Monofunctional areas - Mainstreaming
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THE OSLO MODEL AS A NEGOTIATION ARENA BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTERESTS, OSLO, NORWAY
How to set up a negotiation arena, when the neighbour wants something elseOslo is a demographically fast growing city. It is situated between the sea and hilly forests which are key qualities for the city. In order to preserve the natural qualities and ensure a more sustainable growth the city has therefore (...)
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VULKAN MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT, OSLO, NORWAY
Based on a long term integral vision a private developer was able to create a mixed use urban area, that has both a mix in old and new buildings and programs. The development was based on the principles of sharing, high environmental ambitions and high quality.The Vulkan Factory is a former foundry located beside the Akerselva river in Oslo. When the foundry closed in the 1960s, the site was used for storage and craft businesses, sealed off from the rest of the city. The redevelopment of the (...)