U2 Arkitekter

“We have a big focus on environmental construction, low energy consumption and local adaptation,” explains partner and senior architect Johnny Kristensen, who founded the company in Bodø back in 2004 together with fellow senior architect Richard Barriteau. With a strong belief that each project should reflect its location, Kristensen starts by going to the place he’s drawing the building for, taking in the climate, local buildings – and, importantly, the needs of the customer. “Some clients have ambitions of creating great architecture, while others want something simple, affordable and quick,” he explains.