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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. Munthes Gate 29 in Oslo, Norway by R21 ArkitekterJanuary 13th, 2020 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: R21 Arkitekter A listed, regional modernist, low office building at Frogner, Oslo is re-purposed onto a residential building with nine apartments in varying sizes, spanning from 77 to 196 m2. The original project was built in 1973, designed by architects Trond Eliassen and Birger Lambertz-Nilssen, they were awarded the “Sundt” prize for architecture due to “Munthes gate”-complex’s outstanding quality. The building is now listed as propper representative for architecture of its period. The transformation strives to preserve this particular character, while giving the building a new life.  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman
 Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman Stepped back from the street, the low profile building extends perpendicularly in the plot creating private green gardens in different levels. The renovation intends to exploit this existing quality to provide a sequence of inviting rooms both inside and outside. Adapting to the existing bearing structure resulted in nine unique homes, with a different layout and atmosphere, and allowed the opening of new large windows inviting the light and establishing a smooth transition to their private outdoor spaces.  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman The periods expression is reinforced by staying true to natural materials, oak and copper are used to complement the existing red bricks, while granite stone and corten steel are added to the exterior areas. Formal abstraction, a balanced colour scheme and attention to detail contributes to give the building a coherent, warm expression bringing back to life the timeless, classic qualities of the old “Munthes gate 29” award winning building.  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © Åke E:son Lindman  Image Courtesy © R21 Arkitekter  Image Courtesy © R21 Arkitekter  Image Courtesy © R21 Arkitekter  Image Courtesy © R21 Arkitekter  Image Courtesy © R21 Arkitekter
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