Nordbyen

Cohesiveness and signal value are the key words in the design of the master development plan, which seeks to connect the life of downtown Tromsø with life by the water while also fostering a new experience of the city, situated amidst the beautiful Arctic landscape. The master development plan therefore aims to create clear references to the surrounding fjords and mountains, which will be expressed through the offset roof surfaces and the bright, Nordic use of wood, concrete and local tree and grass species.

The climate is a natural part of the context, and there is a reason why Tromsø refers to itself as the capital of the Arctic. The frequently low temperatures and Arctic winds provide several climate-related challenges, so to safeguard the vibrant street life in the district, the design includes several gathering points that provide shelter from the wind while making the most possible use of sunlight. Among other ways, this will manifest itself through covered zones along several of the buildings’ facades.