The new building for Gjøvik University College is a learning arena for knowledge and education. The project ties in with the existing learning environment of the university college and provides opportunities for the merging with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Through a simple geometry, the 5-storey building creates a dialogue with the existing structures of the established institution. The vertical open circulation defines the heart of the building and contributes for a positive interaction and collaboration between the users. The building consists of workshops and labs on the ground floor, classrooms and auditorium on the first through third floors, and administration on the top story. Walkways to the adjacent buildings provides connections to access the shared auditorium and classrooms.

Awards
Gullhjelmen (The Golden Hard Hat) x2

Typology
Education, Public

Status
Competition (2015)
Completed (2017)

Location
Gjøvik, Norway

Illustrations by Statsbygg_Trond-Isaksen & Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.