Recovering from cancer, Swedish style at Hotel Von Kræmer!
As cancer increases to effect a large percentage of the population, the Swedes have decided to make the treatment process as pleasant as possible. The intelligent design of Skandion Clinic by Link Arkitektur has created Scandinavia’s first cancer clinic using proton therapy. The complex technical construction required a highly advanced radiotherapy facility, preparation rooms, offices, conference rooms, a hotel and a restaurant.
We arrived on site to wet chaos, rain was lashing down and the constructors had decided to it was a good day to conceal some cables under the exterior paving. Photographing the luxurious interior’s of Hotel Von Kræmer on the top floor was the first order of the day! Luckily by the afternoon all was back in place outside and we were free to visually play with the exciting structure! What do you think of the results?
Front facade at night of Skandion Klinikken & Hotel Von Kraemer, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Rear facade at night of Skandion Klinikken & Hotel Von Kraemer, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Entrance to Skandion Klinikken, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Graphic detail of door arch at Skandion Klinikken & Hotel Von Kraemer, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Detail of Hotel Von Kraemer Restaurant, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Skandion Klinikken & Hotel Von Kraemer, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Skandion Klinikken Administration department, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
A standard room at Hotel Von Kraemer, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
One of the breakout lounge areas at Hotel Von Kraemer, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Lounge area at Hotel Von Kraemer, Uppsala, Sweden designed by Link Arkitektur.
Link to feature on Archinect by Link Arkitektur: http://archinect.com/firms/project/53416700/skandion-clinic/118788027
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Historic hanseatic design blends with contemporary ideas.
Having photographed the interior of this project late last year (view it here PwC Office) the exterior is finally completed. An unusual structure blending the historic hanseatic designs of Sandviken waterfront with contemporary materials and concepts designed by Rambøll. The buildings combine Price Waterhouse Cooper’s new Hq and luxury apartments.
We are looking forward to seeing the project coming fully to life in the summer of 2015 as people enjoy the new landscaping designed by Smedsvig landskapsarkitekter.
Overview at dusk of Price Waterhouse Coopers HQ designed by Ramboll, Bergen, Norway.
View from the ocean of Price waterhouse Coopers HQ designed by Ramboll, Bergen, Norway.
Employees outside the entrance of Price Waterhouse Coopers HQ designed by Ramboll, Bergen, Norway.
Raised view of the front facade at Price Waterhouse Coopers HQ designed by Ramboll, Bergen, Norway.
Aerial view of Price Waterhouse Coopers HQ designed by Ramboll, Bergen, Norway.
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Redesigning the ideal learning environment.
When you enter the recently refurbished Hitchin campus of North Hertfordshire College you can hardly believe this was a existing structure. Scott Brownrigg have provided fantastic value for money with this clever renovation. SB describe the philosophy behind the hub area as ‘providing much sought after additional areas for learning and social interactions, while acting as a point of orientation, linking the existing buildings through the rationalisations of circulation routes’.
Another day of fun photographing at school concludes our 2014 run of education projects, looking forward to seeing what new design developments 2015 offers the sector!
Students exiting the North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
Fronta elevation at night time of North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
Overview of the central hub area North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
Students meeting in the central hub area North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
Blue stairs in the central hub area, North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
Overview of the central hub area North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
Students in one of the open plan classrooms, North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
A female student and lecturer in one of the open plan classrooms, North Hertforshire College designed by Scott Brownrigg, Hitchin, UK
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A new holy structure rises from the Fjords!
Surrounded by energised landscape the Knarvik Church embraces the local environments dramatic qualities. Clad entirely in pine wood the project is founded on a rich history of refined wooden designs. Internationally renowned Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter have been shortlisted for the MIES ARCH European Union Prize 2015 with this stimulating design. They consider the church to be ‘carefully adapted to the terrain and dimensioned to respect and blend harmoniously into the landscape’s vegetation, topography, and spatial quality.’
We would love to hear your thoughts about this iconic building.
Frontal view of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Front elevation of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Main facade of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Side profile of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Window and cladding detail of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Abstaract detail of the spire at Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Abstract detail of the spire at Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Window and cladding detail at night of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Altar and baptism bowl at Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Interior of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
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Namibia…from the archive.
With 200+ religious structures in our archive we thought it would be rude not to include one in this month of religious celebration.
This has very different atmosphere to the images that appeared in our Structural Divinity Exhibition last year. However sometimes a bit of colourful visual romance brightens up the day. We hope you have enjoyed our 2014 ‘From the archive’ series. We are considering themes for a similar series next year so feel free to send any ideas over.
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Knarvik church in stormy conditions!
Working on a last minute project for new client Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter. The Knarvik church is not quite finished yet but they desperately needed some dramatic shots for an architectural competion today. With nothing but rain and dark cloud scheduled in Bergen we had to make the most of the conditions. More images to follow soon…
Knarvik Kirke during a stormy November evening!
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The first ‘passive house’ school design constructed in Oslo.
L2 Arkitekter have designed Oslo’s first passive house, not an easy accomplishment at Oslo’s latitude!
The energy consumption of Bjørnsletta school will meet passive house criteria. The building´s heating requirements are reduced because of good insulation and good windows, minimized cold bridges and high air-tightness values. The ventilation system has very efficient heat recovery units (at 84 percent). The energy needs for ventilation are reduced through demand controlled and energy efficient fans (SFP-factor 1,5). The lighting system is also energy-efficient and demand controlled. (info from http://www.arkitektur.no)
School design has certainly changed since I was a young boy! The integration of art instillations in this school really create an engaging environment. The central atrium contains a purpose designed light with 792 crystals representing the maximum student capacity of the school! Artwork flows throughout the building into the vibrant pink corridors with graffiti and sculptures on the wall while sound-scapes are played through speakers.
Students playing at Bjoernsletta School, designed by L2 Arkitekter, Oslo, Norway.
Students using the main atrium at Bjoernsletta School, designed by L2 Arkitekter, Oslo, Norway.
Students using the library facilities at Bjoernsletta School, designed by L2 Arkitekter, Oslo, Norway.
Students relaxing in the corridors of Bjoernsletta School, designed by L2 Arkitekter, Oslo, Norway.
Facade detail at Bjoernsletta School, designed by L2 Arkitekter, Oslo, Norway.
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Salt lake…from the archive.
The expanse of Salt Crystal formations covering parts of Death Valley are incredible. Here we have a young male added in the shot to give a sense of scale and perspective to the enormity of this landscape.
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Wooden school design at the architectural cutting edge in Scandinavia.
The quality of education buildings across Europe has certainly been raised over the last few years, but Norway still appears to lead the way when it comes to creative uses of sustainable wooden products. The day spent photographing the Nore Neset School was a pleasure, glorious weather and extremely polite students, certainly helped!
The architects on this project Ramboll have an internal division which is currently producing some of Scandinavia’s most exciting designs (click here to view other projects of Ramboll’s we have photographed: Akrobaten Bridge, PwC Office), whilst it’s 11,000 consulting engineers continue to generate sustainable solutions across the world. We hope to show you some more of these projects in the future!
Children leaving school at Nore Neset Skole, Os, Norway designed by Ramboll.
Children playing outside Nore Neset Skole, Os, Norway designed by Ramboll.
Overview of Nore Neset Skole at night, Os, Norway designed by Ramboll.
Overview of the cafe area at Nore Neset Skole, Os, Norway, designed by Ramboll.
Central atrium as the last of the summer rays shines through, at Nore Neset Skole, designed by Ramboll.
Breakout first floor meeting area, at Nore Neset Skole, designed by Ramboll.
The auditorium with students dancing, at Nore Neset Skole, designed by Ramboll.
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Owlswood, modern living in the Sussex countryside.
Hidden away in the picture box perfect East Sussex countryside lies the quintessentially British village of Mayfield. Nestled in amongst the trees is Owlswood, a sensitively renovated property set in landscaped gardens. Commissioned by James Hardie to photograph a range of recently re clad projects this was one of our favourites. Just after the last shots were taken the heavens clouded over and a classic end of summer storm ensued!
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