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 centre, hotel and terminal for 3,000 crew, training center 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 Hong Kong.

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

Stian Fammestad and Jan Grøholt join 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 particularly addressed 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 seeing 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 commissioned NIELSTORP+ to study the possibilities for Larvik harbor 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

"It is Fritzøe Eiendom that has asked for Niels Torp's recommendations for Larvik's seafront without a railway.

- We have hired Niels Torp to provide some clear visions and thoughts for what we should be aware of when choosing a railway. To show the possibilities that exist in Indre havn. What is important to achieve good urban development there? says Linda Brathagen at Fritzøe Eiendom.

The experienced architect puts difficult illustrations on the table. This time he has focused on what he calls Larvik's silver lining, namely the harbor area from Langestrand to Tollerodden.

- Larvik has two curved coastlines; one in Indre havn and one at Farriseidet - with a river in between. It is completely unique. Now the new road project has destroyed the arch at Farris, and it would be completely insane to do the same at the lake. By adding an "iron river" of rails and concrete to a large, wide bridge that kills all contact between the city and the sea."