The architecture competition for students by students spanning 120 hours

Crossing the courtyard is the proposal that best uses and transforms the existing situation. The existing buildings will be a natural part of the new architecture, and the integration gives new qualities to the area. The backyard has been given a number of new homes, without compromising on the expense of light, air and spatial qualities. The proposal is robust and flexible, and can withstand changes in the application, use and location. It can fit in several backyards, both in Trondheim and the rest of Europe, but it is also closely related to Morsundveita. This makes the project a long-term strategy. The proposal is well graphically presented, and the clear concept also provides room for further interpretation.

- The jury

The project that is rewarded with second prize is a powerful and poetic proposal. The concept can withstand expansion and dispersion, which is also shown on the charts. The single building will appear different from site to site, even though it appears similar in itself. The surroundings is being reflected and transformed. The mirrors give residents air and light in an otherwise narrow and dark courtyard. The jury is fascinated by the fact that the building has the ability to disappear into their surroundings, which gives the proposal a mysterious aggregate.

- The jury

The way we should inhabit the roofs in our cities is an interesting discussion on densification. The proposal has an interesting and thorough way to exploit the roofs of the dense city. This is a smart way to attack the antiquarian issues related to building height, which is a central discussion in all European cities. The proposal has very high quality of its graphical expression, and you easily get lost in imagination by looking at the illustrations.

- The jury

Several proposals have been working with a high density consisting of modules of different kinds. On a shared 3rd place is the proposal that the jury consider the strongest in this category. The project has a large number of residential units, which will provide space for many residents on a small site. The proposal is exuberant and playful in its call for self- construction. It has the potential to grow and spread, and will as such never be completed.

- The jury

120 is as an independent competition organized by students on a non-profit, voluntary basis without the involvement of a school administration. The organizing committee of 120 is recruited from the student masses of the three main architecture schools in Norway, BAS, AHO and NTNU.

120 offers fresh ideas on relevant architectural topics while giving students a voice in the current architectural discourse. 120 is challenging and fun to participate in, and will give students a relevant first encounter with architectural competitions. In short, we are giving deserving young talents a head start at the game. 120 will benefit the architectural community as a whole. Be a part of 120 - either as a competitor, organizer, sponsor or spectator.