Rasmussen Group Headquarter

Location:	Kristiansand, Norway
Building Type:	Rehabilitation and rebuilding
Project scope:	Full contract
Client:	Rasmussen Group
Size:	2200m²
Schedule:	2004
Project team:	K.Jarmund, T.Hjelle (K.Zur-Lage, G.Ferguson)
Photo:	Jiri Havran

Project description

The building, which dates back to the 1960’s, has retained its original exterior, but the interior has gone through an “extreme makeover”.

The main entrance has been enlarged and opened towards the street. On the upper floors solid walls have been replaced with glass, and a long spatial element has been introduced to separate primary and secondary functions. A new colour scheme and materiality has been introduced to both harmonize and contrast with the original oak panel.

The architect has specially designed most of the furniture.