Construction work is set to start on a new Winter Park masterplan developed by Oslo-based architecture firm Reiulf Ramstad Architects. The studio won a competition to envision a new masterplan for subarea of Lørenskog, outside of Oslo, and the studio announced that the Snøhus 1 building will be the first building to be realized on masterplan, as the whole development will be realized in multiple phases.

The programme for the competition was to include facilities for ice hockey, industry and offices. Later, Reiulf Ramstad Architects were engaged by Vinterparken Holding to develop a comprehensive plan for the entire Winter Park. The facility will include hotels, dining venues, industry stores and classrooms.

Developed as "a new exciting destination outside Oslo and a place of activity," the complex will propose a strong identity with large building structures; broken down into smaller village structures with intimate spaces -in- and outside, to give a sense of closeness and community. 

"Our proposal will be an extension to the big, indoor ski hall. The five proposed building typologies will all have their own expressions to reflect the variety in program and scale," said Reiulf Ramstad Architects.

"All the buildings in the project will have a public programing on the lower levels in relation to the square and the pedestrian street, such as shopping, restaurants, cafés, coffee shops and bars for well-functioning outdoor spaces."

The project will be an exciting destination to visit through the whole year, both during winter and summer, daytime and nighttime. 

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