Extreme transformation in historic landmark, Building 25 at Herøya

Reopening of Building 25 at Herøya. Industrial solid and historical qualities have been reused and transformed into open, trendy meeting spaces and a new entrance to the industrial park, throughout the entire ground floor.
three persons sitting in new furniture in a newly renovated reception area "Welcome inside," invites the rehabilitation team at Building 25, Merethe Fallmyr, construction manager at AL Høyer, Arild Sannes, architect at Ario, and Skjalg Aasland, manager Development and facility management at Herøya Industripark AS.

Herøya Industripark AS is in the process of a total rehabilitation of Herøya's landmark and historic Building 25. Recently the ground floor was opend, completely transformed, after a year and a half of rehabilitation and renewal. The first thing you notice is the new entrance area and the new main reception.

"How do people experience coming to Building 25 today?"

 

man sitting on a stol, folded arms, light coloured shirt, reception area.
Skjalg Aasland, manager Development and Facilities, Herøya Industripark AS.

"We get a lot of positive feedback and hear many comments that people are pleased and really like what we have done here. Both in terms of openness, ease of access, and that it's bright and modern. There has been a significant change here, and it will continue to do so."

Reuse of buildings makes a difference for the environment

"The aspect of reuse and repurposing has been crucial in this project," says Skjalg Aasland.

"Reuse of buildings has, notably, an environmental impact. Large CO2 emissions in Norway come from the construction industry, so reusing building materials is truly something that matters. It's also something that our owner, Oslo Pensjonsforsikring, greatly appreciates and prioritizes, being an environmentally conscious major property player in Norway."

Oslo Pensjonsforsikring has green ambitions for its properties, both as an owner and developer. They participate in "Sustainable Edge" to assess their green profile. Much effort is needed for Norway to become a low-emission society by 2050, and rehabilitation is a better solution than building anew, according to SINTEFblogg.

 

yellow lamps hanging down from ceiling, reception area
Main reception Building 25
green wall, orange sofa, brown lamps down from ceiling, and two tables in the middle, part seating area in a canteen, artistic photo.
Seating area new canteen
viewing a meeting room with long table and many orange chairs, through a glass door.
Meeting room Badeanlegget.
old and new, orange round walls in old area, round shaped floor with decorating tiles.
Elements from the original building from 1928.

 


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