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Above: A C K love small projects as well as more demanding ones. Alex Sushi’s first restaurant in Oslo. © Arne Langleite. Top right: The Norwegian embassy, London. © Nick Miners. Right above: Lindeberg nursing home. Zoning plan construction.
One size does not fit all A C K design architecture, interiors, landscape and space planning. Based in Oslo, we work with local, national and international project teams. Many of our designers are trained in different countries, and this brings an additional quality to our work. Text & photos: A C K
“We match the way people work and live with design, and create a framework for living,” says A C K’s Partner Richard Cooper. “We are a creative team that enjoys the challenge of discovering new ideas to match new challenges. We reach out into the unknown and make it real. Our office and designers are continually developing as we explore new types of projects. We keep our approach fresh and our designs current.” People and design Our designs are based on comprehensive analysis of the client’s organisation, ambitions and resources. We listen. We respond to the client’s requirements, and present and adjust design solutions to suit. A C K like flexible designs that give scope for creative use. The space should not define the use – the use defines the
space. Change is the only constant in life and designs must be adaptable. Environmentally, flexible spaces reduce costs in both resource and energy usage, and they are sustainable. They also give economic benefits. A C K architects like to work as part of a team. We know that cooperative working produces the best results for the client within the framework of budget and time. We are eager to learn from others and to share our experiences. We believe that work should be fun!
Google are known for their innovative approach to work and design. They also have a commitment to the environment and to creating stimulating workspaces. Google themselves say they will only work with the best. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) has a 130,000m2 media centre which is in constant renewal. For ten years we have enjoyed working in NRK’s creative environment to produce new spaces that adapt to the changing needs of a large media company. For The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utenriksdepartement), we have worked on interiors all over the world: from New York to Pretoria, Rabat to Helsinki, to create Norwegian spaces abroad. We also love small projects, like Alex Sushi’s first restaurant in Oslo – regarded as one of the best sushi places in Scandinavia, and with an interior to match its lasting qualities.
Diversity In the last twenty years A C K has worked with many creative and exacting clients. In 2011 we designed an extension to Google’s Oslo office, and we are currently designing their new headquarter in Oslo.
For more information, please visit: www.ack.no
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