We won!

MIPIM Asia Awards 2019 — is the prestigious awards otherwise known as the “Oscars of the Asian real estate world”, and the Norwegian company NIELSTORP+ Architects is a winner in the category Best Office Development!
Watch our video presentation of the project:

Our presentation of the China Eastern Airlines Headquarters

We won an architectural competition for the design of the 245 000m² large headquarters for the China Eastern Airlines at Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai. The project was completed in 2018. The headquarters consist of a cluster of buildings for different functions; operation center, hotel and terminal for 3000 crew, training centre and administration offices for 12.000 employees.

MIPIM ASIA Awards are awarded to 3 winners in each category; gold, silver and bronze. The final placement on the winning podium is revealed at the award ceremony on the 27th of November in Hongkong.

Happy winners; From the left: Project Manager Øyvind Neslein and Chief Design Officer Niels A. Torp

Stian Fammestad and Jan Grøholt joins our team this fall. Both have been interns at our office previously. and are now returning to contribute to our workforce.

Jan Grøholt

Stian Fammestad

Jan Grøholt joins us after having completed his masters degree at the University of Edinburgh (ESALA):

“It seemed as a natural succession for me to continue my architectural career at NIELSTORP+ architects – as i started here as an intern. It’s exciting to be part of a team that has such excellent experience in all parts of the building process. It’s reflected in the architecture that this office produces.”

Stian Fammestad has completed his education at Bergen School of Architecture (BAS) and Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) . As well as his internship at NIELSTORP+ Architects, he has experience as the Design Assistant of Todd Saunders in Todd Saunders architecture. ​

“My interests are particularly focused on concept and early phase project development. Being able to understand people’s needs and desires is important. I think those considerations are particularily adressed at NIELSTORP+ Architects, as well as the ability to create something special out of it.”

We’re of course very proud to welcome both of these talented architects, look forward to see your great work manifested in new projects!

The construction of 150 apartments in Ålesund is well on the way. See below link for a quick video presentation by Senior Architect Anette Dietrichson Bruun: https://vimeo.com/344297817

Fritzøe Eiendom commisioned NIELSTORP+ to study the possibilites for Larvik harbour front without a dividing railway line. This animation presents a vision of beautiful Larvik with a vibrant seafront optimized for social interaction and use of the natural landscape and the open views.

The newspaper Østlandsposten published an article about this project:, here is a clip from the article:

https://www.op.no/nyheter/larvik/indre-havn/slik-drommer-niels-torp-om-at-det-kan-bli-hvis-man-bygger-ned-indre-havn-mister-man-noe-helt-unikt/s/5-36-741998

“Det er Fritzøe Eiendom som har bedt om Niels Torps anbefalinger for Larviks sjøfront uten jernbane.

– Vi har hyret Niels Torp til å gi noen klare visjoner og tanker for hva vi bør være oppmerksom på ved et valg av jernbane. Til å vise mulighetene som finnes i Indre havn. Hva er viktig for å få til god byutvikling der? sier Linda Brathagen ved Fritzøe Eiendom.

Den erfarne arkitekten legger svære illustrasjoner på bordet. Denne gang har han fokusert på det han kaller arvesølvet til Larvik, nemlig havneområdet fra Langestrand til Tollerodden.

– Larvik har to buede kystlinjer; en i Indre havn og en ved Farriseidet – med en elv imellom. Det er helt unikt. Nå har det nye veiprosjektet ødelagt buen ved Farris, og det vil være fullstendig vanvittig å gjøre det samme ved sjøen. Ved å legge en «jernelv» av skinner og betong til en stor, bred bro som tar livet av all kontakt mellom byen og sjøen.”