C.F. Møller Architects, in collaboration with WSP Norway, has been selected by Larvik Municipality to develop the area development strategy for Knutepunkt Larvik and Indre Havn. The commission was awarded following a competition that attracted 19 proposals.
The project represents one of the most significant urban development initiatives in Larvik in recent decades, focusing on the transformation of the harbour and railway station area into a cohesive and future-oriented district.
Strategic framework for transport-oriented urban development
The assignment involves preparing an overarching, implementable area development strategy for Knutepunkt Larvik and Indre Havn. The work will define the urban concept and establish a guiding, non-statutory framework for future planning and realisation.
The strategy will address street and public space structures, mobility systems, functional distribution and quality principles. The objective is to create a professionally and economically feasible foundation for long-term transformation.
The project aims to strengthen the connection between Larvik’s city centre and the fjord while establishing a future-oriented transport hub around the railway station. The area is described as a complex node shaped by infrastructure, cultural heritage values and significant development potential.
“When we arrive here, we see an area with significant potential, but also a complex hub where many considerations must be balanced. Our role is to help connect the city and the water more closely and create a coherent framework for future development,” said Therese Mælen-Ødegaard, Managing Director of C.F. Møller Architects Oslo.
The work is being carried out in close collaboration with Larvik Municipality and local stakeholders through participatory processes. Completion is scheduled for 2026.
Part of wider Scandinavian urban transformation portfolio
For C.F. Møller Architects, the commission strengthens its ongoing work in Norway and within strategic urban and transport-oriented development across Scandinavia.
Larvik, located in Vestfold County southwest of Oslo, has approximately 49,000 inhabitants and a longstanding maritime history. The development of Knutepunkt Larvik and Indre Havn is positioned as a key initiative to reinforce connections between the city centre, the fjord and the railway station, supporting a more cohesive urban structure.