Hamar, Norway

C.F. Møller Architects and Fragment Arkitekter have presented recently the masterplan and the first visualizations for Mjøsfronten in Hamar, with the aim of strengthening the city center as a meeting place and connecting the city closer to Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa.

Commissioned by the Municipality of Hamar, C.F. Møller Architects were selected to create a new relationship between the city of Hamar and Lake Mjøsa through the initiative “Mjøsfronten,” a 50,000 square meter lakefront area.

The plan is an important part of the municipality’s work to ensure holistic solutions and provide a clear direction for the continued work.

The master plan is based, among other things, on “Vision Hamar,” which focuses on Mjøsfronten’s role in relation to the development of the entire Hamar.

In this context, work has continued to design a landscape that will ensure that the Mjøsfronten masterplan is further developed into a unique and distinctive promenade adapted to Hamar.

“It is a great honor for us to contribute to the development of Mjøsfronten and create a place that shows that Mjøsa is accessible to everyone. Through close cooperation between our offices in Oslo and Aarhus, and especially between our teams of landscapers and architects, it is exciting to work interdisciplinary with the technical and theoretical challenges of this project,” says Jonas Toft Lehmann, architect, and partner at C.F. Møller Architects.

“We have provided a clear direction for the continued work by focusing on activities and meetings, which will make Mjøsfronten an important meeting place for the city’s residents and visitors, regardless of generation and cultural background.”

The plan for Mjøsfronten is divided into three main areas: Skibladnertorget, Solplassen, and Mjøsbadet.

Skibladnertorget will be a dynamic place with meeting rooms, workshops, cafes, tourist information, and opportunities for water sports.

The Skibladner pier will be extended, while the pier in the inner harbor will be removed, and the cable car will be moved to the pier at the marina.

Solplassen will serve as the city’s urban connection to Mjøsa and a place for festivities and meetings between people of different ages, backgrounds, and life situations.

Mjøsbadet will contain an urban beach and a sauna that is active and accessible year-round.

The circular shape will contribute to bath safety in relation to boat traffic, while the walking opportunities provide excellent views of the lake.

The choice of materials has been carefully made to create a harmonious and beautiful environment along the pedestrian and bicycle paths and towards Mjøsa.

The stone paving varies in tones from dark to light and consists of sturdy materials with different textures and details.

The choice of materials has been considered in terms of their ability to withstand floods and the effects of time.

The landscape is designed with soft curves, both horizontally and vertically, to create a natural and wild atmosphere that benefits biodiversity and the city’s nature.

The architecture is simple yet experienced and has clear references to Norwegian building traditions.

The goal is to create buildings with a strong architectural expression, both indoors and outdoors, in materials that are durable and sustainable.

Project: Mjøsfronten Masterplan
Architects: C.F. Møller Architects and Fragment Arkitekter
Lead Architect: Jonas Toft Lehmann
Client: Hamar Kommune
Renderings: C.F. Møller Architects