Finsalhagen Nursing Home, Hamar, Norway

The project involves a design of a new nursing home for 12 resident rooms and 28 resident apartments, area, a total of 4.900 m2. The building blends into the sloping landscape towards a stream and woodland. The outdoor area includes a sensory garden, dry stone walls and ramps to compensate for the height difference. The building is designed in 3D with BIM methodology.

VSO is responsible for:

• Geotechnic design.
• Structural design.
• HVAC systems design.
• Electrical systems and lighting design.
• Landscape design with a healing garden included.

Project period:  2013-2015.

Client: Hamar municipality, Norway.