Danish COBE architects won the competition for Nyhavna Utvikling, a new mix-used neighborhood in Trondheim, currently an industrial harbor. The Danish architects have reinvented local heritage in Norway.
The competition invited participating firms to reimagine the urban core while respecting the cultural heritage and maritime vocation of the place.
“The key feature of our masterplan was to ensure the proximity to the fjord and accessibility for everyone, by establishing a generous waterfront park with a sequence of urban spaces for various use and seasonal change,” said the architects.
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Nyhavna is praised for its attractive location, where the Nidelva River meets the Trondheim Fjord
Nyhavna is praised for its attractive location, where the Nidelva River meets the Trondheim Fjord, within walking distance to the center of Trondheim. All buildings are constructed of wood and reuse the footprint and foundations of existing warehouses on the site today, while the colorful scheme is an homage to Trondheim’s historic wooden buildings.
The proposal gives a clear identity to the district based on the history of both Trondheim and its Transittkaia Wharf.
COBE Architects, in collaboration with TOPIC Architecture, MOE Consulting Engineers and Olav Olsen, is proposing a residential fabric in close contact with the coast, giving the neighborhood a clear identity.
All buildings are constructed of wood and reuse the footprint and foundations of existing warehouses on the site today,
Trondheim City Architect, Are Risto Øyaseter, was part of the jury and believes the winning proposal takes a simple and clear plan and gives a clear identity to the district based on the history of both Trondheim and its Transittkaia Wharf. ‘The proposal works actively with edges and transitions to establish good neighborhoods while at the same time establishing clear places for recreation that are attractive to the city’s population. It appears credible that good design of street spaces, edge zones, and active ground floors can contribute to a safe and outward-looking urban district,’ said Øyaseter.
Being a student, it’s not only about learning subjects and getting excellent marks. Read the article and find out how Norway tries to inspire students not only to learn but to relax as well. Learn how to inspire students to learn and have time to relax In Norway.
There is no doubt that if you decide to go to college, then for the next four or five years studying will become one of the most important aspects of your life. It’s the time to receive profound knowledge in the sphere you are interested in and want to dedicate your future career too.
At the same time, it’s essential to understand that students in Norway, as well as in the rest of the world, work and study under constant stress. They usually lack sleep or suffer from sleeping disorders like insomnia; they can have poor eating habits that can turn into eating disorders or severe problems with their stomach; they lack physical activity that, together with junk food, can cause obesity.
You can sum up negative emotions caused by being far away from home if you are an international student, untypical weather conditions, as in Norway, the climate is unique, failing tests or receiving bad marks for not doing assignments on time, and many other factors. Of course, with WritePaperForMe, you can be sure that at least your paperwork will be done on time, but how should students cope with the rest of the problems? And the answer is actually pretty simple.
You should relax! Even though many students have elaborated their mode of studying productively, they completely ignore the necessity to relax. In this article, we tried to make a list of recommendations on how to inspire students to learn and relax.
If you don’t have motivation, it will be almost impossible to achieve any progress.
Motivate and praise yourself
If you don’t have motivation, it will be almost impossible to achieve any progress. Take your time, and think about what motivates you and gives you the impulse to continue studying.
Set achievable goals and elaborate the system of rewards. First of all, it’s necessary sometimes to praise yourself; second, it’s fun; and third, it can really help you achieve better results. For example, after passing an exam, you can go to SPA and regain your physical and emotional strength.
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Many studies confirm that special breathing techniques and meditations could have a positive effect on our bodies.
Meditation and relaxation practices
Some may think that it doesn’t work, but many studies confirm that special breathing techniques and meditations could have a positive effect on our bodies. It literally influences our brain because it fills it with oxygen, and this way helps it work more clearly. Plus, it can help you to relax and get rid of stress; just try to take two or three deep breaths when you are freaking out, and you will notice how it gradually fades away. Nature in Norway really favors meditation and yoga sessions, as it is not very hot, and the air is always fresh.
Finding yourself a hobby can also be a perfect way to relax from your studies.
Find Your Hobby
Finding yourself a hobby can also be a perfect way to relax from your studies. You can cook, watch movies with your friends in Norwegian (this will help you to improve your language skills), go dancing, play hockey or curling, do embroidery, or knit some warm sweaters (you will need one in Norway for sure). The most important thing is to do something that will decrease stress levels.
Sometimes it’s absolutely necessary to get help and delegate some part of your assignments to professionals.
Ask for help when it’s necessary
Sometimes it’s absolutely necessary to get help and delegate some part of your assignments to professionals. Yes, you will have to pay for the service, but you can use the free time you receive to sleep, relax, and regain moral strength to continue studying. If you have a lot of essays to write, you can consider Speedy Paper helper to get any task done within the required deadline and in accordance with your instructions.
If you practice any kind of sport on a regular basis, it will increase your levels of endorphins and decrease the level of cortisol.
Physical activity
If you practice any kind of sport on a regular basis, it will increase your levels of endorphins and decrease the level of cortisol. You can choose any sport you like (well, chess will not help a lot, of course) and the most important thing is not to force yourself, but to continue training as long as it gives you satisfaction and you don’t feel like fainting.
Don’t forget about social life
If you are an international student, you have a perfect chance to broaden your social connections, learn something new about the culture of other countries, and make friends with people from all over the world. But you should not forget about keeping in touch with relatives. Use any opportunity to see new places, don’t spend all the time on campus or in a library.
Everyone needs to laugh, have fun, and get some positive emotions.
Enjoy your time
Of course, being serious and responsible is very nice for your studies and future career. But you cannot be serious all the time. Everyone needs to laugh, have fun, and get some positive emotions. Being focused and concentrated all the time can negatively influence your productivity. Any positive emotion received when socializing helps you to expand your vision and learn to enjoy life. The more positive things you notice and the more interesting people you communicate with, the more your values change, and you start to appreciate your life.
How To Inspire Students To Learn And Have Time To Relax In Norway, written dedicatedly for Daily Scandinavian by Tod Brown. Tod is an article writer and a creative copywriter with vast experience. For six years, he has been working on various projects, writing blog articles and product descriptions. Thanks to his education and tremendous experience, he always deliver excellent content that is interesting to the audience and fully meets the requirements. He is a very ambitious writer who researches any topic as much as possible.
The Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB has identified significant deposits of rare earth elements in the Kiruna area, metals which are essential for, among other applications, the manufacture of electric vehicles and wind turbines. Learn more about Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metal found in Sweden.
LKAB said it has identified more than 1 million tons of rare earth oxides in the Kiruna area in the far north of the country, the largest known such deposit in Europe.
The world’s production of rare earths is dominated by China. The discovery by LKAB creates the prospect that Europe could over time develop a domestic source of these minerals.
LKAB said it has identified more than 1 million tons of rare earth oxides
There is no large-scale mining of rare earths in the European Union, partly because of the difficulty of creating new mines and facilities to refine the metal ores.
“This is good news, not only for LKAB, the region and the Swedish people, but also for Europe and the climate. This is the largest known deposit of rare earth elements in our part of the world, and it could become a significant building block for producing the critical raw materials that are absolutely crucial to enable the green transition. We face a supply problem. Without mines, there can be no electric vehicles,” says Jan Moström, President and Group CEO, LKAB.
Rare earths, a group of 17 elements, are crucial to cutting-edge technologies used for electric vehicles and wind turbine generators.
Rare earths, a group of 17 elements, are crucial to cutting-edge technologies used for electric vehicles and wind turbine generators. As more of these items are manufactured to tackle climate change and for other purposes, demand for the metals is soaring.
“Electrification, the EU’s self-sufficiency and independence from Russia and China will begin in the mine,” Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch said in the statement.
A long road to a mine
At the same time, the road to possible mining of the deposit is long, where the first step is an application for an exploitation concession for the Per Geijer deposit in order to be able to investigate it further at depth and investigate the conditions for mining. The plan is to be able to submit an application for an exploitation concession in 2023.
the road to possible mining of the deposit is long.
LKAB’s find, near Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost city, indeed appeared to be of significant size, said Ross Embleton, an analyst at Wood Mackenzie, a consulting firm. But he added that unless European permitting procedures could be shortened in a way that was acceptable to responsible investors, the lode was unlikely to make a big difference to the global supply picture anytime soon.
Europe’s Largest Deposit of Rare Earth Metal Found in Sweden, written by Tor Kjolberg.
While searching with her metal detector the young girl lead to unearthing of nearly 300 silver coins believed to be more than 1,000 years old. Read the amazing story of the young girl who found 1,000-year-old viking coins in Denmark.
The coins were found about eight kilometers from the Fyrkat Viking fortress near the town of Hobro.
“A hoard like this is very rare,” says Lars Christian Norbach, the director of the North Jutland Museum
“A hoard like this is very rare,” says Lars Christian Norbach, the director of the North Jutland Museum, where the artefacts will go on display.
Mr Norbach said the finds were from the same period as the fort, built by King Harald Bluetooth, and would offer more insight into the history of the Vikings.
Within the 300 pieces of silver that were found, around 50 were said to be whole coins.
Within the 300 pieces of silver that were found, around 50 were said to be whole coins. The trove — believed to date back to the 980s — included a mixture of Danish, German and Arab coins, according to archaeologists.
According to Norbach, there could be a link between the treasure – which the Vikings would bury during wars – and the fort, which burned down during the same period.
The artefacts will go on public display from July at the Aalborg Historical Museum. The girl who made the discovery will receive financial compensation, the amount of which has not been made public.
Young Girl Found 1,000-Year-Old Viking Coins in Denmark, written by Tor Kjolberg
Jetmira had never had skis on her feet – learn about the experiences of a first- time skier in Norway.
Jetmira Emini was by no means born with skis on her feet. Still, she had a dream of being able to ski with her son Marlon, 7 years old. Her dream came true in Trysil, Norway.
“This is so much fun,” shouts Jetmira, as she pushes her husband Ali Fazliu away. She doesn’t want help from him anymore. It is only two hours since she put her skis on her feet for the first time, but already she is speeding down the children’s slope in Trysil. Ski teacher Anders drives alongside and cheers; “Very well, Jetmira, look up and look forward.”
Jetmira Emini is originally from Macedonia, but she has lived in Norway all her life. She now lives with her husband and children in Holmlia in Oslo. Last November, her husband, Ali, entered her into a competition in Trysil. They were looking for Norwegians who were born without skis on their feet, an apt description of Jetmira, he thought.
“My son and I ski a lot and are often on the mountain together, but we are missing the last member of the family,” says Ali Fazliu.
Jetmira thought it was a joke when they called from Trysil and said she had won a trip with hotel accommodation, food, ski pass, ski hire, ski instructor for two days and a sleigh ride.
Ida Dyreng, general manager of Destinasjon Trysil.
“I was so nervous and scared before I started, but it was so much fun! I really felt on top of the world when I finally managed to swing down the hill without falling,” says Jetmira enthusiastically. “My ski instructor Anders was simply fantastic. I got a lot of good tips that made me learn quickly and feel safe.”
Ski school is underestimated by Norwegians.
“Only six percent of the customers of Trysilguidene, the ski school in Trysil, are Norwegian. We Norwegians believe that we are born with skis on our feet,” laughs Ida Dyreng, general manager of Destinasjon Trysil. “The truth is that ski instruction is good whether you are a beginner or experienced, and we encourage Norwegians to try it.”
Perhaps Jetmira proved that she was genetically more similar to her skiing father when learning to ski in Trysil.
Unfortunately, he did not get the chance to transfer his passion for skiing to Jetmira and the sisters before he died of cancer.
“It was probably about integration at the start. At least for us four eldest daughters,” says Jetmira. – But when my youngest sister grew up, mum and dad were more integrated into the Norwegian society, and my sister does both alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding,” laughs Jetmira.
“I thought of dad when I was skiing in Trysil. I know he would have been very proud of me now” she, says with a smile.
Fantastic experience
Jetmira and her family had a great experience in Trysil, and she strongly recommends it to anyone who wants to try alpine skiing for the first time.
“I am so glad that I accepted the chance and tried skiing. It was a wonderful experience. And it felt good to ski together with Marlon and Ali. I’m sure I’ll do it again,” says Jetmira.
Jetmira and her fasmily in Trysil
A customer survey carried out by Opinion for Destinasjon Trysil found that 25 percent of Norwegians over the age of 18 have never been on alpine skis or snowboards. There are more than 1 million Norwegians who have never been on alpine skis or snowboards.
1,813 people applied for “the Norwegian born without skis in Trysil”.
Experiences of a First-Time Skier in Orway, based on an press release from Destination Trysil.
A new ABBA exhibition has openied in Stockholm, marking ten years of ABBA The Museum. The ABBA Voyage Continues.
ABBA The Museum presents a brand new exhibition – ABBA Voyage. The exhibition takes the visitor behind the scenes in the creation of the virtual concert experience and contains exclusive interviews, photos and the stage clothes that B Åkerlund created in collaboration with, among others, Dolce Gabbana and Michael Schmidt.
The exhibition presents the stage clothes that B Åkerlund created in collaboration with, among others, Dolce Gabbana and Michael Schmidt.
The latest addition to the institution offers a behind-the-scenes look at the critically acclaimed 2021 album, ‘Voyage’, the band’s first in 40 years, and the groundbreaking ABBA Voyage experience, which launched last year at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The latter, a virtual concert, features avatars of the band performing some of their best-loved songs.
In collaboration with the producers of ABBA Voyage Svana Gisla, Ludvig Andersson and Baille Walsh, ABBA The Museum has gained access to both the finished costumes designed by B Åkerlund, and sketches and film material from the creation of ABBA Voyage.
The ABBA Voyage exhibition will explore the work that went into realizing both the record and ambitious digital project. It also features exclusive interviews with the artists and crew members, footage from the show, and the iconic costumes.
The latest addition to the institution offers a behind-the-scenes look at the critically acclaimed 2021 album, ‘Voyage’.
“I’m so proud of creating this exhibition at ABBA The Museum together with my team and in collaboration with the producers of ABBA Voyage. The exhibition will give visitors a look behind the making of ABBA Voyage including new and exclusive interviews with Björn and Benny about the show, and album, in retrospect,” said Ingmarie Halling, Creative Director at ABBA The Museum, which has welcomed over 2.5m visitors since opening in 2013.
The ABBA Voyage Continues, based on a press release from ABBA The Museum.
Sweden’s biggest island is to many a summer paradise, regardless if you are staying in the cultural heritage city Visby, or continuing your way on the island. Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) is back in Norway and this summer is launching a direct route from Oslo Gardermoen to Visby. Experience Visby & Gotland by Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA).
The new route will be operated twice a week, with the first departure from Oslo Gardermoen on Thursday 6 July.
Move 900 years back in time among knights and markets during medieval week, or perhaps a visit to Pippi Longstocking at Astrid Lindgren’s World or the karst caves of Lummelunda. Visby is filled with culture and history all year round.
Visby, located on Sweden’s largest island Gotland, has something for everyone, whether you are interested in history, nature, culture, good food or just want to relax on the beach. The city attracts tourists from all over the world due to its fascinating history and stunning scenery, as well as culinary restaurants and beautiful beaches. Visby is a medieval town and has been on the UN World Heritage List since 1995.
Experience restaurants, funny shaped sea stacks and the traditional saffron pancake. Beautiful old buildings and being close to the ocean, wherever you go.
Gotland is a place for both city pulse and relaxation, regardless if you are visiting for the Medieval week or the democratic week of Almedalen. a calm day on the amazing beaches or to just or relaxation and breath in the ocean air!
Gotland, has something for everyone, whether you are interested in history, nature, culture, good food or just want to relax on the beach.
“It feels very good to be back in Norway and Oslo, where our roots are. The launch of a direct route from Oslo Gardermoen to the Swedish holiday island of Gotland is in line with our long-term strategy to strengthen our position outside Sweden’s borders. We look forward to welcoming our Norwegian passengers on board Braathens Regional Airlines this summer,” says Martin Erkenborn, commercial manager at BRA.
Experience Visby & Gotland by Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA), based on a press release from BRA.
Late March this year, the Ministry of Finance submited the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2023 to the Storting (the Parliament). Topics in this year’s paper include how international economic and political developments may affect the Government Pension Fund Global, and a new review of the active management of the Government Pension Fund Norway. Learn more aboutNorway’s gigantic sovereign wealth fund 2022 – 2023.
2022 was a volatile year in the financial markets, among other things as a result of increasing inflation and tightening of monetary policy internationally. Return on the investments in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) was -14.1 pct. and -4.4 pct., respectively. This was, respectively, 0.87 and 0.71 percentage points higher than the return on the benchmarks set by the Ministry.
Despite weak markets, the market value of the GPFG increased with NOK 89 billion, to NOK 12 429 billion. This was due to significant revenues from the Norwegian petroleum sector deposited into the Fund and a weakening of the Norwegian krone (NOK). For the GPFN, market value at the end of 2022 was NOK 318 billion, a decrease of NOK 15 billion since the start of the year.
Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tangen. Press photo
“The market was impacted by war in Europe, high inflation, and rising interest rates. This negatively impacted both the equity market and bond market at the same time, which is very unusual,” said Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tangen.
The first quarter 2023, however, shows a 5.9% return on investment.
Deputy CEO Trond Grande. Photo: Norges bank
Norway’s $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world’s largest investors, on Friday posted a 5.9% return on investment for the first quarter boosted by rising equity markets. “It’s actually one of the strongest quarters we ever had,” Deputy CEO Trond Grande said in a video posted on LinkedIn.
Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum. Photo: Center Party.
“We have seen a strong increase in the value of the Fund over several years but have no guarantee that this will continue. Thankfully, we have competent and experienced people managing the Fund, combined with a long-term investment strategy that we must remain committed to, also in more challenging times. This will serve us all in the long run,” says Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund was established in the 1990s to invest the surplus revenues of the country’s oil and gas sector.
Despite market turmoil in March 2023 amid concerns of a new banking crisis, equity markets provided the biggest boost for the fund, with a nearly 8% gain. Falling interest rates benefited its bond portfolio, which returned almost 3%.
The profit of 893 billion Norwegian crowns ($83.89 billion) contrasted with a loss of 653 billion a year earlier.
So far, it seems that Norwegians have no reason to worry.
Norway’s Gigantic Sovereign Wealth Fund 2022 – 2023, written by Tor Kjolberg
Norwegian designer Daniel Rybakken is famous for his lighting concepts, and already in 2008 he won the prize for the best piece of furniture at the Milan fair with his “Surface daylight”, which is about creating a subconscious feeling of sunlight in a room. Learn more about the Norwegian designer who has seen the light.
Born in 1984, Daniel Rybakken grew up in Oslo, Norway. He studied design at the Oslo School of Architecture and the School of Arts & Crafts in Gothenburg, Sweden. On graduating with a Master of Fine Arts in 2008 he opened his own design studio in both Oslo and Gothenburg.
Rybakken has now been established on the international design scene for over a decade. Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, he has created products with manufacturers including Italian lighting brand Luceplan, Danish homeware label Hay and Finnish furniture company Artek.
Surface Daylight from 2008 consisted of two flat pieces that stood leaning against a wall where the light came from diodes under the surface of the plate.
Rybakken has received numerous awards, including the ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award in Singapore, 2007; the Anders Jahre’s Cultural Prize for Young Artists in Oslo, 2008; and the Design Report Award for best designer at Salone Satellite in Milan, 2009.
In collaboration with the Italian lightening brand in 2020, he designed the Casette family of lamps. Cassette is the result of research on form to generate a slim, minimalist lighting fixture with a large, uniform luminous surface, but also an object with which to make compositions on multiple levels, conveying a pleasing sense of depth.
Cassette is the tenth collection created by the designer for the company. Luceplan has thus decided to make this long, fertile collaboration the theme of its event for design week in Milan.
Cassette, like the previous products by the designer, including two winners of the Compassi d’Oro, reflects intense affinities that have led, on each occasion, to the exploration of new facets and virtues of lighting design, both in technical and aesthetic terms.
Rybakken has now been established on the international design scene for over a decade.
The work of Daniel Rybakken occupies the area between art and design, forming limited editions, art installations and prototypes for serial production. His main focus has been to work with daylight and how to artificially recreate its appearance and subconscious effect.
The Norwegian Designer who has Seen the Light, written by Tor Kjolberg
Feature image (on top): Daniel Rybakken with the Casette Lamp designed for Luceplan.
During a recent renovation, the historic hotel SKT. Annæ, a former 19th century speakeasy, revealed many intriguing secrets. Larn more about this boutique bolthole in Copenhagen.
A quiet elegance pervades this hotel, but it’s the atrium and rooftop gardens that really elevate it into pure dreamland.
Situated near the Amalienborg royal palace, the 145-room Hotel Skt. Annæ has a calming, residential feel, with a front terrace for warm-weather wine sipping and a fireplace in the lounge offering salvation for the far-more-frequent cold spells. The atrium, where you can sit at the communal table underneath a glam spiral chandelier, is another lovely place to read or catch up on emails.
The rooms and suites decorated discreetly in the chic, muted palette of renowned painter Vilhelm Hammershøi
Housed in a 17th-century building, Hotel Skt Annae is a lovely boutique hotel that features a classic and upgraded style. It is situated in a very peaceful neighborhood yet still central and convenient.
Today, the word is about its stylish cocktail bar, modern Italian restaurant, and the rooms and suites decorated discreetly in the chic, muted palette of renowned painter Vilhelm Hammershøi, whose paintings are dominated by black, white, and brown. Sloped ceilings, chaise longues, and bathrooms crafted with gold, brass and Italian tile elicit both cozy and elegant vibes. Standard rooms have a decidedly more retro touch.
The property first opened in the mid-19th century as Hotel Neptun, an underground establishment that attracted a seedy clientele. In 2016, the new owners, who purchased it just a few years prior, re-christened it Hotel Sankt Annæ to help shed its less-than-illustrious past and connect it to the newly revamped Sankt Annæ Plads. This green plaza close to the harbor dates back to the 1700s.
While it remains something of a hidden gem, there’s no passport required for entry this time around.
Boutique Bolthole in Copenhagen, written by Tor Kjolberg
