Sicily…from the archive.
We love Sicily it’s a massively underrated destination in the Med. An incredible amalgamation of Italian, Greek and North African architecture, delicious food, exciting wine and very few tourist, what’s not to like?
The Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista is the main monument of Ragusa Superiore to the right of centre. Here’s a panoramic, stitched landscape, no tripod involved so we’re quite impressed with photoshops job!
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The Dead Sea…from the archive.
Ripples on the Dead Sea in Israel with Jordan on the horizon. Such a tranquil place yet it is surrounded on all sides by political and religious confusion. Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?
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Death Valley…from the archive.
Whilst on a road trip along the West coast of USA with an old friend, we located a range of disused mines in the desert. They had a nostalgic charm but also reminded us of the raw power and labour that America is founded on. This mine head was located in the middle of Death Valley, we even found an original Norwegian Mackrell tin from 1912!
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Dramatic architectural designs in paradise.
Three properties using the same visual language but with different volumes and surface materials. A small rocky out crop in the fjords provides a dramatic location for these innovative housing designs.
Link Arkitektur have had some fun on the drawing board here, the angled walls visually minimise the overall appearance of the structures. Split over two floors the properties afford unobstructed views out to sea. Large balconies were a priority for all of the residents so their children can plan safely in a controlled space at young age. The gardens back on to drops of over 10 meters down to the small harbour.
Dramatic angled residential property in the fjords of Bergen.
Rear view of angled wall and terrace.
Detail of angled wall and roof structure.
Fun on the terrace with the fjords in the background.
Contemporary scandinavian interior design.
Unusual front entrance with children playing.
Overview Of Fannahammeren residential properties.
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Mediterranean atmosphere for this scandinavian residential design.
Combining white rendered concrete with wooden cladding has provided a mediterranean feel to this residential property. We we’re lucky with the weather on our visit as the sun beat down over the fjords at Hellen Panorama designed by Link Arkitektur.
The project integrates contemporary living spaces with large breakout balconies and communal play areas. Although according to the residents of which the majority are pensioners the bouncing horse will receive little attention except when grand children visit!
Overview of this scandinavian residential project in Bergen.
South facade where balconies predominate.
Large terrace areas over looking the Fjords on this modern terraced property in Bergen.
Graphic detail looking up at communal stairs to playground.
Retired couple enjoying the magnificent view from their new flat in Bergen.
Wooden cladding breaking up the facade.
Contemporary furnishings in this luxury flat over looking the Fjords in Bergen.
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Designing an open plan office environment using primary colours.
Providing a stimulating yet functional office environment is not as easy as it sounds. Here Link Arkitektur have played with the idea of intertwined energy forms and translated this into primary colours and graphics.
The concept derives from the resident company ABB’s business, a multinational corporation headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, operating in robotics and mainly in the power and automation technology areas.
Contemporary nordic designed furniture.
Simple but effect designs.
Subtle graphics on the glass walls providing some privacy.
Brave use of primary colours in this open plan office.
A nice combination of surfaces for the meeting room.
As offices return to the open plan design quiet room demand increases.
Effective use of High backed orange sofa for informal meetings.
Graphics providing privacy whilst allowing light to pass through.
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Bergen…from the archive
This shot sat in a picture library untouched for about 5 years, before being snapped up by an American Industrial company for $8500! Not bad for an evening stroll around the old dockyards of Bergen, Norway.
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Living on the edge of a nature reserve at Koksabukta!
South of Oslo lies the peninsula of Fornebu, formally the main airport before Gardemoen was developed. The large idyllic plot of land surrounded by fjord has been made available for residential development and Link Arkitektur are one of the first to complete a development.
Moonrise on the edge of a nature reserve!
Central walkway connecting the residential properties
Subtle landscaped surroundings
One of the blocks at night
Top floor terrace, perfect for champagne sipping and enjoying the view!
Unusual terrace design
Metal cladding on the east facade, a classic Link feature
Children playing on the west border
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Elegantly designed Knarvik church.
Took a few shots on the iPhone as I drove past this dramatic church recently designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, looking forward to photographing it properly when the project completes.
Overview of the church during construction at dusk.
Detail of wood cladding and windows at dusk.
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Asker Culture House a beacon for the community.
Hidden away in a sleepy town just outside of Oslo sits Asker. Surrounded by gentle rolling hills and forest it was time for the centre of town to be revitalised. Link Arkitektur was awarded the challenge to design an integrated culture centre incorporating a library, cinema, gallery and cafe.
Night time exterior of the main facade.
Day time exterior of main facade
Detail of staff terrace
Main entrance to the library and cinema
Aerial overview showing contemporary artwork in foreground
Hundven-Clements Photography 