The KOG2100 Kristiania Interior Architecture project tasked me with designing a hotel that integrates the principles of circular economy and resource reuse. The project involved creating a standard hotel room, an HC-adapted room, and a reception area in Markveien 65, Grünerløkka, Oslo. Targeting a mid-to-high price range clientele, I aimed to provide a higher standard of accommodation with personalized service. The design included two demountable wall claddings and a functional design object made from reused materials sourced from Økern Resource Centre. Additionally, the interior featured at least two reused furniture pieces, emphasizing sustainability and reducing environmental impact. The project required innovative solutions and meticulous planning to meet the sustainability criteria while ensuring guest comfort and luxury.

Concept:
Anachronistic Brutalism

Anachronistic Brutalism is a design concept that merges the raw, honest aesthetic of brutalist architecture with contemporary design elements and sustainable practices. This approach celebrates the rugged beauty of exposed concrete and structural elements while incorporating modern materials and technologies to create spaces that are both timeless and innovative. By embracing the authentic textures and forms of brutalism and blending them with current sustainable practices, the concept aims to create environments that respect the past while looking towards the future. This juxtaposition of old and new elements not only enhances the visual appeal but also underscores the importance of sustainable and resilient design in the modern architectural landscape. The custom-designed elements within this framework add a personal touch, humanizing the rawness of brutalism and infusing the space with warmth and narrative.

Anachronistic Brutalism challenges our linear perception of time by juxtaposing raw, brutalist elements with contemporary design. While we typically visualize time as a straight line, this concept disrupts that notion by creating spaces where past and present coexist seamlessly. This integration suggests that time is not merely a chronological sequence but a constant presence, influencing and shaping our experiences in multidimensional ways. By blending historical architectural styles with modern sustainable practices, Anachronistic Brutalism invites us to rethink our understanding of time, emphasizing its fluidity and the interconnectedness of different eras in the physical environment.