Oslo International School Architects: YushArchitects: Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNALLocation: Oslo, NorwayClient: Oslo International SchoolDesign Team: Einar Jarmund, Håkon Vigsnæs, Alessandra Kosberg, Siv Hofsøy, Anders Granli, Halvor Kloster, Katrine Skavlan, Nikolaj Zamecznik, Kazuhiko Yamada, Trine Johanne JamtliLandscape Architect: Grindaker ASConsultants: AS Frederiksen (structure), Ingénia AS / Ing. Per Rasmussen AS / Heiberg & Tveter AS (Mechanical), NEAS Brannconsult AS (Fire), Norconsult AS (Acoustics)Contractor: Oslo Byggentreprenør ASProject Year: 2006-2009New Structure Area: 3,900 sqmRefurbishment Area: 3,300 sqmPhotographs: Ivan Brodey

Oslo International School is a private school with about 500 children from more than 50 different nations, divided into kindergarten, reception, primary and secondary school.

The school is based on a traditional use of classrooms combined with special facilities for advanced studiesThe primary goal of the building project is to upgrade existing areas, replace temporary structures and establish new educational areas for specific needs. The project is divided into 3 phases to make possible continuous use of the school during the construction period.

The existing structure from the 1960-ies was worn down, but had obvious architectonic qualities. The organization on one level gives easy orientation, good natural lighting and a close contact to the outdoors. The modular structure is flexible to programmatic changes.

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ORGANIZATION

SPACES/CIRCULATION

Facilities

Circulation

Educational Rooms

Administrative

Public Areas

LIGHTHING