“I’ve worked on the building for more than 20 years – it’s close to my heart. I was responsible for the building before, during and after the refurbishment and, I have to say, I am really proud of this – you could almost say it’s become part of my DNA. Even though the entire internal and external façades, and parts of the internal building, are listed, the building still satisfies all requirements for modern office premises,” explains the NVE’s Hans Petter Arvesen. He points out that many surfaces that were used in the original building are still as good as new.
“It appears that people were making much better choices back then. The planners and builders invested in really good quality – knowing it pays off over time,” confirms Arvesen.