CORNER BUILDING
The Corner building is a new mixed-use residential and commercial building in Heggedal, Norway. Heggedal is a suburb of Oslo and Asker is currently being developed as a commercial and residential center for the surrounding areas. The Corner building is situated at a central junction in the town center, articulating the main approach by rounding the corner on arrival.
The Corner building hugs an existing hill overlooking Heggedal. This creates a fan to the northeast, opening up vistas to lake Gjellumvannet, whilst facing the future town center to the northwest. Simultaneously, this creates a more secluded and protective atmosphere with private and common recreational areas surrounding and ascending the hillside to the south.
The Corner building responds to neighboring buildings and greenery through the use of reflective and metallic surfaces, articulated by the curvature of the building, the rhythm of the openings in the façade, and the balcony’s undulating form. The metallic expression is softened by the introduction of oiled oak on the entrance doors and the timber slats to the underside of the balconies.
LOCATION: Heggedal, Asker, Norway
TYPE: Housing
SIZE: 4860m2
STATUS: Completed
COLLABORATORS: Gullik Gulliksen AS, Strøm Gundersen AS
CLIENT: Tandberg Eiendom AS
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Nils Petter Dale, Paul Paeiwonsky
