We upgrade old houses and sites to meet modern standards. We balance densification, sustainability, and cultural-historical considerations to create buildings uniquely adapted to local conditions.
Do you have an old villa you wish to upgrade? Are you dreaming of converting the old barn into a unique home? Does the farmhouse on your property need an upgrade?
We can make your plans a reality – contact us for a free site visit.
Do you wish to develop a plot in a protected area? Or build an extension in a style that harmonizes with the historical character of the house? Do you need someone who can get projects through difficult approval processes?
Our services
Interior
Furnishing plans with fixed and loose furnishings in line with the overall project, balanced between the addition of new elements and furniture adapted to the building's age and type.
Surveys
Drawings of existing conditions, 3D scanning, and photographic documentation of the building's condition as a basis for a feasibility study.
Historical analysis
Analysis of the building's history and context based on historical sources and archives as a foundation for the building permit application.
Feasibility studies
Design of measures in the form of sketches, digital drawings, and physical and digital models, including solar studies, realistic illustrations, and cost estimates based on experience figures.
Condition assessment
Investigations of the building's condition and structural aspects, uncovering damage, rot, and bearing failures.
Color consultations
Color scheme design for interior and exterior, specifying NCS codes and RAL based on historical analysis and aesthetic assessment.
Permits and applications
Preparation of application texts for the municipality and cultural heritage protection in the county for SEFRAK-registered buildings. Applications for exemptions from TEK 17, municipal planning regulations, and zoning. Role as the responsible applicant, as well as design responsibility for architecture.
Floor plans
Drawing up new floor plans in consultation with the client to add new functions to older houses without significantly altering the house's historical character.
Landscape plans
Preparation of basic landscape plans for the planning of planting, terraces, outdoor areas, garden rooms, and parking.
Tender documents
Preparation of tender documents in the form of drawings and specifications, as well as obtaining bids from contractors and executors.
Grant applications
Preparation of applications for grants. Applications to the Cultural Heritage Fund, Sparebank Foundation, Directorate for Cultural Heritage, and other local financial support schemes.
About us
Kastler Skjeseth consists of four architects who primarily work on the transformation of buildings and locations, based on a thorough understanding of local history, traditions, and the natural surroundings.
The office is represented with several projects in the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage's Collection and regularly lectures on the preservation and upgrading of older buildings.
We offer assistance in all stages of a construction project, from the idea phase to construction and certification. The office has extensive expertise in architectural design and building permit management.
