Oslo's Fornebu Brygge to Become Sustainable Tourist Hub

Haptic Architects and Oslo Works have unveiled a master plan to transform Fornebu Brygge, a vast district on Oslo's outskirts, into a sustainable tourist and innovation center. The project features three zones: Fjord, Wharf, and Urban. Fjord will house the Fjordarium, an aquarium with underwater galleries, a food area, and event spaces. Wharf, along the coast, will host research labs and conference facilities across three floors. Urban, set back from the water, will include nine floors of workspaces and classrooms both above and below water. Buildings will use zero-emission wood and concrete. Francis Brekke, managing partner of Oslo Works, stated the project aims to positively impact the fjord ecosystem and the global blue economy. Tomas Stokke, director of Haptic, said the redesign seeks to bring cultural offerings to the evolving neighborhood and create an innovation district attracting marine scientists, ocean entrepreneurs, locals, and students. Oslo is ranked the fifth greenest city in Europe, and Norway continues to invest in cultural tourism, exemplified by the 2022 opening of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.