The 15 metre high tower will be situated in beautiful surroundings by the lakeside close to the centre of Seljord. Designed by Rintala Eggertsson Architects, the tower will have openings and platforms on each level, allowing visitors to take in the magnificent view of the lake and the surrounding landscape.

The two tall pine trees by the water at Bjørgeøyan have been the anchor point in the design development of the “Tower”. To conclude the walk through the cultivated land a platform will be placed perpendicular to the walking path. This is done in order to create a physical border between land and water. This platform can also represent the border between the known reality and the unknown life under the shiny surface of the lake. The construction comprises of a platform between the two pines, a small room and the tower, which you can climb up and look into the landscape.

Location: Bjørgeøyan
Client: Seljord city council
Head architects: Sami Rintala og Dagur Eggertson    
Coordinators: Springer Kulturstudio and Feste landskapsarkitektar

Photos (Dag Jenssen)