobes and technical rooms. The five upper floors consist of hotel rooms. A total of 184 rooms, distributed with 108 doubles, 55 singles, 18 HC rooms and 3 suites.
In 1940, the German military established an airport at Forus that headquartered the forces and fighters of the Notification regiments in Norway during the World War ll.
When oil field development in the North Sea required helicopter support in the late 1960´s, use of the airport was changed. Forus was chosen as the helicopter base, transporting personel to and from the oil platforms until 1989. These historical events have inspired the interior concept of the hotel.
Built for an exhibition at the Wäinö Aaltonen Museum in Turku, Tree | House reconsiders the spatial experience of the forest in an urban setting by creating qualities of light found beneath a tree or group of trees. The project is both an interpretation of the Finnish forest and an exploration of the possibilities of building with a single constraint. Using only 48 x 48 mm profiles the project is developed around a simple and effective system of assembly in which no nails or fasteners are left visible.
The structure was built in Aalto University workshops in two halves and then transported to Turku for its final assembly on site.
Project data
Project completed in May 2007 (Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art)
Instructors: Pekka Heikkinen, Hannu Hirsi and Kimmo Lylykangas
Architectural Design and Construction: Olle Backman, Ingelin Bakken, Anamarija Ban, Davide De Visdomini, Michaela Dytrtova, David Getty, Anne Höppner, Ayana Kobayashi, Danijela Malic, Keigo Masuda, Mikel Merodio Gutierrez, Masatsugu Morikawa, Isabella Pfeiffer , Brigitt Rüttner , Jessie Smith , Esmeralda Ståhlberg , Philip Tidwell , Zhaoxia Wang and Katherine Wilson
Photos: Sarianna Salminen
Used materials: Structure – 48 x 48 mm sawn spruce boards
Photo: Sarianna Salminen/Wood Program
Photo: Sarianna Salminen/Wood Program
Photo: Sarianna Salminen/Wood Program
Photo: Sarianna Salminen/Wood Program
Photo: Sarianna Salminen/Wood Program
Floorplan
Year: 2012
Architect: DARK
Address: Uelandsgate 85, Oslo
Client: Profier AS
Program: 25000 sq.m. housing
Task: feasibility studies, design development
Year: 2013 - ongoing
Architect: DARK
Address: Grandkvartalet, Larvik (Norway
Client: Inter Eiendom/Grandkvartalet AS
Program: 30.000 sq.m. housing/hotel/retail/office
Team: Nikolaj Johansen, Lars Ribbum (technical), Ingelin Bakken, Merete Hoff (qulity control)
Task: design development, detailing and implementation
BIM Revit 2017
Typical floor plan, building A (housing)
Facades, building A (housing)
Section, building A (housing)
Typical floor plan, building B (hotel/conference)
Facade, building B (hotel/conference)
Section, building B (hotel/conference)
Typical floor plan, building C (housing)
Facade, building C (housing)
Section, building C (housing)
Typical floor plan, building D (housing)
Facade, building D (housing)
Facade, building E (housing)
Year: 2016
Architect: DARK
Address: St.Halvardsgate 28, Oslo
Client: Kirkens Bymisjon
Program: 3261 sq.m. hotel (staff consisting of refugees) - rehabilitation from housing for the elderly
Team: Ingelin Bakken, Odin Monje Lapholm and SPIR Arkitekter
Task: feasibility studies, design development
Year: 2015 - 2016
Architect: DARK
Address: Malerhaugveien, Oslo
Client: USBL
Program: 16.200 square metre housing project.
Task: Concept development
Team: Daniel Ferdman, Ingelin Bakken, Hannes Karlsson, Nikolaj Johansen
Year: 2016
Architect: DARK
Address: Hjalmar Brantingsvei 8, Fyllingsdalen
Client: Hylkje Invest AS
Program: 8300 sq.m. housing
Task: feasibility studies, design development
THE FINNISH SAUNA
The sauna is a small room or hut heated to around 80 degrees Celsius. It is used for bathing as well as for mental and physical relaxation.
The sauna has always been important for Finns. It has a long history, going back at least a thousand years, probably more. Originally the sauna was a place to bathe, but as it was the only available clean place with abundant water, it has also been a place for giving birth and healing the sick.
There are today an estimated 2 million saunas in Finland, 1.2 million of which are in private apartments and the rest in summer cottages, hotels and public swimming pools. Quite something for a population of 5 million.
History has seen a variety of differents sauna types in Finland and other cultures have had their own versions of the sweat bath: the native American sweat lodge, or inipi, the Russian bania and the Turkish hamam steam bath.
A short swim in a lake completes the perfect sauna experience. Finland has rather cold winters and all their lakes freeze for several months. Does this stop the Finns? Not really. Often accompanied by a sauna, swimming in a frozen lake is called avantouinti.
TARVASPÄÄ, GALLEN-KALLELA MUSEUM
The Gallen-Kallela Museum in Tarvaspää is a studio museum that presents works of Akseli Gallen-Kallela who was one of the foremost painters and graphic artists in Finland in the late 1800’s and in the early 1900’s.
Originally designed and built by Akseli Gallen-Kallela for himself and his family in 1911-1913, this combined studio and home is an interesting building. In many ways, it bears the image of its designer. It is a fluid blend of various styles and Finnish and international architectural traditions in much the same way as Gallen-Kallela was a “national cosmopolitan” equally at home in the wilds of Northern Finland as in the salons of the European art world. The location of the house on a bluff and facing the sea and its varied aspects tell of Gallen-Kallela’s artistic concepts and sense of drama. The museum is a medieval castle, a Renaissance palazzo, and a safe and secure home.
In the courtyard of Tarvaspää is a wooden villa built in the 1850s. belonging to the nearby manor of Alberga, the villa houses a café and restaurant. Growing in front of the villa are old oaks that belonged to the manor’s park and the apple trees of Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s wife Mary. By the shore is a chimneyless “smoke” sauna which is still in operation.
THE SITE
The site is located in the surroundings of Tarvaspää, the Akseli Gallen-Kallela Museum. It is in a beautiful scenic location on Laajalahti Bay on the border of Helsinki and Espoo, only 10 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. It can be reached via the Turunväylä motorway and the Kehä I ring road. There is also a route for pedestrians and cyclists leading to the cultural and historical area from Munkkiniemi in Helsinki and Ruukinranta in Espoo.
A visitor coming from the direction of Helsinki to the The Gallen-Kallela Museum. will pass along the seashore, cross wooden bridges and walk through rushes by the shore and a dense grove. First to be seen among the tall spruces and birches is the sauna building’s mysteriously humble facades. The forest-like building close to the shoreline is approached along a small path where suddenly the high end wall with the entrance opens to the visitor. The sauna opens its arms towards the shore to receive its visitor from bathing. The tall trees around the sauna provides privacy to the users, and then especially during the summer season when the deciduous trees are rich of foliage.
SYSTEM OF THE FLOOR PLAN
The sauna building is designed with thoughts of human movements and desires. The most important elements in a sauna should be privacy and comfort, so this building is divided into three sections, as shown in the diagram below, where the most intimate and private spaces are totally closed from the surroundings and the daily areas are more open towards the outer world. The sauna has a rhythm that can be compared to a symmetric system. You enter in the back of the building, where you have the most public and open spaces, and from there you can choose the private “wet” part of the building or the exposed large space for relaxing.
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The entire project with description, sketches and detailed studies can be seen here.
Selected visualizations made with Revit/V-ray/Sketchup/Photoshop.
Oslo skatehall, 2015
Oslo skatehall, 2015
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Masserud, 2014
Uelandsgate 85, 2015
Uelandsgate 85, 2012
Uelandsgate 85, 2015
Uelandsgate 85, 2012
Quality pond hotel, 2015
Quality pond hotel, 2015
Quality pond hotel, 2013
Quality pond hotel, 2013
Quality pond hotel, 2013
Quality pond hotel, 2013
Quality pond hotel, 2014
Quality pond hotel, 2014