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JDS / JULIEN DE SMEDT ARCHITECTS
Copenhagen, Denamark

JDS Architects contracted to build new Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo, Norway

In September 2007 JDS Architects won the international competition for a new Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo
and have now been commissioned to build the new jump tower and arena for the World Championship in 2011.

Located on the hillside north west of Oslo centre, Holmenkollen stands out as an iconic landmark for the city
of Oslo as well as for the entire nation.

The new ski jump will replace the existing ski jump and will be built at the same site where it has resided since
the first Holmenkollen ski jump was erected in 1892. Since then the jump has been rebuilt 18 times.

The new ski jump will be completed in time for the 2011 World Championship and bring the Holmenkollen ski
jump up to date with new standards and regulations in accordance with the international skiing federation.
The silhouette of the new tower has a sharp and simple cut. The profile follows the jumpers descent and is
offset to create necessary wind protection. The smooth and bended rectangle hosts the slope, the main
structure and circulation with an inclined elevator running from the bottom to the top where a 50 m2 bar/
jumpers lounge and jump platform is located. The top is cut horizontally to accommodate a viewing platform
with a 360º panorama view over the Oslo city landscape.

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CREDITS:
Text and images: JDS Architects