NRK Normannsløkka
New headquarters for the Norwegian public broadcaster
With Kringkastern, Snøhetta and LINK Arkitektur have developed a modern and generous headquarter and broadcasting centre that is both well-integrated and creates a clearly recognizable silhouette in the city.
The proposal developed by Snøhetta and LINK Arkitektur is a building that expresses movement - a rotating dynamic where soft, curved lines open up and invite to dialogue with the public and the city, like a broadcast.
The building's volume is designed as a composite structure where shifts in levels create a rhythmic movement. This construction provides a natural transition between the urban landscape and the open, green zones.
Green terraces on all sides of the upper floors create easy and flexible access for the employees. Vegetation and recreational areas on the terraces are planned based on wind analyses.
The proposal also clears space for a four-acre park in front of the entrance - a new destination for the neighborhood, visitors and employees, connecting the green spaces towards Kampen Park and giving the district an important green lung.
