- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Year
- 2008
- Client
- Skatteetaten
- Design By
- NSW Sivilarkitekter AS
- Responsible Partner
- Tore Schjetlein
- Team Architects
- Gudmund Stenseth
Overlooking the fjord the Oslo’s tax authorities centre is located in between Schweigaards street and the railway tracks. The scheme comprises three connected buildings linked by bridges creating a quarter with visual openness. Shops, a centre for the public and an auditorium are grouped at ground level, with parking below. The 7 storeys above the ground level houses the tax administration offices.
The envelope is mainly of perforated aluminium panels to create elevations that vary in appearance and sparkle according to prevailing light conditions and changing viewpoint. The fully glazed elevation towards the fjord and the large windows maximize natural light to the work environment and opens the spaces to the surrounding views. The building provides a flexible layout enabling both landscape and cell offices. Awarded in 2009 with the city prize