OSLO interior

This Oslo apartment renovation completed in 2024 embodies a quiet dialogue between material authenticity, spatial clarity, and the intimate rituals of everyday life. The existing plan was reimagined to create fluid connections between rooms, where natural light and tactile materials guide the experience of moving through the home. Each gesture in the design reflects a belief that architecture should be both timeless and profoundly livable—a space that welcomes life in all its imperfect beauty.

The floors are composed of Norwegian pine, sourced from Å Sag, a small, sustainable sawmill nestled in the forests of Telemark. This choice honors a local, circular approach to materiality, where the origin of each element is known and celebrated. Treated with a traditional Danish soap finish, the wood retains its open pores and natural fragrance, allowing it to breathe and develop a soft patina over time. This tactile, living surface encourages a sensory connection to the Nordic landscape and reflects an architectural philosophy that values evolution over static perfection.

At the threshold, the entrance is clad in large-piece Italian terrazzo, selected not only for its durability but for its evocative texture. Its composition recalls the granite that naturally cohabits with Nordic pine, anchoring the home to a broader geological narrative. Underfloor heating discreetly enhances the sensory experience, creating a warm and stable environment that encourages a ritual of arrival: shoes are left behind, the body slows down, and the home begins to embrace its inhabitants.

Furnishings are curated with a deliberate restraint, weaving together Scandinavian design pieces, Bauhaus references, and rustic elements. This composition creates a home that feels light, serene, and generous, yet robust enough to accept the realities of daily life—dogs running, the marks of use, and the small imperfections that make a space truly human.

The project reflects a design ethos rooted in sustainable elegance and lived minimalism: spaces that are visually quiet yet resilient, crafted from honest materials, and capable of aging with dignity. It is an architecture that does not dictate life, but frames it—an understated canvas where nature, craft, and human presence coexist in harmony.