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Becoming one of the Nordic region’s strongest architectural communities
The award-winning architectural practice Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter (KJ-A) will become part of Nordic – Office of Architecture in Oslo. Nordic has a high level of professionalism and a prominent reputation in the industry. This is a great path to further growth, says Kristin Jarmund.
KJ-A is one of three finalists to win “City of Oslo Architecture Award 2021”
Vinslottet – The Wine Castle – is a fantastic social center for The Hasle Linje with 220 unique apertments and a new commercial center. This listed building is an example of and old industrial building transformed into a copmlex living environment with commercial spaces. This should inspire more architects, builders, and project managers.
– From the jury
Read about KJ-A project at Hammersborg Torg in today’s Aftenposten
Read the artical online or the paper version
https://www.aftenposten.no/oslo/i/dlJJxq/obos-vil-bygge-40000-kvadratmeter-rett-ved-det-nye-regjeringskvartale
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KJ-A at Nordic
KJ-A (Kristin Jarmund Architects), was established in 1985 and has over the years attained a high profile on the architectural scene in Norway. In 2022 the company united with Nordic Office of Architecture, creating one of the Nordic region’s strongest architectural communities.
A shared design philosophy was one of the many things bringing the companies together – a philosophy which aims at solutions that reduce complex problems to simplicity in form and function, while at the same time allowing for a sensitive awareness to context and the human dimension.
Making quality architecture is a team effort. KJ-A will be an integral part of Nordic, but will operate in a way that allows employees and clients alike to be confident in the continuing quality and integrity of the KJ-A brand.
Awards
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2014
Anders Jahre’s Award 2014 (Anders Jahres Kulturpris), Norway
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2011
Honorary Fellowship, The American Institute of Architects, USA
Gjerdrum Secondary School nominated for the Mies van Der Rohe prize
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2010
National Building Quality Award (Statens Byggeskikkspris)
1st Prize, Gjerdrum Secondary SchoolHonours Award by The Society of Architects in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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2006
National Building Quality Award (Statens Byggeskikkpris)
Honourable mention, Stortingsgate 6 “Fokus Bank”Nydalen Metro Station nominated for the Mies van Der Rohe prize
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2005
The Norwegian Lighting Award (Norsk Lyspris)
1st. prize, Nydalen Metro StationDesigner’s Saturday Award. Best Norwegian Interior
1st. prize, Råholt SchoolNathional Building Quality Award (Statens Byggeskikkspris).
Honourable mention, Råholt School -
2003
Diploma, “Best Colour Interior” (Swedish), Kreditorforeningen
The Norwegian Lighting Award (Norsk Lyspris) Honourable mention,
New Café, the National Gallery -
2002
National Certificate for Outstanding Design
Graphic profile and web-site, own office (with See Design) -
2001
Drammen County Building Award,
Honourable Mention for Gulskogen skole -
2000
Houens Fund Certificate for Outstanding Architecture for Justervesenet
National Schoolbuilding Design Award, Honorable Mention for Benterud School
National Certificate for Outstanding Design Norsk Designråd, for Benterud School
Egers Legat, Oslo Association of Architects, awarded Kristin Jarmund
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1997
Skedsmo Kommune Building and Environment Award for Justervesenet
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1996
Representing Norway at the International Biennale of Architecture, Venice, Italy, with Stensby Kindergarten
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1981
Selected as the National Association of Norwegian Architects’ representative at the Rome Institute, Italy
Monographs
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In service of undiscovered life
Kristin Jarmund architects, Tomas Lauri, Kjetil Thorsen, Aaron Betsky
This book explores the rich history of Kristin Jarmund Architects through some of its most important and iconic projects – such as the multipurpose commercial building Fyrstikkterrassen, as well as Nydalen Metro Station, Råholt School and The Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu.
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Kristin Jarmund, no. 2 in the series Norwegian Architects, – Frampton, Sand, Maning/Grønvold – Pax Forlag 2008
This illustrated book presents a selection of the work of Kristin Jarmund Architects. Represented here are three buildings in Oslo: Stortingsgata 6 “Fokus Bank”, Nydalen Metro Station and Eitzen Group Headquarters along with the Norwegian Metrology and Accreditation Services in Kjeller and “The Treasury” in Sandvika.
Publications
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2019
BOOKS
In service of undiscovered life, Kristin Jarmund Architects, Tomas Lauri, Kjetil Thorsen, Aaron Betsky, Arvinius+Orfeus Publishing -
2018
BOOKS
Oslo, Learning to fly, Erling Fossen, Arvinius + Orfeus Publishing
Architectural Guide Oslo, Henning Nielsen/Ulf Meyer, DOM publishersMAGAZINES
Arkitektur N, No.1
Åpent rom, Statsbygg, No.1
Arkitektnytt, No.8 -
2017
BOOKS
News in Nordic Architecture, Marianne Ibler, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, Archipress M
Nordic Architects: Global Impacts, Kristoffer Lindhardt Weiss, Arvinius + Orfeus PublishingMAGAZINES
Mur + betong, No.4 -
2016
MAGAZINES
Åpent Rom, Statsbygg No.2 -
2015
BOOKS
Interiør & Møbler, NIL årbokMAGAZINES
Speech, (Russia)
Åpent rom, Statsbygg No.3 -
2014
MAGAZINES
Arhitext (Romania), spring
Bo Bedre, August -
2013
BOOKS
Nordic Architects – Ebbs & Flows, David Sokol, Arvinius + Orfeus Publishing
Office Building, Dalian University of Technology Press
Interiør & Møbler, Årbok 2013, NILMAGAZINES
Arkitektur N, No.3
Arkitektur N, No.5 -
2012
BOOKS
Lys, Calina Pandele Yttredal, Fagbokforlaget
School Architecture, Ifengspace (China)
Rom & Møbler, Årbok 2012, NILMAGAZINES
Arkitektur N, September
Glass & Fasade, No.4 -
2011
BOOKS
Design by Nature, Steffan Bengtsson, Arvinius Förlag AB
Rom & Møbler, Årbok 2011, NILMAGAZINES
Arkitektur N, August -
2010
BOOKS
Made in Norway, publ. Birkhauser
M³ – Modern Architecture (China)
Omni – Educational Facililties, Archiworld (South-Korea)
Rom & Møbler, Årbok 2010, NILMAGAZINES
Id+C (China) April
Arkitektur N, Feb
Archistorm Review, No.40, Jan/Feb
Mark (NL) No.24, Feb/March
Spaces, (Nepal) July/Aug
Speech:, (Russia) June
Arkitektur N, February -
2009
BOOKS
Norsk Murarkitektur – Håkonsen, Dahle, Dahl, Krogstrand, Gyldendal
Rom & Møbler, Årbok 2009, NILMAGAZINES
Architecture + Design (India) January
Architecture + Design (India) May
D+A – Architecture and Design (Singapore) Issue 053
Il Giornale dell’Architettura (Italy) Issue 79 -
2008
BOOKS
Kristin Jarmund, no. 2 in the series Norwegian Architects, – Frampton, Sand, Maning/Grønvold – Pax Forlag
Representativt – Buildings in the Foreign Service, Forlaget Press
The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, Phaidon
Visuell, Kultur og Samfunn – Thurid Vold, Gyldendal
Design Hotels YearbookMAGAZINES
Interni (RUS) November
Mark, No.13 – April/may
Monocle, November
Arkitektur N, August
Sten, 1
Interiør, No.1 -
2007
MAGAZINES
Fargemagasinet, No.4 -
2006
BOOKS
Fargene Forteller – Tove Steinbo, Damm Forlag -
2005
BOOKS
New Scandinavian design, teNeues
Arkitektur I Norge, Yearbook
Rom & Møbler, Årbok 2005, NIL
Architecture from Norway, The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The National Museum of Art, Architecture and DesignMAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.8
Byggekunst – No.5
Casabella (Italia) No.739-740
Odd Magazine, No.1 -
2004
BOOKS
Rom & Møbler, Årbok 2004, NIL
New Bars & Restaurants, Harper Design and Loft Publications, N.Y.MAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.1
Wallpaper March
CasaViva (Germany), No.19
Artuitectura (Romania), October
A+U (Japan), No.12 -
2003
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, Årbok
Mindretallets mangfold- Kvinner i norsk arkitekturhistorie – Wenche Findal, publ.AbstraktMAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.8
Byggekunst – No.2
Byggekunst – No.1 -
2002
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, Årbok
Rom & Møbler, Årbok 2002, NIL
Norway – a guide to recent Architecture, publ. AbstraktMAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.1
Byggekunst – No.6
Mur – No.3 -
2001
BOOKS
Priset Arkitektur, Ulf Grønvold, Arkitekturforlaget
Arkitektur i Norge, Årbok
Bars & Restaurants, Loft Publications (Spain)MAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.2 -
2000
MAGAZINES
Visuelt/Grafill – No.5
Summa+, Argentina – No.2
Byggekunst – No.3 -
1999
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, Yearbook, main presentation -
1998
BOOKS
Mitt hus er din utsikt, Statens ByggeskikksutvalgMAGAZINES
Domus, No.810
Arkitektur (Sverige) – No.8
Byggekunst – No.5
Byggekunst – No.8
Byggekunst – No.2
Interiørmagasinet – No.3 -
1997
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, ÅrbokMAGAZINES
Alam Albena (arabic journal), Egypt – 190 -
1996
BOOKS
Kindergarten Architecture, M. Dudek, E & FN Spoon
Northern Factor, Museum of Finnish ArchitectureMAGAZINES
Architectural Review – 1194 -
1995
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, ÅrbokMAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.2 -
1994
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, ÅrbokMAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.5
Mur – No.3
Mur – No.2
Mur – No.1
Arkitektur Vertækni Skipulag, Island – No.1 -
1993
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, Årbok -
1992
BOOKS
Arkitektur i Norge, ÅrbokMAGAZINES
Byggekunst – No.4
Mama, Sverige – No.1 -
1991
MAGAZINES
1991 Mur – No.4 -
1988
MAGAZINES
1991 Mur – No.4
Exhibitions
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2012
“New Nordic”
Exhibition at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Råholt Secondary School
Gjerdrum Secondary School -
2008 - 2011
Kristin Jarmund Architects “Selected Works”
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in collaboration with The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Exhibited at:
Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Italy
Il Lazzaretto, Ancona, Italy
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Denmark
Groningen, the Netherlands
Flemish Department of Foreign Affairs, Brussels
Ethnographical Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Art Forum Proekt Fabrika, Moscow, Russia
École d’Architecture, Université McGill, Montréal, Canada
Catholic University, Washington DC, USA
Departemento de Arquitectura Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
UNAM Architecture School, Mexico City, Mexico -
2011
“Spor. Norwegian Architecture 2005-2010”
Exhibition at The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
The Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal -
2005 - 2010
“Contemporary Norwegian Architecture”
Travelling exhibition by The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
The Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal -
2000 - 2005
“Contemporary Norwegian Architecture”
Travelling exhibition by The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Stortingsgtata 6 “Fokus Bank”
Nydalen Metro Station
Råholt Secondary School -
1995 - 2000
“Contemporary Norwegian Architecture”
Travelling exhibition by The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Justervesenet
Bar and Restaurant
Benterud School -
1998
“The New Generation of the North”
Gamle Dok, Copenhagen, Denmark,
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Stensby Kindergarten -
1996 - 1997
“The New Generation of the North”
The International Architecture Biennale, Venice, Italy.
Also exhibited in:
Museum of Finnish Architecture, Finland
Form and Design Center, Malmø, Sweden
Norsk Form, Oslo, Norway
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Stensby Kindergarten -
1996
The National Museum of Norway
Stensby Kindergarten as part of the permanent exhibition -
1990 - 1995
“Contemporary Norwegian Architecture”
Travelling exhibition by The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Stensby Kindergarten -
1993
NAL, The National Association of Architects’ Jubilee-Exhibition:
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Stensby Kindergarten -
1988 - 1992
“PELIKAN”
Works by Young Norwegian Architects, exhibited at:
Galleri Rom, Oslo, Norway
Scala Gallery of Architecture, Copenhagen, Denmark,
Aarhus Architecture Gallery, Denmark
Kristin Jarmund Architects represented with:
Fyrstikkterrassen
Competitions
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2022
Sannergata 2, transformation of former office building to mixed use building, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2020
Kvartal 71, residential building, Kristiansand.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2016
Schweigaardsgate 35-51, new office building, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize.Viking Ship Museum extension, Oslo.
Open international competition, Honourable mention. -
2015
Haslevangen Bygg 01, transformation of former distillery into residential units, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2014
Kvartal 57, residential building, Kristiansand.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2013
The Nobel Center, ceremonial hall and Exhibition center, Stockholm, Sweden.
In collaboration with Kengo Kuma & Associates.
Pre-qualification, short listed.Fyrstikkalléen 1, office complex, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize.Skauløkka, mixed use project, Kongsberg.
In collaboration with SJ Architects.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2012
“Lysaker Polaris II”, office complex, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2011
Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2009
“Crystal Clear”, mixed use high-rise building, Oslo.
In collaboration with C.F. Møller Architects.
Competition, 1st prize.Ensjøveien, office complex, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize.Kvartal 42, mixed use building, Kristiansand.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2008
“Skjærereiret”, permanent exhibition, Bergen.
Competition, 1st prize.Kokstadflaten 4B, office complex, Bergen.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2007
Westerdals School of Communication, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize.Gjerdrum Secondary School, Gjerdrum.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2006
Sirkeltomta, Nedre Elvehavn, Trondheim.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2005
Akademika Bookshop, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2004
National Dental Faculty, University of Bergen.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2003
Rakkestad Junior School, Rakkestad.
Competition, 1st prize.Ski Upper Secondary School, Ski.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2002
Bertel O.Steen, headquarters, office building and Mercedes Benz Showroom, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize.Rasmussen Group Headquarters, Kristiansand.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2001
Råholt Secondary School, Eidsvoll.
Competition, 1st prize. -
2000
Frogn Upper Secondary School, Drøbak.
Competition, 1st prize. -
1998
Gulskogen Junior and Secondary School, Drammen.
Competition, 1st prize.Lille Langerud Caring and Nursery Centre, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize.The Town Hall Quarter, Ålesund.
Competition, 2nd prize. -
1996
Benterud Junior School and Kindergarten, Lørenskog.
Competition, 1st prize.New Railway Station, Sandefjord.
In collaboration with Telje-Torp-Aasen Architects.
Competition 1st prize.The Enqvist Property Development, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize. -
1995
New Club House for Oslo Golf Course.
Competition, 1st prize. -
1994
New University Library, Oslo.
Competition, Honorable Mention.Design elements for Oslo Public Transit.
Competition, 1st prize. -
1993
Norwegian Fjord Center, Geiranger.
In collaboration with G. Jonsson Architects.
Competition, 1st prize. -
1991
Rikshospitalet, Oslo.
Planning Competition, 2nd prize.Stensby Kindergarten, Eidsvoll.
Competition, 1st prize.Langhus Upper Secondary School.
Competition, 1st prize. -
1990
Citadel Headquarters, Oslo.
Competition, 1st prize. -
1989
Oslo Airport, Hurum.
Competition, Purchase prize (part of team). -
1985
Bjerke Racing Course, Oslo.
Competition, 2nd prize (part of team).Nedre Elvehavn, Trondheim.
Planning Competition, 2nd prize (part of team)
Lectures
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2016
pARCours, Architektur im dialog, Berlin, Germany
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2013
Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece
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2011
Kent State University, Florence, Italy
Universita Politecnica Ancona, Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Italy
Colegio de Arquitectos de Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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2010
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture,
Copenhagen, DenmarkAcademie van Bouwkunst , Groningen, Netherlands
Tribhuvan University, Department of Engineering, Kathmandu, Nepal:
Seminar “Living with Conceptual Modernism”
Keynote-speakerHogeschool voor Wetenschap en Kunst, Sint-Lucas Architectuur, Campus Brussels
The Art Centre ProArte, St. Petersburg, Russia
The School of Architecture Markhi, Moscow, Russia (lecture and master class)
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2009
The Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, Carleton Universty, Ottawa, Canada
École d’Architecture, Université McGill, Montréal, Canada
Catholic University, Washington, USA
The NAL–Academy (The National Association of Norwegian Architects), Norway
UNAM Architecture School, Mexico City, Mexico
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2008
Fundacion FIDAS, Seville, Spain
Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo, Norway
Casa dell´Architettura, Rome, Italy, for In-Arch (National Institute of Architecture, Rome)
Scandinavian School Conference, Manchester, England, for British Council for School Environments
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2007
The Summit Conference, Liverpool, England, for British Council for School Environments
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2006
The Summit Conference, London, England, for British Council for School Environments
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2005
The Heritage Society of Norway, Oslo
Tokyo National University of Fine Arts, Tokyo, Japan
NRK – The national Norwegian Radio Broadcasting Station; architectural comments in ”Culture in Norway 1905 – 2005”, a series of 52 weekly radio-programmes
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2004
Lighting Design Forum, Norway
Norwegian radio Channel 2, portrait-interview “Long Lunch”
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2003
The City Hall of Oslo, Norway
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2002
The Ultima Festival of Electronic Art, Oslo, Norway. Presentation of Nydalen Metro station
The National Society of Civil Engineers, Norway
The NAL-Academy (The National Association of Norwegian Architects), Oslo; symposium “Colours within Architecture”
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2000
The NAL-Academy (The National Association of Norwegian Architects), Oslo; symposium ”Materiality and form”
The NAL-Academy (The National Association of Norwegian Architects), Oslo; symposium ”Architecture and Pedagogics”
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1999
AHO, The Oslo School of Architecture; several invited lectures
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1998
AHO, The Oslo School of Architecture; several invited lectures
Architects Association of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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1997
Norsk Form, Norway; symposium ”The Municipalities build”
NPA (Norwegian Practising Architects Society)
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1996
”Manifesto”, Edinburgh, Scotland; International Festival of Architecture and Design”
Norsk Form, Norway; ”Black holes – white spots”; a symposium on The human relation to built environment
NTNU, The Norwegian Technical University, Trondheim
NRK1 – The Norwegian Television channel 1, presentation/interview Stensby Kindergarten
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1994
Oslo Architects Society
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1993
Chalmers Technical University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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1992
Møre and Romsdal Architect´s Society, Norway
Østfold Architect´s Society
Drammen Architect´s Society
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1991
Stavanger Architect´s Society
Trondheim Architect´s Society
Oslo Architect´s Society
Brick center seminar; Facader and Architecture – from antiquity to the winter olympics in 1994
Oslo Architect´s Society Excursion and presentation of “Fyrstikkterrassen”
Contact
Kristin Jarmund
Arkitekter
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Beatrice Einarsen Westvik
bew@nordicarch.com
Kongens gate 21
0153 Oslo
Norway