LATITUDE ZERO ARCHITECTS
Commercial
Fornebu Pizza
Latitude Zero Architects
Fornebu-Norway
Høst/2016
I was approached by the client who introduced me to 47 square metres of space that was to be converted into a small but classy pick up pizza restaurant. This required a
fully functional kitchen and a descent sitting area for customers.
The main challenge was to work within a limited space whose functions or layout had to abide to the existing in-built systems like water, electricity, ventillation...
Aesthetically, my main approach was to demacate functional spaces with materials (eik wood ) . This created an interesting interior pattern with wooden cladding by the
seating areas and by the ceiling where the cladding pattern is a refection of the main circulation area on the foor.
The main colour concept was inspired by the need to draw and enhance nature into a small and busy space. This can be seen on all claddings with their natural wooden look
and the green that brings freshness to the space.
Metodistkirken på Bjølsen
Latitude Zero Architects
Oslo-Norway
Høst/2015
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A need arised to visualise the planned renovations at the Metodisk Kirke På Bjølsen and i was aked to document and illustrate this using a physical model and diagrams .
The main idea was to create more multipurpose group rooms that could be used at the same time without interfering with other activities at the church.
I was requested to make some proporsals that would help to convert the existing gallery into a multiporpose space without interfering with the congregation on the first floor.
Since the gallery was open , my proporsal was to construct a sound insulated folding glass wall . This would still keep the visual experience to the alter , if there need be, and it would allow more activities to go on in parallel without any interferences.
In addition, the same glass wall can be opened to the first floor in case of concerts hence used as a sitting space .
In the main church hall, the old ,heavy and bulky wooden benches were to be replaced by chairs that coud be easilly piled up incase of cleaning and other activities.
Automatic roller curtains were to be installed in the high raised windows to prevent natural light incase of any light sensitive activities.
Due to limited finances, only a few of the approved proporsals were done during the first phase of the project.
The rest will be done in the near future.
Youth Vocational Centre Project
No. 2 RIVER
Latitude Zero Architects
Freetown - Sierra Leon
Vinter/2016
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The site is located along No. 2 River in a community suburb on the outskirt of the capital city, Freetown .It has a very beautiful view to the waters to the south and has a very big potential of being developed (phases) into a beautiful community center.
The proposed Youth Vocational Center is located by the northeastern part of the site block. The main intention of the project is to provide solutions to the existing problems (mainly among the youth
Population) in the area by creating spaces and a constructive environment for various youth
Educational and recreational programs (in the future).
The building’s main space, the entrance lobby, together with the adjacent cafeteria comprises the center of energy for the building, making it the heart of the program area around which the other program spaces revolve.
On the ground floor are adaptable (mainly public) spaces housing the educational and practical support programs
These include;
- Catering department where the youth will learn how to cook.
- An IT department where the youth can receive computer literacy and learn how to repair computers when they get faulty.
- Tailoring and Sewing department that will enrich them on practical and crafty design ideas.
- A library section where they can go do research or borrow books to expound on their knowledge.
- A multi - purpose hall where the students and professors can gather to discuss lessons and presentations or exhibitions of their creative works.
On the Second floor will be a Convention center and administrative offices .There will be rooms and locations that can be used by groups and classes, visiting from Norway and other areas. Here you will find opportunities to have gatherings for the purpose of learning and planning while staying at No. 2 River.
