Oslo Science City
Oslo, Norway
Client
Oslo Science City
Typology
Urbanism
Status
Completed
EXISTING AXES — By analysing the existing city structure we have identified two independent axes running from Blindern station to the wilder nature of Marka, and from the strong classic lines of the university area down toward Frogner and further towards the fjord.
CONNECT VIA TRANSPORT HUBS — In a single gesture, we connect Gaustadalleen and Blindernaksen via the strenghtened transport hubs, creating the Loop that links the existing campus area at Blindern to new development potentials, across barriers created by the metro and over towards Nedre Gaustad.
GREEN BELT IN 2045 — The green belt is a key element of the concept that stretches from the fjord through the formal sculpture landscape of Frognerparken and up through Oslo Science City towards the mountains and Nordmarka. The green belt is being gradually developed and ties together the central area. A series of secondary corridors and hiking trails connect the belt throughout the whole innovation district.
THE LOOP — The Loop connects new and historic public spaces, buildings and public attractors in a string of pearls through a strong urban design. The Loop will provide a visible identity for the innovation district, and act as an epicenter that the innovation district can grow from.
CONNECT TO THE ENTIRE AREA — By pulling the visible identity and urban design from the Loop out as arms connecting to the key points of interest within Oslo Science City, we tie the entire area together.
ADDED MASS IN 2045 — To reach the goal of a vital and world-leading innovation district a string of factors need to be successful: a critical mass development, urban life and a mix of programs to ensure everyday needs within walking distance. By 2045 we envision adding 1.4 million m2 to the area, with focus on building additions, reuse and renovations.
MOBILITY 2045 — OSC aims to reduce car traffic by 2045, prioritizing people first-streets and shifting from a street network based on car traffic to soft mobility. A transportation system that reduces the need to own a car by providing safe, convenient, connected, affordable options, and encourages new mobilities, bike-share, e-bike, e-vehicles, autonomous busses and shared mobility.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL & KEY POINTS — Oslo Science City is an area of 167 ha in close proximity of central Oslo. Currently hailed as Norway's most knowledge-intensive area, we have identified key points of interest, potentials and plots for the development of a world-leading innovation district.
“Our design for Oslo Science City seeks to strengthen and develop the existing communities and neighborhoods while expanding the area’s diversity through new spaces to live, work and share knowledge. To manifest the identity of Oslo Science City, the elements of the master plan are tied together in a continuous loop of welcoming multifunctional buildings and spaces that open out towards the streets and create an engaging urban environment.”Bjarke Ingels - Founder & Creative Director, BIG
“In Oslo science City we seek to create meeting spaces both outdoor and indoor, between scientists, students, visitors and residents. The loop connects the area and create a string of meetings, and innovation hubs that are key in creating meeting areas. The innovation hubs should be part of the urban strategy and act both as urban connector, contain urban qualities and knowledge sharing. The loop and its elements solve physical barriers and create meeting spots, integrating the nature as well as linking the area to mobility in and out of Oslo Science City,”Kamilla Heskje - Senior Architect, BIG
Partner in Charge
Bjarke Ingels
David Zahle
Project Leader
Kamilla Heskje
Project Team
Camille Breuil
Laura Wätte
Paula Madrid
Vladislav Saprunenko
Xiaochang Qiu
Jenna Hukkinen
Eirini Karamfyllidou
Collaborators
Team A-Lab
Comte Bureau
Civitas & Menon