M8

Bright and quiet in the middle of downtown

M8 is an infill-project standing six floors high on a busy street in the city center of Oslo. The building completes a block resting between three existing fire gables, and contains 12 high-ceilinged apartments with a business space on the ground floor. Floor-to-top glass creates a bright, airy atmosphere while providing tremendous views of the city. Oak benches lining the windows add flexibility to the rooms while also reducing visibility from the street.

The window division is a reference to the horizontal lines and vertical markings of the windows from the classic 1890’s neighboring buildings. The structure also adapts to its historic surroundings with colorful window frames that create a layered relief effect across the façade. Traffic sounds are reduced thanks to noise absorption material in the glass, and the arched railings form a trellised framework for shrubbery to grow, complimenting the building’s green roof.

Function: 13 apartments, commercial space on ground floor
Client: Blue Label Properties
Location: Maridalsveien 8, Oslo
Areal: 1150 m²
Status: Completed 2021
Photo: Ivar Kvaal