The tower building at Eidsvoll. Illustration: XR Brochmanns gate 9. Photos: Are Carlsen
Creating spaces and exploring the unknown The Norwegian firm Romfarer Architects takes a holistic approach to design in all their projects. By utilising their extensive expertise and experience within the field, their impressive portfolio contains everything from commercial buildings to public building projects and private houses and cabins.
of architecture. “We experience great joy in exploring, creating and working with spaces of all shapes and sizes.”
By Ingrid Opstad | Photos: Romfarer Architects AS
Romfarer Architects is determined to create holistic solutions in all its projects. “There’s always a surrounding environment which one must take into account. It is important for us that the surroundings should not be overshadowed by new additions. We prefer to see new projects as a challenge, a possibility to add new ingredients that complement the existing qualities of an area. We simplify, clarify and reorganise spaces to ensure clear logistics and environments where it is comfortable to roam.”
It all started in the summer of 1986, when three young architects and friends created an architecture studio in a small back building in an Oslo courtyard. Today, the creative and diverse team of 14 retains a high level of knowledge and broad experience within the field. Having worked on numerous projects over the years, Romfarer has become an integral part of the Norwegian architecture industry. “We have always had a wide range of commissions in Norway, with both commercial and public buildings in our repertoire. A big focus for us in recent years has been on schools, car facilities and housing 60 | Issue 117 | October 2018
projects. In many projects, we work with the restoration and adaptation of existing buildings,” says general manager, partner and architect Einar Hjorth Høivik.
Romfarer – exploring spaces “The name Romfarer is in short terms about creating and building spaces, the word ‘rom’ is Norwegian for ‘space’. Being a ‘romfarer’ is also about exploring something that one does not know,” Høivik explains. This notion of being curious when working with new projects, new themes and new landscapes is something he sees as important in the world
Creating entirety
Urban expansion in Eidsvoll Sundet brygge in Eidsvoll is an urban expansion of the Sundet centre with the