Simon H.J. Bjørkå Flatin

Chicken coop

Inspired by the success of the garage project and my father’s fascination with chickens, we started designing a chicken coop. The goal was to create a structure that not only housed the chickens safely but also enhanced the garden’s aesthetics and contributed to our family’s journey toward self-sustainability with fresh eggs and meat.

Lalibela modelmaking

I collaborated with Alex Kirschtein to create a detailed model of Biet Gabriel-Rufael in Lalibela—a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rock-hewn churches. Using historical drawings, photos, and 3D scans, we replicated this monolithic architecture, highlighting its intricate design and seamless integration with the natural environment.

Borders and Transitions

In my graduation project, ‘Arctic Symphony’, the medium of photography became a useful tool, offering a window into the topics of my research about the dynamics of time, decay, and production. The selected images, all rooted in nature, are spanning a range between intimate close-ups and broader captures.

Performing the Arctic Symphony

As part of the Arctic Symphony project, I collaborated with several talented individuals to bring my research to life through a performance. Ewa Ziemiecka, an architect and dancer, performed the dance, making the temporal Arctic landscape visible through her motion. Bintang Manira Manik, a musician and composer, created a musical piece reflecting t

Symphony of Time and Architecture

In my graduate research, 'Symphony of Time and Architecture,' I explored the relationships between time, change, and the built environment, using the dynamic landscapes of the Arctic as a case study. This exploration transcends traditional architectural boundaries where constructions are static and opposed to change.

Assembling the Arctic Symphony

The architecture of "Arctic Symphony" presents itself as a living entity, an evolving tapestry seamlessly woven into the temporal fabric of the Arctic landscape. Unlike traditional buildings, static and resistant to change, this architectural system thrives on transformation, embodying the perpetual ﬂux of nature.

Meqdela Gebbi modelmaking

In collaboration with Alex Kirschtein to create an architectural model of a housing compound in Meqdela Gebbi, inspired by the organic forms of Addis Ababa's informal settlements. Showcased at TU Delft and the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023, the model highlights the intricate social and spatial dynamics of local gebbi compounds.

Stilt House

A proposal of a building that contributes to the reduction of the urban heat island effect as much as possible. To accomplish this, several aspects were researched to find optimal solutions fitting to the location and the environment.

Bjørnåsen house addition

A multi-use garage designed for my parents consisting of two sections.

Oud Alblas

During my internship with Mieke Vink at Lüchinger Architects, I and my fellow intern Thomas Zhang, collaborated on a project to transform a historic barn into a liveable house. This project involved designing a barn, originally used for cows, with a characteristic black wooden facade and thatched roof, into a home for an elderly woman.

The staircase home

A project for an older couple dreaming of using their home as B&B stay for tourists. The house is designed as a long slim house folding around the private garden within and focuses the communal garden out towards the view.

Form studies

A small collection of studies where composition, form, and aesthetics are central. Simple materials like wood and paper were the starting point of these studies.

Matter in Motion

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