Siriskjær
This is particularly due to economy reasons, but also with a background in building statics. The buildings were planned to be constructed in prefabricated timber elements, clad in timber boarding. The distribution of housing-commercial functions is approximately 90%—10%, with most of the commercial activities limited to ground floor level. The project was later alteres, opening for use of concrete in addition to wood. The new timber town on Siriskjær as part of Urban Sjøfront is under construction. . The new developer received the green light from the municipality to allow for the use of concrete in addition to wood.
Siriskjær
The project was stopped due to the financial situation of the market in 2008, but will be finished in 2013 with less wood than originally planned. The daring angular forms, large volumes moulded in regard to climate wind and sun , create a dynamic play of light and shadow. The shape of the building is based on a very precise analysis of the site and the historical character of Stavanger, its seafront warehouses with their varied openings and alleyways that provide glimpses of the sea and also contact between the sea and the functions behind. The project was stopped in the preliminary phase in 2008, and was later taken over by a new developer. Timber construction The architects originally aimed for a pure use of wood in the project, by applying massive wood in the interior and substructure, hardboards as isolation, plywood as steam breakers in addition to chip roofing in the exterior. Energy The originally aimed for passive house levels.
