We are an independent architectural office that makes buildings, landscapes and plans a little better. We create places where it is good to work, play and live!
Agraff Arkitektur AS was founded at the end of 2000 (official, the magical start date is 01.01.01), by 2 landscape architects and 2 architects. Since then, the company has grown by 400%, and today has 20 employees – 9 landscape architects, 10 architects and one agrator (Agraff’s administrator). Agraff is jointly owned by the majority of the company’s employees.
The whole spectrum
We are architects, landscape architects and regulatory architects. We design projects both in very large formats – city plans, large residential areas, office complexes – and very small formats – design of outdoor furniture and furnishing details.
We put as much commitment into small design tasks, prototypes, small infill tasks and early feasibility studies, as in larger projects.
We follow the entire process, from the first meetings about the client’s ideas, meetings with the municipality, investigative reports and sketch projects, to comprehensive detailed projects, precise working drawings and follow-up of the project on the construction site.
The vision – Create positive changes for people and society.
Agraff strives to give something valuable to the people we design for. All design projects are connected to a place and the people who are going to use it. Our vision is to shape houses and landscapes that improve their lives.
The urban landscape is shaped by the buildings in the city, and all the houses relate to gardens, streets, courtyards, squares, parks, schoolyards or other outdoor spaces. That’s why we work together; architects, landscape architects and planners.
We don’t give up until we find the best solution for the task, the place and the people who will use it. Architect, client, adviser, the contractor – everyone must have the same goal: to make the project the best possible for those who will use it. It is our job to facilitate this. Agraff uses our combined expertise as much as we can – together we are always strongest.
Responsibility for the environment and resources
As architects, we have major management responsibility for our shared resources. We design how the square meters will be used and which materials and energy solutions we will use. It is both about what we build and how we build it. Can the finished house or outdoor space make it easier to live in a more environmentally friendly way? Can we use other methods and other materials?
Agraff will always look for better solutions, which can enhance our project’s relation to nature, people and the future. We also strive for an environmentally friendly operation of our office and are certified as an environmental beacon. Annual climate and environmental reports are available on request.
Published on October 24, 2022
