Kristin Jarmund

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Kristin Jarmund (born 26 September 1954) is a Norwegian architect. [1]

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Education, career and awards

Jarmund is a graduate of the Norwegian Technical University in Trondheim (Norwegian Institute of Technology) and the Architectural Association School of Architecture. [2] From 1978 to 1983 she was employed at Telje-Torp-Aasen Arkitektkontor. [3] In 1985 she started her own practice through Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter. The office was among Norway's leading offices and has won or been placed highly in several competitions. For Justervesenet's (Norwegian Metrology Service) new building at Kjeller, the office was awarded the Houens Foundation Award (Houens fonds diplom).

Jarmund's work is characterized by clear and simple form, often described as “new-functionalism”. Her design language of remarkable clarity is evident in both color and in the attention to detail. A distinct quality in Jarmund's work is the importance given to the interior spaces. Jarmund has used the expression “the inner façade” to emphasize the design of the indoor spaces.

Multipurpose urban buildings and educational structures stand out in her range of works, including the schools Benterud in Lørenskog, Gulskogen in Drammen and Stensby Kindergarten in Eidsvoll (1994), for which Jarmund was selected to represent Norway in the 1996 Venice Biennale as part of the “Nordic Light” exhibit.

Her work is sought after by both private clients and national institutions. The office has carried out a number of projects for the renovation of public spaces, including one in Majorstuhuset (1998); Oslo New Theatre (1995) and the National Gallery (2004), the Nydalen Metro Station (2003) Nydalen Station, the headquarters of Fokus Bank at Stortingsgaten 6 (2005), the National Dental Faculty in Bergen (2012), the Norwegian Embassy building in Kathmandu (2008) Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu, the residence of the Norwegian ambassador in Nepal (2012) and the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi (ongoing), showing in each of these “a perfect blend of classic and modern”. [4]

As an interior designer, her significant works include the Bar and Restaurant located in the 1930s neoclassical building at Majorstuen in Oslo (Majorstuhuset), the New Café of the National Gallery in Oslo (2002), an honourable mention for her lighting design by Norwegian Lighting Award; the new offices of TV Norge in Oslo (2010), the headquarters of the Rasmussen Group in Kristiansand (2004) and the Boston Consulting Group (2009). In the original Nydalen Metro Station (2003), which also received a nomination for the Mies van der Rohe award, the art project "The Tunnel of Light" was incorporated.

In 2011, she was named an «Honorary Fellow» of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) [5] for outstanding contributions to the architectural profession and society. [6] Only three Norwegians, Sverre Fehn (1986), as well as Kjell Lund and Nils Slaatto (1996), have received the award previously, and later Reiulf Ramstad (2016) [7] [8]

Her work has been widely recognized at the national and international level. A monograph of her works in English and Norwegian was published in 2008, with essays by Kenneth Frampton and Bente Sand. More recently the book «In service of undiscovered life - Kristin Jarmund Architects» (2019) was published, with essays by Aaron Betsky and Kjetil T. Trædal.

In 2014, she was awarded the Anders Jahres kulturpris. [9]

Jarmund is the sister of the architect Einar Jarmund.

Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter (Nordic Office of Architecture)

The firm was established in 1985 with Kristin Jarmund as professional manager including Ola Helle, Geir Messel, Graeme Ferguson and Jonathan Alexander as partners. In 2022 Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter was merged with Nordic Office of Architecture and now functions as an integrated part of the office, with Kristin Jarmund as partner/creative director.

A selection of the office's work: [10]

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References

  1. Kristin Jarmund in Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian)
  2. Opptatt av å holde på fasaden, in Aftenposten, 10th November 2008, page 8.
  3. Biografisk notis, in Dagbladet, 10th May 2001.
  4. From Floornature retrieved 2023-29-03
  5. "2011 Honorary Fellowship Announcement". The American Institute of Architects. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2018-06-25. Honorary fellowship is bestowed on architects of esteemed character and distinguished achievements who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. residents, and who do not primarily practice architecture within the domain of the Institute. […] Kristin Jarmund, Hon. FAIA, Country: Norway, Category: Design, Firm: Kristin Jarmund A/S, MNIL MNAL, Oslo
  6. "Kristin Jarmund æresmedlem i AIA". Arkitektnytt. 2011-02-07. Archived from the original on 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2018-06-25. Sivilarkitekt Kristin Jarmund er utnemd til «Honorary Fellow», eller æresmedlem, i The American Institute of Architects (AIA) for framståande bidrag til arkitektprofesjonen og samfunnet. […] Amerikanske AIA organiserer meir enn 80 000 arkitektar, og mange av desse har æresmedlemskap, men Kristin Jarmund blir løfta fram i den meir eksklusive gruppa av æresmedlemmar som er for arkitektar som ikkje er USA-borgarar, og ikkje er busett i landet. Nordmenn som før har vorte æra med dette, er Sverre Fehn i 1986 og Kjell Lund og Nils Slaatto i 1996
  7. "2016 Honorary FAIA Announcement". The American Institute of Architects (AIA). 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-11-15. Retrieved 2018-07-04. Honorary fellowship is bestowed on architects of esteemed character and distinguished achievements who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. residents, and who do not primarily practice architecture within the domain of the Institute. […] Reiulf Ramstad, Hon. FAIA, Chapter: Norway, Firm: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter AS
  8. "Reiulf Ramstad Elevated To Honorary Fellow Of AIA". reiulframstadarchitects.com. 2016-05-31. Archived from the original on 2018-07-04. Retrieved 2018-07-04. We are very proud to announce that Reiulf Ramstad was elevated to Honorary Fellow of The College of Fellows, The American Institute of Architects. […] The distinction puts Reiulf Ramstad in a select group of only four other Norwegian architects, including Sverre Fehn.
  9. Kulturpris til danser og arkitekter, NTB-message in Vårt Land, 6th September 2014.
  10. Information from Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter website

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