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Waterhouse Cooper, Oslo, Norway
Architect
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a-lab
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Date
Built
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2005 - 2007
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Location
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Barcode,
Bjorvika
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Description
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The PWC
building was the first component of the
so-called Barcode development situated
between the railway lines leading into
Oslo's Central Station and the
waterfront. The Barcoderekka is made
up of 13 buildings arranged like the marks
in a barcode beside Dronning Eufemias gate.
The e-architect website says of the building
that, "...As one of the first
“strips” in Barcode, the shape of the
building is simple and defined. The
volume is light and transparent, and
consists of 12 floors with a five-storey
opening in the facade to indicate the
main entrance, reception and meeting
centre. The canteen is at the top with
direct access to a south-facing screened
terrace. The core areas consist of
a permanent technical zone that contains
communication, technical installations
and wet services, in addition to zones
that can be designed differently
depending on the need of the different
departments. In the lower floors,
towards Nylands Allè, there will be
shops and restaurants. Technical rooms
and parking are in the basement."
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