Østmarka (NO)

A condition survey of the buildings was conducted in 2017. This included buildings that later have been demolished and buildings that are planned demolished in the area. Of the original 47 housing units in 2017, spread across 12 residential buildings, there are now 33 remaining housing units spread across 8 buildings (the ones marked in blue and yellow in page 17). The buildings are generally in poor condition. The need for investment to restore the 47 housing units was estimated at NOK 80 million in 2017.

Condition reports (in Norwegian), and floor plans, showing in particular the fire technicalities of the buildings, are uploaded to the complete site folder, new docs after launch. In the condition reports the buildings are marked 2138, 2139, 2140, 2141, 2142, 2143, 2144, 2145, 2146, 2147, 2150 and 2151. The latter four buildings have been or are planned to be demolished, and the condition of these should not be taken into account.

All the mentioned buildings are important to the general, overall historical character of the area.  After discussions with the heritage authorities it has been agreed that the buildings closest to the main road (Østmarkveien) must be preserved (blue) while the yellow buildings can be demolished to make space for important public functions. The northeast most building in the drawing is wrongly marked yellow. It should have been marked blue as this building also should be preserved. The distinction is made because the buildings alongside Østmarkveien are closely linked to the hospital area, and are most important in telling the story of Østmarka as a historical (still functioning) hospital area.

You must preserve the exterior, especially the facades towards the main road (Østmarkveien) but can otherwise operate on them as you see fit.

Yes, both the nursing home and the housing program can be built on the brownfield. 

No. We are asking for a flexible concept for housing well adapted to the site. The size and types of apartments are up to the competitors and should work with your overall concept for the site. 

Trondheim municipality has no experience in moving fungi, and has no knowledge of projects where this has been conducted. In fungi the mycelet (“the root system”) consists of a highly branched network of threads that grow underground. We assume you have to bring enough layers of soil for it all to work together at the new location. The new location must also have the same environmental conditions as the location from which it is taken.

Yes, the site where the Victoria centre is located can be used for both the nursing home and the housing.

The two nursing homes presented are previous feasibility studies, examples to help you understand the complex requirements for this kind of program. The competition asks for a proposal for a nursing home that is well adapted to the site, and you are not required to copy the case studies. 

Parking: There is no fixed number of parking lots required. The area is well connected to public transport and does not need unnecessary parking for employees.  However some employees work night shifts outside of the business hours of the public transport system. Hence some of these employees are dependent on using their car to get to work. Some disability parking should also be established close to the main entrance. 

In general strategic measures to promote less car-dependency are encouraged.

Brownfield means it is the site of a building that has been demolished. The ground is mostly made up of rubble covered by a thin layer of grass and is not polluted.

What is smart or feasible depends on your proposal and site analysis. The sites where the specified buildings (the yellow marked buildings and the office building in the north plot) are located are possible sites for solving the defined programme. Proposals that both solve the programme and are able to preserve the buildings are very welcome. We encourage proposals that integrate these existing buildings into the concept, or proposals that reuse the buildings or building materials within the project site.