PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Cultural functionality in all public buildings – it’s entirely possible
With some smart choices early on, we can make kindergartens, care facilities, town halls, and other buildings more open, vibrant, and useful – for the entire community. Throughout the building’s entire lifespan.
Public buildings with culture and creativity create life – and a sense of belonging.
Yet, we often think too narrowly about what public buildings should accommodate.
By looking for small adjustments – opportunities for a simple stage, better acoustics, clear zoning – we can make buildings more flexible and usable for cultural life, volunteer work, and the local community.
TOGETHER, WE CREATE
How do we make it possible to use public buildings – also for cultural purposes?
Better Utilization
Same building – multiple functions
Strengthened Local Community
Public buildings as meeting places
Smart Planning
Cultural needs integrated from the start
Balanced Prioritization
The main purpose is maintained – culture gets its place
About me
I am Bjørn Boge. Creater of systems, process leader, and advisor. I translate between needs, practice, and policy.
I help professional clients see clearly through the fog. With 40 years of experience and a systematic method, we find the core of the need and develop sustainable solutions.
How we work
Strategical choices, before a line is drawn
THE PROCESS
Mapping
Who will use the building, and when?
User involvement
Operations, owners, culture, and volunteer organizations
Function Description
Clear and achievable functions
Requirement Specification
This is how we integrate cultural needs into the whole
Support
Internal training and anchoring
Who is it for?
This is for those who want buildings to work in practice – not just on paper. Unsure if this applies to you? It probably does – if you want your project to succeed.
Regions
Owners and operators of public buildings
Property, planning, and cultural departments
That needs to cooperate better
Operations and management
seeking more efficient use
Culture
and local communities in need of facilities
Architects
and advisors who want to design for more than one target group
Unique Competence
Bjørn is highly competent and has an incredible passion for his field in the use and development of cultural venues. He communicates with great integrity and always goes the extra mile.
Anders Hansen, Oslo Musikkråd
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This is "low-hanging fruit"! Culture is not something to be "added on" – it can be built in from the very beginning.
La oss ta en prat om hvordan deres bygg kan gjøre mer – med små grep og stor virkning.
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Former Projects
The School as a Cultural Venue – Guide
How should cultural venues be planned and built in schools? Here, those involved in building or renovating school facilities receive recommendations and a checklist to use as a tool.
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Hotvetveien 120
3023 Drammen
Phone: + 47 92 83 92 54
Org nr: 913 066 286
E-post: bjorn@bjornboge.no
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