Portalen Office Building near Oslo

Issue
10/2023 Windows and Facades
Author
Barbara Zettel
Source
DETAIL
Task
New construction
Location
Norway, Drammen
Architecture
Lund+Slaatto Arkitekter
The expansive new volume arches above the building of a rubber products factory from the first half of the 20th century. A cultural and event centre was established here, which allowed maintaining the old structure.
© Lund+Slaatto Arkitekter
Reddish-brown laminated glass panels define the striking element facade of the Portalen office building in the Norwegian city of Drammen. More than half of the panels are crystalline PV modules.
The expansive new volume arches above the building of a rubber products factory from the first half of the 20th century. A cultural and event centre was established here, which allowed maintaining the old structure.
© Lund+Slaatto Arkitekter