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Two Seasons Stavanger Hotel<a href="http://www.jdsarchitects.com/index_scroll.html" target="_blank">JDS Architects</a> recently announced the grand opening of their latest project - the <a href="http://kitsunenoir.com/2010/08/30/two-seasons-hotel-by-jds-architects/" target="_blank">Two Seasons Hotel</a> situated in the center of Stavanger, Norway. Appearing almost like an M.C. Escher drawing from above, the square building is crowned with an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/2010/03/03/stunning-green-roofed-apartment-building-rises-in-amsterdam/" target="_blank">undulating green roof</a> that dips towards the historic section of town and rises dramatically on the far side to address a nine-story apartment tower. The new hotel has 194 rooms and was designed and built on top of an existing parking garage.1
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelJDS Architects worked with Brandsberg-Dahls Arkitekter to design the competition-winning plan back in 2008.2
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelConstruction of the hotel commenced this summer and it was officially opened on July 28th to guests.3
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe hotel also adds a new element to the street life, invigorating Stavanger's city center with the addition of a pedestrian-only street.4
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe new hotel includes 194 rooms and is 6 stories high with an inner courtyard.5
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelA photo of the construction of the Two Seasons Hotel (now named Comfort Hotel Square) back in March 2010.6
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe hotel was built on top of an existing underground parking garage and elevated from the ground level.7
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe hotel's elevation above the street level provides extra privacy to hotel guests.8
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe hotel's undulating green roof dips to meet the lower historic district of the city center and rises in the back to address the taller towers.9
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelFive levels of parking sit right below the hotel. The lobby, restaurants and shops sit at ground level.10
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe lower section of the hotel features four stories of rooms and the back features 6 stories.11
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe form of the hotel was determined by the existing form of the parking garage below.12
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelThe green roof wraps around the roof and guests can enjoy walking around and taking in views of the city.13
Two Seasons Stavanger HotelAn inner courtyard and garden provide a quiet protected space for guests and visitors.14
