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Proposal for a new Cancer Caring Centre 06-03-2012 This is our proposal for the new Cancer Caring Centre in Aalborg.
The project is a part of a larger scheme to build 7 new cancer caring centres around Denmark. Norlund Architects have been selected together with 9 other young danish architects to compete for the 7 commisions.
Unfortunately we didn't win this one, so we are looking forward to continue competing for the remaining 4 centres.
1st Prize in Saie Selection 2011 04-10-2011 Tim Norlund's graduationproject, London Center for Urban Agriculture, has been awarded 1st prize in the international competition Saie Selection 2011 at the Saie Building expo in Bologna, Italy.
The project, selected by the Aarhus School of Architecture as the best graduation project from the school between 2008-2010, won the 1st prize in the student catogory for Steel and Glass architecture.
The competition had over 250 participants.Links:
London Center for Urban Agriculture
SAIE Selection 2011
Shortlisted in competion for new pedestrian bridge in Heggeldal, Norway
16-09-2011 Norlund Architects has been shortlisted and awarded 2nd place in the completion for a new pedestrian bridge at Heggeldal train station.
Norlund Architects has in collaboration with engineers Niras designed af bridge that offers a safe and inspiring crossing as well as marks Heggedal as a town in notable growth.
Norlund Architects and Niras will now, as the other 2 winning teams, enter the second stage of the competition to receive the commission.
View competition entry (pdf)
New projects added
04-02-2011 We have updated the website with the following projects:
Villa KS, Viborg
Villa JT, Viborg
Villa MB, Viborg
Summerhouse, Hadsund
PQ in competition for 7 new Cancer Caring Centres
27-09-2010 Norlund Architects have been selected together with 9 other young danish architects to compete for 7 new Cancer Caring Centres around Denmark.
Read more (in danish):
Kræftens Bekæmpelse
Realdania
2 prizes in Saie Selection 2010 15-09-2010 Tim Norlund won two 2nd prizes in the international competition Saie Selection 2010 at the Saie Building expo in Bologna, Italy in October.
The project Environment Camp was awarded in the Wood Architecture category and Tim Norlund's bachelorproject Himmelbau Kreuzberg i Steel and Glass.
The competition had over 200 participants.
Selected for the competition for the worlds best graduation project, Archiprix 2011.
02-07-2010 Architect Tim Norlund's graduationproject, London Center for Urban Agriculture, has been selected by the Aarhus School of Architecture to participate in Archiprix 2011.
Archiprix is held every 2 years. All universities and Architecture Schools in the world are invited to each submit one project, the best graduation project from their School done within the last 2½ year.
Tim Norlund teaches at the Engineering College of Aarhus
12-02-2010 Architect Tim Norlund has been assigned as external teacher at the Engineering College of Aarhus, department of Building Engineering. Tim is going to help plan and execute a course in highrise construction and architecture.
RIBA 175th anniversary exhibition at the Architecture Centre in Bristol
06-12-2009 The 175th anniversary exhibition of the Royal Institut of British Architects (RIBA) will be showing at the Architecture Centre in Bristol, UK.
The Sheffield Parkway Iconic Bridge has been selected by the RIBA for the anniversary exhibition, that have already been on show at the CUBE Gallery, Center for the Urban Built Environment, in Manchester from 10.07.2009 to 03.10.2009.The exhibition in Bristol will be on show in the main gallery at the Architecture Centre from 01.12.2009 to 24.12.2009.
Get directions etc. here: www.architecturecentre.co.uk
Visit the RIBA website for more: www.architecture.com
Norlund Architects chosen for RIBA 175th anniversary exhibition
20-07-2009 The Sheffield Parkway Iconic Bridge has been chosen to be a part of an exhibition the celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Royal Institut of British Architects (RIBA).
The exhibition has been named 'Picture This!' and consists of 175 images of RIBA competition winning projects, including the Sheffield Parkway Iconic Bridge, by Norlund Architects.Speaking about the exhibition, Louise Harrison, RIBA Competitions Manager, said “We have a fantastic archive of amazing images and have grasped this opportunity to share them. We have tried to capture the spirit of what competitions are all about and hope visitors enjoy our eclectic collection.”
This will be the second time that the Sheffield Parkway Iconic Bridge has been selected by the RIBA for an exhibition.
The exhibition will run in the CUBE Gallery, Center for the Urban Built Environment, in Manchester from 10.07.2009 to 03.10.2009.
Get directions etc. here: www.cube.org.uk
Visit the RIBA website for more: www.architecture.com
Wins 1st and 2nd prize in the international student competition Archi-Bau Awards
14-01-2009 ARCHI-EUROPE/ARCHI-STUDENTS organizes a competition “ARCHI-BAU AWARDS” focussing on 3 categories for architects and one for students in architecture on the occasion of BAU, the international construction fair in Munich as of January 12th to January 17th , 2009.
The competition recieved a total of 432 submissions from all over the world.For the Student Green Building Category, Tim Nørlund submitted 2 projects, Himmelbau Kreuzberg and Environment Camp.
The jury selected a list of 10 nominees for the category, including both submissions by Tim Nørlund. After the final judging 3 projects was awarded by jury. One "Prize of the jury" (1st place) and two "Special Mentions" (2nd and 3rd place).
Tim Nørlunds design for a sustainable mixed-use tower in Berlin, Himmelbau Kreuzberg, won 1st place (Prize of the Jury) with his other submission, Environment Camp, won 2nd place (Special Mention).
Jury comments:
Environment Camp (2nd Place)
Himmelblau Kreuzberg (1st Place)
Destined as a Berlin suburb, the apartment building could become an architectural signal to draw attention to a previously underprivileged area. The tower has been drawn like a vertical city which favours variety and ecological building: natural ventilation as a result of the 2m space in the double façade, atriums, solar panels, wind mill, the use of river water provides cooling.
Temporary and versatile pavilion system developed for tropical regions, and easy to assemble and dismantle. A series of frames form the interconnection and integrate the wall-, floor-, and roof elements. The textile fibre roof provides protection from the sun and good natural ventilation. The jury noted the sophisticated construction system in materials that facilitate construction and transport.
Tim Nørlund attends and speaks at international bridge seminar in Norway
19-08-2008 Tim Nørlund has been invited to attend and give a presentation at a bridge seminar arranged by DTU Architectural Engineering (Danish Technical University) and AHO, the Oslo School of Architecture, with support from the Danish-Norwegian Foundation for collaboration.
The seminar takes places over the weekend of may 15-17 and the overall theme is about how large structures meet the landscape or urban context.
A number of experienced and influential people working with bridges will attend and speak at the seminar, which also focuses on the partnership and relationship between architects and engineers in regards to bridge design.
The seminar will be held at Lysebu, a exquisite conference and seminar facility in the area of Holmenkollen, Oslo.
Iconic Bridge on exhibition at the Cube Gallery
25-04-2008 The Sheffield Parkway Iconic Bridge will be on display as a part of the RIBA COMPETITIONS EXHIBITION in the CUBE, Center for the Urban Built Environment, in Manchester between 02.05.2008 - 17.05.2008.
Get directions etc. here: www.cube.org.uk
Masive media coverage for the Sheffield Parkway Iconic Bridge
15-03-2008 Since it was announced that I, Tim Nørlund, a 23 year old Danish student of architecture, won the RIBA competition for a new landmark pedestrian bridge near Sheffield, beating 110 other entries from all over the world, including projects by Arup and renown architects, the story has been an hot topic in the Danish press as well as the architectural community.
A number of the national newspapers, including Politikken, Information and Jyllandsposten, as well as the free handouts and local newspaper have run the story.
The bridge has also been published in magazines such as Danske Ark Byg, and in the Architects Journal in the UK. Among other international publications the bridges has been featured in the Arabic Architectural Journal, Umran Magazine that is published in Saudi Arabia and distributed throughout the middle-east.
Norlund Architects wins the international 'Sheffield Parkway Iconic Bridge' competition
24-01-2008 After weeks of intensive design work, a project presentation and an interview with the judges in Rotherham, England, our entry was selected as winner of the open international RIBA organized competition.
The new bridge will provide an important route over the A630 Sheffield Parkway, a busy dual carriageway which links the heart of Sheffield City Centre and parts of Rotherham, with the M1 motorway. It will also provide a vital safety route, since the existing route across the Parkway is noted as one of the top ten most dangerous crossings in the UK.
From the RIBA Press Release:
The judging panel, chaired by RIBA Adviser Nik Randall, of Space Craft Architects, included representatives from the promoters - Rotherham and Sheffield Councils, and Yorkshire Forward. The judges were looking for a design that would be a 'pleasure to cross, that responds to the local landscape, is deliverable and beautiful to look at'.
The competition produced an exceptional international response with entries from 14 different countries. The other four teams shortlisted to stage two were:
Arup Associates, London
DLG Architects, London
Satellite Architects, London with Elliott Wood Partnership
Tony Leung, Hong Kong with Ove Arup & Partners, SheffieldBased upon a simple 'O' ring design, the winning design was considered to be both inspired and inspiring: the expression of the structural simplicity was particularly liked, it was felt that the immediacy with which the form of the 'O' ring will be understood will provide an orienting device in the landscape, appearing different from each approach. The clean lines and form of the support ring will provide an unexpected but appropriate intrusion into the undulating green landscape, whilst the simple 'line' of the walkways provides a counterpoint to the ragged canopy of the trees. The incorporation of simple and effective lighting will help it to respond to the climate, the season and local events.
Norlund Architects joins forces with engineers Ramboll Whitbybird, London
13-11-2007 To be able to compete in the final stage of the 'Sheffield Iconic Bridge' Competition we have arranged a partnership with engineers Ramboll Whitbybird, London.
We will now work closely together to develop the project for the stage two submission.
Scheme shortlisted in international bridge competition
13-11-2007 Our entry for the 'Sheffield Iconic Bridge' Competition has been shortlisted for the second and final stage. More information about the project will be available soon.
RIBA PRESS RELEASE:
A shortlist of five designs has been chosen for the next stage in the Sheffield Parkway footbridge competition. They are:
- Tim Norlund Jensen, Denmark with Ramboll Whitby Bird, London
- Satellite Architects, London with Elliott Wood Partnership
- DLG Architects, London
- Arup Associates, London
- Tony Leung, Hong Kong with Ove Arup & Partners, Sheffield
Competitors were set the challenge of designing a bridge that is 'a pleasure to cross, responds to the local landscape, is deliverable and beautiful to look at'. The bridge will provide a route over the A630 Sheffield Parkway, a busy dual carriageway which links the heart of Sheffield City Centre with the M1 motorway. The competition was open and international leading to 109 entries from around the world. Designs were reviewed and discussed during five rounds of judging over two days which led to the final selection.
The final five shortlisted entries were felt to most suitably meet the ambitions of the project. Whilst some are more developed than others, it was felt that each described a strong idea and had a realistic chance of winning.
The final cut was extremely hard. Chair of the panel and RIBA architect adviser for the competition was Nik Randall of Space Craft Architects who said:
"Drawing up a shortlist presented a very difficult task for the Jury. However, it was felt that each of the five shortlisted entries described a strong idea with the potential to deliver a beautiful, practical and memorable bridge".The competition is being organised on behalf of Sheffield and Rotherham Councils, with support from Yorkshire Forward.
The shortlisted teams will each receive a £7,000 honorarium, and will meet with the judging panel on 11th December to discuss their concepts further. A winner will be
selected shortly afterwards.
Icopal Awards 2007
01-11-2007 Tim Nørlund Jensen recieved an honorable mention for his 5. Semester project from the Aarhus School of Architecture, Environment Camp.
The Icopal Prize Awards was first held in 1986. It was established to enhance the awareness, among students of architecture, of the relationship between a building's roof and the architectural expression as well as special design. The Icopal Prize Awards focuses on the 5th facade and the overall architectural value and the interaction between roof, facade and context.
The Icopal Prize Awards is also an opportunity for students of architecture at the Aarhus School of Architecture and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen to get familiar with the discipline of architectural competitions. It is the largest and most prestigious student award in Denmark.Read more about the project her: Environment Camp
