‘terminus hotel’

the grand terminus hotel extension is a project by portuguese based architects on office. the designed structure which attaches itself to the terminus hotel in bergen, norway was shaped by three factors: to sustain a architectural relations with the existing building, to maintain sun exposure, and be the highest point on one of the oldest streets of bergen kong oscars gate.

on office: terminus hotel - 2

on office: terminus hotel - 3

on office: terminus hotel - 4interior

the triangulated shapes offers an interesting interior shape for each room while establishing an intimate relation with the existing small houses in the surroundings.

on office: terminus hotel - 5

on office: terminus hotel - 6

on office: terminus hotel - 7

on office: terminus hotel - 8

on office: terminus hotel - 9

on office: terminus hotel - 10

on office: terminus hotel - 11sequential planning process of terminus hotel extension visualized1. current situation 2. align with existing building 3. extrusion to the maximum height 4. precise cut 5. articulate

on office: terminus hotel - 12

on office: terminus hotel - 13

on office: terminus hotel - 14 sectional

on office: terminus hotel - 15site plan

on office: terminus hotel - 16construction site, bergen norway