A sound investment in glass and timber . Stavanger/NO

The austere façade stands in stark contrast to this with a geometric shape that is further reinforced with mounted vertical glass brackets. The glass panels with printed dots attached to the outside of the classic Schüco FWS 50 façade add rhythm to the two lengthwise façades and provide additional sun shading to the offices inside. Furthermore, the external CTB sun shading is integrated in the Schüco FWS 50 façade. The glass façade allows passers-by to see into the organic interior rooms and the open timber construction of the building, giving them a glimpse of the different styles and symbolism: strong, well-fortified and disciplined on the outside; dynamic, inviting and sustainable on the inside.

Structurally, the building consists of three layers. The basement levels and four service shafts were designed in reinforced concrete and have a fortifying effect. The load-bearing structure on top of these is a timber frame construction with supports and carriers made from high load-bearing laminated beech veneer. The intermediate floors are made from glued laminated wood or cross laminated timber, depending on the load-bearing capacity, and are reinforced with a continuous edge beam along the façades. The Schüco building envelope is the third, final, room-enclosing layer which covers the timber construction, while a green roof adorns the top of the building.