airport extension at rygge in norway by futureproof
image by MIR


norwegian firm futureproof have been commissioned by østfold fylkeskommune to
develop a masterplan for the areas surrounding moss airport rygge in norway.

the plan incorporates both a regional strategy for the region of østfold
including a design for the physical development of the airport's surroundings.
the proposal strengthens the role of the airport, making it an important piece of infrastructure
in the region without contributing to further urban sprawl. this is done through the
concept's dense development with only the most necessary functions being consolidated.



regional terminal


in a region dominated by car transport, the strategy promotes the use of highly
efficient rail based mass transportation methods. this is done through the integration
of transport infrastructure and compact building and zone placement. in this way,
the airport also becomes a hub for land-based public transportation so that all
modes are integrated in one terminal. the plan proposes to have the airport stand as
the region’s interchange point between high speed rail and regular inter-city trains,
connecting to all city centers. by doing so it would set the standard for sustainable
infrastructure development in the rest of the region. 



rygee airport
image by MIR


the masterplan proposal consists of a few individual elements that will be phased
in over time. the main elements are a terminal bridge across the highway connecting
to a new train station, bus terminal and a hotel/conference complex.



the local section


a long, main building divides the site in two areas: a regional and a local side.
the regional side consists of a rational transportation hub, while the local side is a
park development that will host public activities.



interior


the main building has multiple attributes;
- it functions as a noise screen and increases the site’s value and environment on the local side
- it optimizes sun conditions on the local side by creating terraces and public spaces
- programmatically, it creates synergies between local and regional activities 
- the façade facing towards the airport would function as a media and information screen for the airport users
- the two façades of the building would complement each other by having solar panels on the local side
powering the media façade on the regional side

the structure will accommodate a hotel, conference areas and offices in the upper level.
the volume is split by an open lobby which consolidates the various public programs.
a station and market hall will be located on the ground floor, together with logistics and storage facilities.



the façade



site plan





the terminal bridge has the primary function of connecting the complex to the currently vacant site
across the highway from the airport. by doing so, it raises the value of future development significantly.
furthermore it connects to a proposed train station and bus terminal, which decreases the current need
of arriving at the airport by car. it also has added programs such as information services and cafés
with views to the air strip.



site plan


a continuous public layer is established to ensure an efficient connectivity as well as orientation comfort.
in addition to circulation zones the layer consists of diverse activities and topologies, such as a plaza,
auditorium, and amphitheater.



axonemetric diagrams



axonometric local diagram


further development of the project towards south will include a park consisting of smaller volumes of
offices and housing.



axonometric regional diagram



plan



the sustainable building



site plan



the information hub



metro

project info:
project title: østfold airport region masterplan
architects: futureproof
partner in charge: floire nathanael daub
team: johanne borthne, vilhelm christensen, floire nathanael daub, thomas smedsrud
client: østfold fylkeskommune
location: rygge, norway
type: masterplan, commission
status: ongoing
program: airport extension (conference hotel, offices, train station, retail, logistics, public space, market, culture, infrastructure)
site: given site ca. 1.000.000m2, developed area ca. 100.000m2
project year: 2010
images: futureproof, unless otherwise stated