YIOBY

"YIOBY" Yes in our backyard! is an urban development strategy that focuses on adaption, dialogue and mutual increased value between existing buildings, public spaces and the proposed transformations upon the site.

YIOBY

Client: Aspelin Ramm Eiendom AS, Bertel O. Steen Eiendom AS

Status: 2nd Prize

Size: 10 000 m2

Location: Oslo, Norway

Type: Invited Parallell Commission, Mixed use / Urban transformation

Collaborators: Oslo Works

YIOBY (Yes In Our Back Yard)

A project proposal developed together with Oslo Works, around the idea of creating synergies and added value in the meeting with the surrounding neighbours. The site is located within an existing historical block. Cultural venues such as Litteraturhuset and Slottsparken, retail stores, a boutique hotel, restaurants and ateliers surround the site, creating an interesting mix of programs for the site to feed upon for its transformation. Our proposal focused on creating a high standard of living for both private residence and the public, inviting the neighbourhood into the courtyard through a sequence of unique urban rooms within the block.

Bertel O Steens Plass

Section from Parkveien

Siteplan

Camillas Plass

View from the inner garden plaza

"YIOBY" Yes in our backyard! is an urban development strategy that focuses on adaption, dialogue and mutual increased value between existing buildings, public spaces and the proposed transformations upon the site. The jury praised the proposal for its precise analysis. Out of five proposals, YIOBY was selected as one of two that are suitable for being brought further into realisation.

Project team: Eric Reid, Gauthier Durey, Linn Runeson

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