Infill Project in Oslo, Norway
Materialised Space
Materialised Space
3rd semester M.Sc
Erasmus winter semester 2023
Architectural Design with Light and Colour
Erasmus winter semester 2023
Architectural Design with Light and Colour
NTNU Trondheim
Department of Architecture and Technology
Light and Colour
Kine Angelo and Barbara Matusiak
Department of Architecture and Technology
Light and Colour
Kine Angelo and Barbara Matusiak
Situated in Maridalsveien 48, Oslo, this infill project redefines the relationship between light, materiality, and spatial adaptability in a dense urban context. The design embraces an open, flexible layout while integrating sustainable strategies that enhance both environmental performance and user experience. The structural concept is based on two firewalls, which simultaneously level the site and frame the building. A timber column and beam system is introduced along the long sides, supporting pre-stressed π-slabs that span the full 10.5-meter depth of the building. A modular 2-meter column grid divides the space into seven equally sized zones, enabling a highly adaptable interior layout. The fifth and sixth floors are stepped back, reducing the building’s visual impact on the street and creating terraces with views of the city. The stairwell and lift core are positioned at one of the narrow sides, leaving the rest of the floor plan open for varied programmatic uses, realized through lightweight partitions. A key architectural feature is the curtain wall façade, designed with floor-to-ceiling sliding windows, allowing for maximum daylight penetration, natural ventilation, and visual openness. The façade fenestration is carefully aligned with the structural grid, ensuring a seamless interplay between interior and exterior. Vertical pilasters express the underlying column structure, reinforcing a sense of rhythm and coherence, while the horizontal floor slabs are subtly reflected in the façade articulation. The design incorporates a dynamic solar shading system that balances aesthetic refinement with functional adaptability. These sliding shading elements not only control glare but also integrate photovoltaic panels from the third floor upwards, actively contributing to the building’s energy efficiency. The angled photovoltaic modules on the stepped-back floors are positioned at a 50-degree incline, echoing the roofscape of surrounding historic buildings while optimizing solar gain. This integration of sustainable energy production with architectural expression highlights the project’s commitment to responsible urban development. By combining modularity, transparency, and passive energy strategies, the project presents a refined and context-sensitive approach to contemporary urban living. It successfully balances daylight optimization, spatial flexibility, and sustainability, offering a dynamic yet harmonious response to its Oslo city setting.
