Prosjekt for studentboliger

The project involves the construction of new student housing units at Elgeseter gate 26 in Trondheim, on a site adjacent to the well-known building 'Jugenddronninga'. The developer, Villaservice, initially considered a 20-story residential block but revised the plans to a smaller scale after feedback from the city planning authorities. In 2020, a new proposal emerged for a 10 to 12-story building offering small apartments catering to students and first-time buyers. The project has since been refined to focus solely on student housing units.

To høydealternativer vurderes

Two building height alternatives are currently under final consideration by the Byutviklingskomiteen, scheduled for discussion on March 12, 2025. The first alternative, proposed by the developer, envisions blocks of 10 and 8 stories with a total of 99 student units. The second alternative reduces the height to 9 and 7 stories with 86 total units. Planning authorities, including the city planner, city architect, preservation officer, and county municipality, recommend the second, lower-height alternative to better integrate with the surrounding historic Jugend-style architecture.

Kritikk og krav til forbedringer

The city development councilor has expressed concerns about the current plan’s compatibility with the area's architectural character and has recommended the proposal be rejected in its current form. The councilor suggests more work is required to improve building height, design, living quality, and contextual adaptation before a new submission. Overall, the project aims to utilize an open site in a central location to provide much-needed student housing, though its future depends on further adjustments and political approval.