MOA
Ålesund, Norway
2024
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
Analysis
1. The plot has a height difference of approx. 5 meters
2. Traffic in Borgundvegen creates noise pollution within the plot
3. The surrounding streets are not connected to the plot and creates barriers
4. Strong wind from the south-west
5. Nice view to the sea and the Sunnmørsalpene
6. Surrounding buildings are of different heights
and scale
Respond
1. Terrain adaptation
2. Buildings create a noise barrier
3. Devision for the flow through the plot
4. Tunhus are introduced and creates good urban spaces
5. Maintain sight lines towards the sea and the Sunnmørsalpene
6. Downscaling of building volume in relation to the surrounding buildings
SITUATION PLAN
Modularity to ensure a high degree of flexibility
8 m x 14 m
Houses are planned in a grid system that is suitable for standard dimensions in moderate sizes. The dimensioning provides opportunities for the use of low-emission materials that are healthy and durable, such as solid wood and glulam
Adjustable grid system (7,8x14)
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Ensures good daylight conditions
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Makes room for the technical core and guides in the housing core
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Enables the use of solid wood and glulam
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Ensures efficient erection of buildings
Housing
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Allows for varied housing sizes
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Larger housing mixed with smaller housing
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Allows for neighborhoods composed across several generations
Typology: Urbanism
Location: Ålesund, Norway
Year: 2024
Status:
Size: 21 800 m2
Client: Moa Vest Eiendom AS
Team: Gudrun Jona Arinbjarnardottir, Aleksandra Volfova, Vit Gerhard,
Marit Justine Haugen, Dan Zohar