OSLO, NORWAY
Voksenasen A neighbourhood in Vestre Aker, a district on the Northwest edge of Oslo. Vestre Aker is known for being one of the wealthiest districts in Oslo. Voksenasen is characterised by sprawling single family homes and green space. Amenities include schools and an olympic ski jump (Holmenkollen Ski Jump), and lacks commercial uses.
Post vs. Pre-Auto Plan 587a - Feb, 2016 By Michael Meyer
St. Hanshaugen A small district in Oslo’s city centre. The district is characterised by mixed use buildings between four and seven stories, with intermingling green space, residential, and oďŹƒces. Amenities include banks, a university hospital, a wide variety of commercial uses, and a large soccer stadium (Bislett Stadium).
Land Use N
Voksenasen
Residential
Mixed Use
St. Hanshaugen
OďŹƒce & Business
Government
Recreation & Public Space
3D Study Area
200m
Public Transit
Figure Ground N
Voksenasen
St. Hanshaugen
Small building footprint Abundant space between buildings Striated, natural street pattern Impermeable built form Emphasis on equivalent private space
Large building footprint Little space between buildings Haphazard, historic street pattern Permeable built form Emphasis on interior courtyards
100m
Voksenasen Built Area - ~6,000m2 Average Setback - 6m Average Stories - 1-2 Gross FSR - 0.4 Net FSR - 0.7
9m
21m
3m
8.3m
St. Hanshaugen Built Area - ~25,000m2 Average Setback - 0m Average Stories - 5 Gross FSR - 1.9 Net FSR - 3.6
15m
12m
8.3m
Shadow Study Voksenasen
December *9am
March 9am
June 9am
St. Hanshaugen
December 12pm
March 12pm
June 12pm
December *9am
March 9am
June 9am
December 12pm
March 12pm
June 12pm
OSLO, NORWAY
Post vs. Pre-Auto Plan 587a - Feb, 2016 By Michael Meyer
N
Voksenasen A neighbourhood characterised by single family homes, green space, and not much else. Long impermeable streets, no sidewalks, and a lack of destinations may make Voksenasen unfriendly to pedestrians. An abundance of trees and green roofs add to the neighbourhoods rustic aesthetic.
St. Hanshaugen A district characterised by mixed-use buildings, recreation, commerce, and services. The myriad connections between streets make St. Hanshaugen seem like a predestrian friendly environment. Lot’s of residents mixed in with the commercial uses increase activity, enjoyment, and safety.