Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, but it has the vibe of a small town, packed with charm and urban character. The most notable landmark of the city is the colorful and wooden buildings of Bryggen, now protected as a Unesco World Heritage site. 

Today, Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf is full of museums, shops, galleries, and restaurants, and is a focal point for both locals and visitors.

Bergen is surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords(narrow body of water), known as “The heart of the fjords”. The city houses numerous museums, architectural heritage sites that explore the city’s rich history and celebrate art & architecture. 

Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.

AOZ

Scope of services: Architecture, Master Planning & Urban Design, Interior Design, Eco-Design, LEED Consulting, Project Management.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Corporate, Office, Retail, Hospitality, Health, Urban Design.
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work: focuses on creating modern contemporary  designs
Website: www.aoz.no

AOZ is a design office in Bergen that specializes in customer-centric interior designs, understanding client’s vision and dreams, and implementing them into reality. It comprises a diversified team of architects and creatives working together to create high-quality,  technically-driven creative, and elegant designs. 

ARD

Scope of services: Architecture and Design, Engineering, Planning and Consulting, Construction Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial. Retail, Medical center, Community, Shelter.
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work:  seeks to create practical and approachable designs
Website: www.ardarealplan.no

ARD Architects, is a full-service architectural firm with  years of experience in providing consultation, planning, and visualization services and focuses on designing spaces that are functional, practical, and economically sound. 

A-Works

Scope of services: Architecture and Design, Engineering, Planning and Consulting, Construction Management, Renovations, Additions & Remodeling.
Types of Built Projects: Residences, Cottages, Farmhouse, Lake houses,
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work: emphasis on creating innovative and functional designs.
Website: www.a-works.co

A-works focuses on spatial and sensorial experience, while designing spaces that evolve environments through the  use of materials and methods, while considering site, contacts,  and types.  

Bark Architecture

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Planning, 3d renderings, and Project Management, Renovations, Additions.
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work: aims to achieve functional, creative, and innovative designs
Website: www.barkitektur.com

Bark Architecture was established by Geir Brekke in 1990 and has worked in various large and small  projects specializing in residential and commercial designs. The firm follows an integrated approach to design that completely transforms your space and creates a  beautiful and functional ambiance. 

Bratland

Scope of services: Architectural Design, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Construction Administration.
Types of Built Projects: modern residences, cottages, ranch houses, farmhouses.
Locations of Built Projects: North Carolina
Style of work: modern and innovative designs
Website: www.bratlandeiendom.no

Bratland is an integrated full professional design firm that strives to design for the community. They undertake construction projects from idea to completion for private and public builders.

DMD Interior

Scope of services: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Engineering, Planning, Cost Evaluation, Documentation, and Construction Administration.
Types of Built Projects: Residences, Multi-Family Units, Cottages, farmhouses, Garden homes.
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work: responsive to well-crafted, high-performance, and  elegant design
Website: www.dmdinterior.no

DMD Interiors is specialized in residential, and multi-family developments. The firm focuses on creating elegant, timeless, healthy, comfortable, and luxurious designs based on collaboration with clients and their vision.

Elfrida Bull Bene

Scope of services: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Planning, and Construction Administration.
Types of Built Projects: Arts and Entertainment, Education, Corporate, Health-care, Hospitality, Mixed-use, residential, Renovations.
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work: expertise in contemporary, and sustainable designs
Website: www.elfridabullbene.no

Elfrida Bull Bene has collective experience from residences, retail, to hospitality buildings and provides smart building solutions. The team focuses on quality and responsibility in all parts of the process, from concept to finished building and creating designs with an awareness of the site’s historical qualities as well as future functions.

Eiendoms Rådgivning AS

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Landscape, Planning, and Urban Design
Types of Built Projects: Modern, Mediterranean, North European, Transitional, Traditional.
Locations of Built Projects: Durham
Style of work: an integrated and collaborative approach to residential design delivering successful projects.
Website: www.eierad.no

Eiendoms Rådgivning AS provides various architectural, engineering, and interior services focusing on  high customer satisfaction and work with other reputable companies, architect and consulting engineering company

Forum Architecture

Scope of services: Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior design, Urban Design, Landscape Design, and Construction Management
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Commercial, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Recreational, and Renovations.
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work:  sustainable planning and infrastructure
Website: www.forumarkitekter.no

Forum Architecture was established in 1996 by 4 work partners; Anne Carlsen, Thor Schønning, Per Hammer and Steinar Barmen that offers planning and design services from start to finish and builds cordial relationships with the client to meet their specifications and provide smart sustainable design solutions.

Eik a + d

Scope of services: Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior design, Urban Design, Landscape Design, and Construction Management
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Commercial, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Recreational, and Renovations.
Locations of Built Projects: Bergen
Style of work: devising smart design solutions
Website: www.arkitekteik.no 

Eik a + d is based in Bergen with over 20 years of experience in architecture and planning. The firm offers communication and cordial relationships with the client to understand their vision, interests and provide smart design solutions, resulting in remarkable structures.