Lilleakerbyen Bridge Lysaker, Norway. 2024

Lilleakerbyen is a major urban development project in Oslo and Bærum, led by Mustad Eiendom in collaboration with A-lab. The area, previously characterized by industry and asphalt, is being transformed into a vibrant, green, and accessible neighborhood with housing, retail, and cultural offerings. A central element of the development is the Lysaker River, which is being reopened and integrated with a network of squares, bridges, and promenades.

The bridges in Lilleakerbyen are intended not only as functional connections but also as cultural and landscape elements that strengthen the identity of the new neighborhood. They will be developed over time and adapted to different locations and needs—from fast cycling routes to meeting places and viewpoints.

As part of the project, A-lab invited DIFK to participate in a parallel commission focused on designing a new viewpoint. DIFK proposed a staircase shaped as a circular spiral rising through the vegetation and leading up to the lookout point. The stair was designed with perforated steel plates, carefully integrated with the surrounding trees.