Oslo Science City Building by BIG, Norwegian Architecture Images, Knowledge Capital Norway
Oslo Science City Building by BIG
3 December 2021
Architects: Bjarke Ingels Group – BIG with a-lab
Location: central Oslo, Norway
A new innovation district in Norway: Oslo Science City

Oslo Science City Building by BIG
Anchored in the City of Oslo?s 2019 ?Strategy for the Development of the Knowledge Capital?, the new 1.4 million m2 Oslo Science City will create a physical framework for Norway?s innovation environment of estimated 150,000 scientists, students, entrepreneurs, and contribute to the country?s transition to renewable energy.

Oslo Science City located in central Oslo, is currently home to approximately 300 start-up companies, 7,500 researchers, 10,000 hospital employees and 30,000 students. The year-long feasibility study to add 1.4 million m2 is the first step towards creating the physical framework for an innovation district in the country and plans for Oslo regions growth of 22% by 2045 or approximately 1.6 million inhabitants.
Developed by BIG, A-lab, mobility experts CIVITAS, design community COMTE BUREAU and advisors Dr. Tim Moonen/THE BUSINESS OF CITIES and Leo Grünfeld/MENON ECONOMICS, the innovation district aims to be a net zero emission area that builds on renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economic principles and zero emission solutions during development and operation.

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