Lagunen near completion: Redefining retail with an inside-out design

BIOSIS leads the architectural design for Lagunen II, the expansion of Norway’s largest shopping center, Lagunen Storsenter, in Bergen. Scheduled for completion in fall 2025, the project adds 15,000 square meters of retail, dining, and office spaces, setting a new standard for resilient design in one of the rainiest climates in the world.

Departing from traditional mall concepts, BIOSIS embraced an inside-out approach, creating a semi-sheltered and open environment that fosters connections with the surrounding community. Key features include green walls, rooftop terraces, and a cantilevered roof for rain protection, all designed to harmonize with Bergen’s urban landscape.

The project, developed in collaboration with Lagunen DA (partly owned by the Thon Group) and local contractor LAB, showcases BIOSIS’s expertise in climate-adaptive design. The expansion integrates resilience, social vibrancy, and seamless connectivity with public transit hubs.

With over 200 businesses expected within its footprint and an estimated 8 million annual visitors, Lagunen II will solidify its role as a cornerstone of the regional economy and a vibrant community hub.

Read more about Lagunen II in Estate Media Vest: Lagunen er delvis ferdig.

P149 - Site visit and façade mock-up inspection in Bergen, Norway

Site visit to inspect a façade mock-up for 'Lagunen II' in Bergen, Norway. The horizontal solar shading provides optimal daylight conditions to enhance the well-being of the building users while also reducing the need for cooling. The louvers contain a high percentage of recycled material, which reduces the carbon footprint to less than a fourth of the global average.

'Lagunen II' in Bergen, Norway, is designed around social sustainability and community building, transforming the otherwise introverted building complex by opening up the building envelope to restaurants and cafes on the entire ground floor. South-facing roof terraces on each level provide social outdoor spaces for all users.

Construction is ongoing, and the building is expected to open to the public in late 2025.

EXHIBITION - The Lagunen project in Bergen brings Norway to the Danish Architecture Centre

The Lagunen project has been selected to be part of our exhibition contribution to DAC, with a particular focus on precipitation and how sustainable social parameters can be incorporated as driving factors in the design process.

P149 - Exploring biophilic conditions at Lagunen, Bergen

We are currently articulating the central flow of the Lagunen II building to create an inner, green environment that brings our biophilic design approach to the retail market.

P149 - BIOSIS selected to design retail and office building in Bergen

BIOSIS are doing the initial volume studies for a new retail and office building at Lagunen in Bergen, Norway. The building will act as a green ‘beacon’ for the whole area focusing on the various flows creating a lush and green entrance point.

P149 - Visiting new potentials in Bergen, Norway

We are very existed to move on with our first, big project in the grand landscapes of Bergen, Norway. Stay tuned for more!