Rust House in Oslo, Norway by JARMUND/VIGSNÆS AS ARKITEKTER MNAL

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Rust House in Oslo, Norway by JARMUND/VIGSNÆS AS ARKITEKTER MNAL

January 23rd, 2019 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: JARMUND/VIGSNÆS AS ARKITEKTER MNAL

The inner east municipality of Oslo is a diverse and urban area called Gamlebyen (old town). The area is the oldest parts of Oslo dating back to medieval ages. The area has been in decline for large parts of the twentieth century, but is now experiencing an upturn in popularity and gentrification.

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Architects: JARMUND/VIGSNÆS AS ARKITEKTER MNAL
Project: Rust House
Location: Oslo, Norway
Primary Architects: Einar Jarmund, Håkon Vigsnæs, Alessandra Kosberg, Ane Sønderaal Tolfsen, Erlend Skjeseth
Size: 198 m²
Completed: 2016

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Rust House is designed flexibly for a family of six; to adapt their living to the current number of family members – as kids and teenagers comes and goes. The architectural volume of the house corresponds to neighboring walls in various heights: politely adapted between existing houses. As a result of originally living in the building next door, the family built a new house in their own backyard to extend their lifestyle into a new home.

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Three volumes create an L-shaped structure with a small inner garden for family enjoyment, in addition to two private and quiet roof top terraces. The carefully chosen window placements give views to a narrow urban context on the ground floor and first floor – in contrast to a wide open view from the living room on the top floor. The materials used are solid and maintenance free; with corten steel facades, plywood interiors and concrete floors.

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Tags: Norway, Oslo

Categories: House, Residential

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