Architecture is a tool to protect and promote birds, wildlife and nature
Biotope is the worlds first and only architectural office with special expertise on birds and birdwatching (birding). We combine the field of architecture with over 25 years of experience in field ornithology. Our architectural solutions are built on both understanding and care for nature. Our hides and shelters carefully balance the need for visibility in order to attract and concentrate human activities, the practical requirements of the birders and sensitivity to the needs of the birds. We design bird hides, outdoor wind shelters, birdwatching towers, photo hides, information boards and exhibitions, nature trails, open-air amphitheaters and much more. Our designs are adapted to different types of habitats and purposes. Biotope is a 6 man office based in Varanger, Arctic Norway, but we have an international approach and audience. We currently have architecture projects in progress all over Norway, in Iceland, Russia, Denmark and on several nature reserves in UK.
Please feel free contact us if you have questions, or need a nature enthusiast and birder architect
contact: mail tormod@biotope.no / mob +47 99 33 49 82
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Arkitektur for naturopplevelser (Norwegian / Norsk)
Selected projects gallery (click on any image for slide show view):
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Kongsfjord wind shelter & bird hide // fugleskjul / utsiktsrom |
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KongsFjord wind shelter & bird hide // fugleskjul / utsiktsrom |
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Steilnes wind shelter & bird hide // fugleskjul / moderne gapahuk Concrete wind shelter / bird hide in Vadsø harbour, Varanger |
"Lista Amfi", combined bird tower and outdoor amphitheater in south Norway
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Ekkerøy wind shelter & bird hide // fugleskjul / moderne gapahuk |
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Hornøya bird hide & wind shelter // fugleskjul / info-rom |
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Hornøya bird hide & wind shelter // fugleskjul / info-rom |
Barvika bird hide & wind shelter // fugleskjul / info-rom |
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Steilnes bird hide & wind shelter // fugleskjul / moderne gapahuk |
more projects coming up soon..
For more info and stories behind the birding architecture
Or contact us on mail tormod@biotope.no and mobile +47 99 33 49 82