Our beloved Nitja Art Centre is taking part in Open House from September 11–13. Welcome!

https://barcelonarchitecturewalks.com/buenos-aires-international-biennial-of-architecture/ We are deeply proud to have been invited to represent Norway at the Buenos Aires International Architecture Biennial in 2026. A pioneering event in the Latin American architectural scene, the Buenos Aires Biennial is recognised as one of the world’s most important architecture biennials, alongside Venice and São Paulo. As the Biennial celebrates its 20th anniversary, we are honoured to

We are excited to have the opportunity to design a residential project for seniors on a 4,000-square-metre site in Nordstrand for the Vietnamese congregation.

Workshop with the pupils - Art work in the making! With the project Sanket, we aim for the schoolchildren to take part in gathering wool, clay, wood, and stone from the school’s surroundings, and to work these materials into artistic forms.

Flekkefjord Municipality envisioned a new outdoor stage in Fjellparken, a place that could bring people together and serve as a cultural meeting point for the entire city. Opening soon!

Exciting times ahead: With the building permit now granted, this week will reveal who is selected to construct the Stiklestad Cultural Centre.

HZA has been selected as the team to develop the Vollan square in Flekkefjord Municipality. With this project, the municipality aims to explore how the area currently comprising the playground at Vollen can be renewed into a meeting place for multiple generations.

HZA gathered for a KS workshop with Christian Hofmeier from arkitektbedriftene.

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A milestone!
The application for planning permission for Stiklestad towards the next 100 years has been submitted to Verdal Municipality.

HZA gathered for an AI workshop with Nitzan Bartov, PhD Fellow from Henning Larsen’s Copenhagen office.

Kongens gate in Skien is now officialy completed . HZA designed the bus stop as part of the new street, developed by Dronninga Landskap.

Our first circular house pilot is under construction in Brekstad, marking an important step in the development of the Sirkbo project together with Norgeshus. https://www.sirkbo.no/

HZA is proud to be featured in the newly published book Norwegian Architecture 1980–2025 by Ulf Grønvold . HZA is featured with two projects, U31 and Fireplace for Children .The publication presents key works that have defined Norwegian architecture from 1980 to today, highlighting the breadth and quality of contemporary architectural practice .

With the project Sanket, we aim for the schoolchildren to take part in gathering wool, clay, wood, and stone from the school’s surroundings, and to work these materials into artistic forms.

We’re pleased to share that the building permit for Christian Krohgs Gate 2 has been approved.The project involves the transformation of an old factory into new spaces that bring renewed life to the building and its surroundings.Exciting progress ahead!

The HZA team travelled to Venice for this year’s study trip, visiting the 19th International Architecture Exhibition Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective , and gathering inspiration from the pavilions and exhibitions for our ongoing work

HZA is taking part in the Bygg Reis Deg construction fair in Lillestrøm, showcasing our collaboration within the SirkTre Consortium and our project Sirkbo.no .

TREKANTTOMTEN: The plan proposal for Trekanttomten in Aker Brygge, Oslo, has been submitted for final approval. Exciting times ahead!

Marit is part of the exhibition ART·HAND·WORK , on view from 19 September 2025 to 1 February 2026, presenting her work COAL . The exhibition explores the intersection of craft, material, and artistic practice, highlighting how artists engage with manual processes in contemporary art. Read more about artwork at COAL

Lovely people, perfect weather, inspiring speeches, soup, a bonfire, and music. We were honored to open our new art installation, RITUALS , in Vestre Toten. https://www.pilegrimsleden.no/en/interest-points/tankeplass-ritualer

Sti for Øyet – Under Construction We are honored to transform the old garage in Stokke into a new exhibition and meeting space for visitors and the local community.

Klosterenga sculpture park integrates art, river, nature and urban life, becoming a cultural landmark in Oslo. HZA is proud to be part of...

HZA together with Dronninga Landskap and Zenisk are prequalified for the rethinking of 5 public spaces in Ålesund.