The Montessori educational approach and environmental targets formed the main cornerstones for the construction of the school, and as a result, DMU selected Martela as its partner responsible for interior design and furniture planning. It was important for the customer to be able to use the open spaces flexibly for different activities. The Martela Lifecycle model has a lot of similarities with the Montessori educational approach as its aim is to create learning environments that focus on flexibility and take user needs into consideration.
OsloMet is a Norwegian state university with campuses in Oslo, Sandvika and Kjeller. In autumn 2017, Pilestredet 52 underwent a general refurbishment. In connection with the refurbishment, the objective was to get more open spaces that could be used for studying. Openings in the facade were made to facilitate access from the ground floor straight out onto the large square in Pilestredet.
The Juteinikeskus school used the reverse tendering process and got a functional solution within its chosen budget. The following issues were highlighted in the tendering: the benefits for the children, achievement of pedagogic goals and new space requirements for a new type of learning environment.
Frescati - a classic with new pages
It is said that one should not judge the book by its cover. This applies also largely to the newly renovated University Library at Frescati. The more you browse, the more discoveries await.
