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Nord-Østerdal Upper Secondary School, Tynset

A large central space gives academic and vocational subjects a common focus.

Architect: Longva arkitekter as
Published 04 Sep, 2014
 
Nord-Østerdal Upper Secondary School, Tynset. The school is located on a small hill just outside Tynset village centre.

Nord-Østerdal Upper Secondary School, Tynset.
The school is located on a small hill just outside Tynset village centre.

The north-eastern corner, with administration and student services on the second floor.

The school is organised around a central covered space, with teaching rooms around the periphery to ensure good daylight.

Central space.
There is a black box stage behind the curved wall, with a common seating area on top.

Teaching room.

Staircase detail.

Site model.

Site plan.

Plan level 1.

Plan level 2.

Plan level 3.

Lower level plan.

Section A-A.

Detail section through bridge in the atrium.

Detail section through façade and parapet.

Completion: 2013

Address:
Fedraheimveien 1, Tynset

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Photo:
Ivan Brodey, Anthony Hopkins

Nord-Østerdal Upper Secondary School is the result of an open design competition. It brings together both vocational and academic subjects under one roof, as well as providing after hours facilities for the local community.

The school is located on a hill on the outskirts of the village of Tynset. The compact plan allows for the retention of much of the existing vegetation, as well as the required integration of practical and theoretical teaching. The square, covered yard, necessary during the -extremely cold Tynset winters, is the heart of the school. Teaching rooms are located along the perimeter to maximize daylight.

The use of timber was a competition requirement. The complex is mainly clad in wood, inside and out, and the lofty pine columns are the “yard trees” of the central space.