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Typology-urban fabric 1870From a reconstruction sketch of Viketunet in Strandvik in 1870

Vision Our vision is that Os not only becomes attractive due to the short commuting time to Bergen, but that it becomes a town which, due to its scale, placement in the landscape and cultural histo-ry, is an attractive choice in and of itself. Os should offer a unique commodity for current and future citizens, with experiences and atmospheres which can attract guests from near and far. In this period of transition, the town should retain its own identity and culture, with links back to its history in a contemporary framework which fulfills the modern town's needs for change and development.

The goal is to create an attractive, composed and vibrant centre with housing, businesses and services which contains mixed cultural and social attractions that appeal across generations, to both citizens and visitors. This should happen in a lively framework which can survive the com-petition from the shopping centres of the suburbs by offering an urban district with elements and atmospheres that have grown out of the place and can only be found here.

The development of Os centre should strengthen the town's ties to the water. It should allow the contrast between water, land and town to become a vivid experience, creating a variation bet-ween intimate, sheltered urban environments and spectacular openings and views to the water.

We will celebrate the meeting of land, river and fjord with a story which is based on the town's hi-story and strong tradition of craftsmanship in the development of a modern, sustainable centre.

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CITY STRATEGY

Responding to the greater changes in the region, the centre naturally extends itself in a wider area.

The topography of the area defines a clear space for the future centre : the whole bottom of the valley is

concerned. With the planned bridge connections across the river, a new network of paths along the water and op on the hill, which is rich in experiences and free of cars,

will be created.

Contact and view of the water are crucial. A new floating wooden deck, which shift in and out between the buildings is envisaged. The buildings are located up to, over and into the water in a varied meeting between city and water. City and water edge are merged and made more lobed and adventurous with the option to stay in, on and along the water. And when the weather requires it, that you can retreat sheltered in intimate spaces between the buildings and the area’s cafes and restaurants.

Our trip to Os opened our eyes to the many interesting

historical layers the town holds. This includes the story of the town by the fjord and the river, and a

generally strong tradition of craftsmanship which

through the years has included boat builders,

house builders, barrel makers, clog makers, cabinet

makers, house painters as well as the town’s folk

art tradition of rosemaling, or rose painting. The Craft

Town of Oselva appears to be a distinctive asset with potential for further

exposure. This is underlined by the nomination of the

Oselva culture for the Unesco world heritage list.

Existing Project

A strategic location Extended city centre

Qualities of historic urbanisation

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A new promenade Materiality

Os, the meeting between land, river and fjord

Os in 1927 : The buildings are facing the river and some openings appear. (1)

The traditional village is also interesting for diverse aspects. The houses are grouped, and the hearts have several functions : social, protecting from the wind, etc. The different functions of the buildings (living, cooking or storing food) are scattered and create a diverse environment. We take inspiration from those principles in our proposal (2)

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Section AA’

Os is a charming town which lies on the western shore of the Fusafjorden, at the mouth of the Oselva River. The town centre is beautifully framed by the landscape which rises up on both sides of the valley and opens out toward the fjord landscape. The water is omnipresent; the river runs down into the town and gradually opens up before flowing into the wide open fjord. Despite its small scale in comparison with other cities, Os holds an indisputable place among the Norvegian west coast. Even more since the continuous road from Trondheim to Kristiansand is expected.

Urban fabric of Os Looking back in time, one can see in historical photographs and maps of Os that the settlements used to be comprised mainly of boathouses and seaside houses which related directly to the beach and the water. The houses were gathered in close groups with their gables facing out to the water, so as to create shelter from the wind and to be able to use the water for commercial purposes. The relationship between the buildings and the landscape was strong, giving Os a clear and robust identity (1). Today, the urban development is made of large and partially characterless buildings (2). We believe in a more planified kind of ubanisation, taking in consideration and understanding the history, scale and scenic location (3).

Public space in, in between and allong project site

Open public space connecting with the water edge Small intimate space in between buildings Boardwalk allong waterfront

View from Oselvarverkstaden

New E39 road with 20 min to Bergen

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BB’

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CITY STRATEGYFrom water to cliff Section BB’

The terrain drops down to the water by a system of terrasses. Some ramps and retaining walls give the

opportunity of staying for a moment and enjoying the view to the water. The last terrace along the water

constitutes a promenade in the form of a floating wooden deck, which shifts in and out between the

buildings. To increase pedestrian movement in Os, a new connection up to the hill is installed. While allowing

access to the neighbourhood from the site, it offers as well great views of the fjord.

Visual connection Section AA’ The relationship between buildings and landscape is re-established : a clear and strong identity for Os.

planned parking garage and bus terminal

planned park

exisitng city hall

retaining wall

parking

climbing area

dance plateform

conserved railway station building

conserved wagon hallfor public use

conserved wagon hall for public use

platformclimbing, skating and dancing activities

swimming area

stairs

conserved building

new staircase

viewpoint

viewpoint

new staircase

fjord speed vessel dock

climbing wall

skate area

café

rest areahammocks

roof terrasse

path between buildings

new buildings

new buildings

new buildings

new buildings

new building

roof terrasse

pergola

new Oselvar Museum

exisiting bridge

existing Oselvarworkshop

extended wooden deck

Oselvarnaustet boat house

short term parking

short term parking

conserved sewage pump

pergola

external staircase

external staircase

external staircase

boat gasrefuelling

floating wooden deck

floating wooden deck

new pedestrian bridge

bathing and boat jetty

guestharbour jetty

stairs

stairs

new square

new unifed flooring

new unifed flooring

ramp

ramp

ramp

ramp

harbour bath

tourist information

new tourist information

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The workspace in the forest of Kasterlee in Belgium. May 8, 2015. Building scale models of reference projects, exhibition, and presentation.

The workspace in Versailles changes from day to day – depending on what we collect and sample, the phase of the design, and on the design conversations.

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The workspace in the forest of Kasterlee in Belgium. May 8, 2015. Building scale models of reference projects, exhibition, and presentation.

The workspace in Versailles changes from day to day – depending on what we collect and sample, the phase of the design, and on the design conversations.

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CITY STRATEGYArchitectural valueIn a strong wooden and craftman

context, we strengthen the link between contemporary way of life and traditions. We propose buildings from 2 to 4 levels, based on a simple shape. Then come an

individualisation ower time by the owner. Inspired by the Oselvar builder, we imagine

that a conversation could allow to define the specific needs of the buildings. Its a matter of detailing a nice and functional

environment. These additional elements will provide the

urban space with many values and the corners thus formed create surprises in the

daily environment.

Intense urban life

Starting phase of a continuous process

In contrast with the opened spaces, the hearts created offer the possibility to retreat sheltered in intimate spaces between the buildings and the area’s cafes and restaurants.

The layout of the new construction is designed to create the best possible spaces in a human scale. The desired variation in the buildings, the lively edge along the water and the openings to the town behind are therefore not adapted to many of the existing buildings which are on the site, such as the gas station, carwash and Peppe's Pizza, which in their current form impede development in the competition area. However, this does not mean that the plan presupposes the clearing of these functions from day one. We see the development as a process which has to take the time that is needed. The important thing is that the transformations happen based on an overarching understanding of how the town should be developed.

We propose that the transformation process begin with the citizens and the visitors. We imagine that the new development could start with a festive event where the outlines of the coming town are painted as wide, white strokes directly on the asphalt, forming an imaginary town on the surface between and ontop of the existing functions. These outlines can then be staged in various ways. One could cut a hole and plant a close grove of trees which mark a coming building. Or create a pocket park, vegetable gardens, a playground, a sauna by the water or yet another function which can engage people and activate the harbour area. These lots become a way of imagining the new framework which then can be filled in with the coming construction. Slowly and as parts of the area are released, the temporary functions are replaced by the coming town. In this way, a flexible and open phased plan is created, where the lots are gradually filled in and where the idea and understanding of the coming town can mature in the imaginations of the town's citizens.

1. In the beginning just white paint is used to mark the coming transformations. The future outlines of the new buildings will be painted directly on the ground and the existing buildings.

2.Within these outlines the transformation of the site starts. Each square can be used for different temporary activities, events or projects. One can cut a hole in the asphalt and plant a small forest. Or it is possible to create a cinema event, an urban vegetable garden or just install a football field.

3. Further in time the first houses will be built. They start to replace the temporary functions and the idea of the new coming city starts to become reality.

4. In the next phase the existing buildings will be teared down to make room for the new development. The temporary actions will move from their outlined squares into the open space of the new city.

5. In the final stage all the painted outlines from the beginning will be gone but the process in the lively open spaces continues. Different spots like the skate park, the climbing wall, the harbour bath or the oselvar museum are still offering a variety of activities. The kreative citizens of Os will keep tranforming and using their public space new ways

Step by stepWhite lines mark the future

development

Site preparation temporary uses before development

Trees will be replanted Final stage development

Spring 2016

Proposal The district is composed of small groups of buildings, which in some places are drawn in close to create small and intimate urban spaces, and in other places stand back and form a series of urban wedges which become the district's open meeting places. These open squares bind the town behind together with the new district and the water's edge. The houses are turned and offset, forming an indented frame around the inner urban spaces and out to the water. The imprecise road spaces at Hatvikvegen and Mobergsbakken are clarified through the buildings' gables, which are built adjacent to the roads, emphasizing their gently curving course.

The drop in terrain down to the water is terraced, and the changes in level are integrated via small ramps and retaining walls which offer pla-ces to sit with views of the water. The last terrace along the water is laid out as a promenade in the form of a floating wooden deck which runs in and out between the buildings. The buildings are positioned alongside, above and in the water in a varied meeting between town and water.

Contact and views to the water are essential. Town and shoreline are intertwined and made more articulated and adventurous with opportu-nities for spending time in, by and alongside the water. And when wind and weather demand it, one can withdraw into the shelter of intimate urban spaces between the buildings as well as the area's cafes and restaurants.

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