Århusjordet is designed as a natural extension of Folkestadbyen, situated in the Telemark region of Norway. Our architectural approach draws inspiration from the scale, structure, and density of the existing environment in Folkestadbyen.
Århusjordet
An attractive, modern and forward-looking residential area in Folkestadbyen.
The development of Århusjordet is founded upon the area's character and attributes. The motto "Here we are at home" reflects the diverse array of new homes and housing types that cater to every need.
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- Fyresdals Kommun
- Client
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- Dronninga Landskap
- Landscape
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- Year
- 2023-
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- Architect
- Arktiema
The residential area is primarily designed with pedestrians and cyclists in mind. The 24 distinct new residences will share a communal building known as "Folkestua" with the rest of the area, creating attractive spaces for communal activities. "Folkestua" will serve as a gathering place for various endeavors, including cooking, communal meals, courses, celebrations, hobbies, and community events.
The project's objective is to make Århusjordet forward-looking in terms of communities, evolving housing needs, and integration of solutions and lifestyles focusing on sustainability.
By offering a diverse range of new housing types centered around community, the project aims to attract young families to the city. The project's objective is to make Århusjordet forward-looking in terms of communities, evolving housing needs, and integration of solutions and lifestyles focusing on sustainability.
The project is being run in collaboration with Dronninga Landskap and includes an overarching masterplan, a communal building, and 24 mixed housing types, all constructed in timber.
