Barcode Highrise Complex
Bjørvika, Oslo - Norway
Part of the larger Fjordcity-project in Oslo we find Barcode, a highrise clauster in downtown Oslo right next to the
newly completed Oslo Opera House. Around 10 highrise buildings around 45m to 70m tall. This is the original model
which won the masterplan competition in 2003 under the name "Barcode". Its was made by Norwegian
Dark Arkitekter
AS which is also behind one of the single highrises in this complex. Barcode is on schedule to be completed in 2014. By
now, late 2008 the design for 7 highrises is ready or more or less ready, we're still waiting for 3-4 more highrise-designs
to be announced.
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PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Com)
PricewaterhouseCoopers occupied its new headquarter, a 46m, or 12 floor tall high-rise building in Bjørvika in May 2007.
The agreement between PWC and the owner
Oslo S Utvikling AS was signed on March 18th 2005, and was the first
high-rise building to be approved and built at the new high-rise complex in Bjørvika, next to Osle Opera House.
Construction of the tower started in january 2006 and was completed in May 2007.
A-Lab designed the building which
has a main facade material of glass, with a outside skin of sun shading elements.
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KLP Bygget (U/C)
KLP Eiendom (a Norwegian real estate management company) has started the construction of their new office building
in Bjørvika. Their plot will consist of one building leading into two different towers, both been 64m tall. The eastern
tower contains offices, while the western tower will consist of 54 apartments from the 9th floor to the 18th floor, which
will be the top floor. Oslo-based architect
S+J Arkitekter AS have designed the building which has an area of 37 800m2.
Ground was broken in 2007, and construction began in January 2008. The building is on schedule for completion in
summer of 2010.
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Isfjellet (Approved)
A 16 floor tall approved office building next to KLP Bygget (U/C) and Visma Headquarters (Approved). Its designed by
the architect company
Snøhetta and is inspired by a breaking glacier, where its name "Isfjellet", meaning "The Glacier"
comes from. Isfjellet will face Dronning Eufemias gate and Oslo Opera House with 12 floors (51m). Towards north, or
Oslo Central Station it will increase its height to 16 floors and 67m. The entire 16.950 m2 large building will room offices.
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Visma Bygget (Approved)
Visma, a Norwegian founded consulting business, has acquired this second building in the Barcode development for
relocation of their Oslo headquarters. The 67m tall building is structured as three ‘towers’, connected internally by large,
three-story atriums. The towers vary in heights and provide for a semi-sheltered roof terrace on top of the middle
tower. The building is located in the center of this new development, along a new major street and adjacent to a
pedestrian route connecting the areas behind the train lines, by a bridge, with the waterfront and former harbor area.
This unique location, in a new dense development, anchors the building at ground level with large public spaces and
creates a landmark with its 17 stories. It will attract both future employees and clients, encouraging a dynamic working
environment and culture, enabling Visma to deliver top services to their clients. The building is designed by
Dark
Arkitekter AS.
Construction is set to start in January 2009 with completion in 2011.
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DnB NOR (Approved)
Final design is not here yet, but this is three highrises on 15, 16 and 17 floors with offices and apartments.
Construction will start in 2009, but has been delayed a few months after findings of historical items during pre-
constructions in 2008. Norway's largest bank, DnB NOR will occupy most of these three highrises which they are making
their new headquarters.