Paving
University Garden, UiO
When the University Garden was to be rehabilitated according to the guidelines of the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, it was natural to reintroduce irregular slate on the garden’s walkways.
University Garden, UiO
Christian H. Grosch
2013
All iof the flagstones (2000 m²) can be fully dismantled and reused
Light Oppdal quartzite
Flagstones, large slabs, t: 40–60 and 60–80 mm
390 km
Åpent for befaring
The University Garden at the University of Oslo is located between the university buildings along Karl Johans gate and was listed by the Directorate for Cultural Heritage in 2001. The garden was originally designed by Christian H. Grosch and is part of the historic university complex dating back to the mid-1800s.
During the 2013 restoration, great emphasis was placed on material use in line with conservation principles. Irregular slabs of Light Oppdal quartzite were selected for the walkways, laid in large formats using traditional methods. The slate is well suited to the historical environment and helps preserve the integrity of the protected park.
All the slate in the project is installed so it can be dismantled and reused. The transport distance from quarry to site is 390 km. The area is open for visits.
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