The goal of the feasibility study phase 1 was to present 3-4 different general options for the development of the Campus. The objective for Phase 2 has been to further develop, optimize and concretize one of the alternatives to a mutually agreed proposal, with the intention of providing a more predictable and simpler planning process. 

The aim is to develop Campus in Ålesund to become a powerful centre for teaching, innovation and sustainable development. Emphasis has therefore been placed on setting aside enough space for the university and other campus functions in a long-term perspective. By building denser, higher and closer to the road, and replacing some existing buildings with higher utilization rates, it is possible to expand the campus also in the future. 

In the feasibility study it is shown that the utility area can be more than doubled. How much potential for densification there actually is must be considered in more detail in the further detailed planning. 

The feasibility study has been prepared by Rodeo arkitekter AS and ÅF Reinertsen AS. While previous feasibility studies have focused on in house areas, the feasibility study for Rodeo has thus moved on and is focused on the district. 

Campus will be developed with participation of employees, students and other stakeholders. Several participation measures and activities have given input to the feasibility study, in addition to the regular meetings with key stakeholders on campus. 

Read more: Feasibility study NTNU campus in Ålesund (pdf – in Norwegian)

Goals 

The aim is to create a campus which is an urban, attractive and dynamic area throughout much of the day and week. Buildings and functions will contribute to a qualitative densification of the Campus area with a high focus on how the area is perceived at street level. 

The feasibility study outlines a future campus development that should: 

• Create new meeting places that stimulate innovation and facilitate formal and informal meetings between different user groups. 

• Be designed to give a more urban and welcoming character. 

• Include development of Borgundvegen to a "city street" with several activities and entrance areas facing the street. 

• Maintain and develop the green qualities of the area. 

• Offer good public spaces that provide sun and views, and places sheltered from the weather. 

• Create a coherent public space between the university, the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center (NMK) and Fagerlia sixth-form college. 

Campus will be developed with the participation of employees, students and other stakeholders. The feasibility study has also had several participation measures and activities, in addition to the regular meetings with key stakeholders on campus.

Main approach 

The feasibility study suggests the following main steps to achieving the goal: 

• Campus with densification along Borgundvegen:
The main aim is to densify Borgundvegen with emphasis on available areas at Fagerlia and NTNU / NMK. At the same time, the open and green landscape space will be preserved and rinforced with a future green corridor. 

• Location of stops and hubs:
The two existing bus stops are included into the new Campus Plan, but as part of the hub development, a clear hierarchy is established with the stop. The new stop between NMK and NTNU will be the main hub on campus. 

• Environmental gate: 
Upgrading of Borgundvegen from road to city standard. 

• Green corridor:
A park track will act as a link between Fagerlia and Campus but will also be in direct extension of the greenery around the existing cemeteries.