Powwow architects is a small office in central Oslo led by Nikolaj Zamecznik and Catherine Sunter. Between us we have over 40 years experience in architectural practice in established offices such as Lund Hagem, Jarmund Vigsnæs and Rodeo. Powwow was founded in 2017.
We work in both small and large scale projects - from small cabins and kindergartens to office and apartment buildings - and are engaged in all phases of planning and construction, from early concept and feasibility studies through to the final built form. We offer professional guidance throughout the approval processes.
Powwow architects have a collaborative approach to design. We strive to find smart and simple solutions to complex tasks and be efficient in our use of resources - economic, spatial, and in construction. We do not have a defined style, preferring to work together with the client and the context of the task to find the richness in each project. Our approach to architecture is open and playful, and we enjoy collaborating with other disciplines to find new and fresh solutions.
We are skilled in construction, detailing and technical regulations. Combined with an understanding of aesthetics and form, we aim to create designs that are rational, functional and beautiful. In our practice we are committed to crafting gentle architecture that is sympathetic to its surroundings and precise in its detailling.
Powwow architects are experienced in working with existing structures and environments - refurbishment, extensions, adaptive re-use and small-scale urban interventions. We are curious and analytical, seeking to understand existing structures and find innovative ways to give them new life. Our goal is to mend, repair and improve the existing condition.
In Powwow, we are committed to designing architecture that contributes positively to our environment. Through our practice we aim to deliver projects that foster good neighbourhoods and promote social sustainability; are energy and resource efficient in construction and use; and prioritise nature and vegetation.