Information from the Estate Department
Overview of construction work, rehabilitation and other repairs on UiO's properites.
Chateau Neuf
Temporary facade safety net
What's happening?
The Estate Department has prevously secured two of the outer walls on Chateau Neuf?to prevent any potential loose parts from falling. We installed a safety net by the main entrance and to the right of the main entrance. Now, we have started securing the rest of the bulding the same way: The west fa?ade, towards Friggfeltet, the south fa?ade, towards Slemdalsveien, and the stair towers.
When is it happening?
Start date: Tuesday, 4th February 2026
End date: Thursday, 30th April 2026
Consequences
- Some noise when drilling into the wall
Contact
Domus Bibliotheca
Lift out of order
What's happening?
The lift in Domus Bibliotheca is closed until further notice due to a faulty safety device. It is unclear when it can reopen, as we are awaiting new parts. This is the building’s only lift.
When is it happening?
Start date: Tuesday, 24th March 2026
End date: to be confirmed
Consequences
- The lift cannot be used.
Contact
Farmasibygningen
Planned power outage
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be replacing an isolator in the main switchboard in Farmasibygningen. In order to do this, the power will be turned off in the entire building. The work will be carried out during the evening to minimise inconvenience to students and staff.
When is it happening?
Start date: Wednesday, 8th April 2026, at 20:00
End date: Wednesday, 8th April 2026, at 23:00
Consequences
- The entire building will be without power for the duration of the work.
Contact
Georg Sverdrups hus
Renovation in basement
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be?converting basement areas in Georg Sverdrups hus into a new secure preservation store for the University of Oslo Library’s collection of irreplaceable books. The new facility will be located in room K243, facing Sophus Lies auditorium and Moltke Moes vei.
To prepare the premises for the new function, we will replace the ventilation ducts in the room and install a dedicated inert gas fire suppression system. In addition to one wall being demolished and a new one erected, there will be some masonry, plastering and painting.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 3rd November 2025
End date: Onsday, 15th April 2026
Consequences
- Low noise levels
- Noisier works will be carried out between 07:00–09:00 and after 15:00
- During exams, events and similar, noisy works can be paused upon request to the project manager
- Low dust levels
- Minimal odour
Contact
Historical Museum
Closed sanitary facilities
What's happening?
In connection with the repairs of the worn drainpipes in the Historical Museum, we need to close the following sanitary facilities on Monday, 16th March; Monday, 23rd March; and Monday, 13th April:
- Level 1: Rooms 110, 111, 112 and 113
- Level M: Rooms M12, M13 and M14
- Level 4: Rooms 401, 411, 412 and 420a
When is it happening?
- Monday, 16th March 2026
- Monday, 23rd March 2026
- Monday, 13th April 2026
Consequences
- Toilets, showers and sinks in the mentioned rooms will be closed until 19:00. There are alternative facilities in the building.
Contact
Test area in vestibule
What's happening?
The Estate Department is planning to renovate the terrazzo flooring the new wardrobe in room 160 and the stucco marble in the vestibule. To do this, we must first create test areas in the vestibule as part of the application to The Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren). The work will be coordinated with Allerio’s work on the Stone Age exhibition.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 16th March 2026
End date: Monday, 30th March 2026
Consequences
- The wardrobe will be closed on Monday, 16th March; Monday, 23rd March; Tuesday, 24th March; and Monday, 30th March.
- Minimal noise.
- Minimal noise. The test area will be covered with plastic.
- Minimal odours.
Contact
Kristine Bonnevies hus
Renovation of premises for the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be renovating rooms U201–U217 and K202–K211 in Kristine Bonnevies hus (mazemap.com), located in a separate area behind the building. These rooms will be converted into new premises for the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, which will move from Frederiks gate 3.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 18th August 2025
End date: Wednesday, 31st?December 2025
Consequences
- The area is separate but connected to Kristine Bonnevies hus’ main building through an elevator and a stairwell. Access will be restricted while work is ongoing, and the associated exit will only be available as an emergency exit.
- Some noise may carry up through the elevator shaft and stairwell.
Contact
Niels Henrik Abels hus
Replacement of lifts
What's happening?
The Estate Department will replace the old lifts in Niels Henrik Abels hus with new, larger lifts. We will replace one lift at a time so that the other remains operational. Please note that lift capacity will be greatly reduced throughout the work period. We recommend that students and employees who are able to do so use the stairs when going down.
When is it happening?
Start date: Wednesday, 7th January 2026
End date: December 2026
Consequences
- Limited lift capacity throughout the work period. If you are planning a larger event in Abels utsikt, we encourage you to inform participants about the reduced capacity or consider relocating the event.
- We plan to carry out noisy work outside core work hours.
- We will build an enclosure in front of the lift shaft to reduce dust.
Contact
Nye Rikshospitalet
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What's happening?
Helse S?r-?st has commenced the work to expand Rikshospitalet at Gaustad. Some construction activities have already begun. The project will continue for several years. Parts of the work will affect the University of Oslo's students and staff in the area.
When is it happening?
Start date: 2023
End date: 2031
Consequences
- Noise
- Vibrations
- Dust
- Occasional traffic changes and a complex traffic situation
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For more information
Helse S?r-?st RHF is responsible for the project.
- Subscribe to the project's newsletter (Norwegian only.). Send an email to the email adress in this link?to be put on the list.
- The project's website (oslo-universitetssykehus.no) website (in Norwegian).
- The Estate Department will, as long as we are notified, provide information about work directly affecting the University of Oslo's buildings.
Robert Colletts hus
Renovation of exhibition hall
What's happening?
The Estate Department will renovate exhibition hall 212 in Robert Colletts hus to accommodate the new exhibition that the Natural History Museum plans to display there. As part of the project, we will also carry out asbestos abatement. This will be done in accordance with current regulations.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 16th March 2026
End date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Consequences
- Room 212 will be closed while work is ongoing. The escape route through the room will be maintained.
- Construction noise. Particularly noisy work will be planned in collaboration with NHM.
- The work will generate dust. Measures to prevent the spread of dust will be implemented.
- Necessary relocation of stored items in room 212 has been agreed upon with the museum.
- Increased traffic of both people and goods to and from the room throughout the construction period.
Contact
Sentrumsbygningene
Refurbishment of doors
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be refurbishing a total of 56 doors in Domus Academica, Domus Bibliotheca, Domus Media, Professorboligen and Gymnastikkbygningen. The doors have different maintenance needs, but the common factors are adjustments and painting. Some doors will be closed during the work, but it will not affect access to the buildings or escape routes.
When is it happening?
Start date: week 10, 2026
End date: week 52, 2027
Consesquences
- Occasionally closed doors, but this will not affect access to the buildings or escape routes.
- Minimal noise. Particularly noisy work will be scheduled outside of core hours.
- During dusty work, we will cover the area to prevent the spread of dust.
- Odours from painting.
Kontakt
ZEB-bygningen
Construction of extention
What's happening?
The Institute of Aviation Medicine will be expanding its floor area with an extension by the entrance to ZEB-bygningen, by Moltke Moes vei and Sem S?lands vei. The construction works will start the week after Easter. The extension will have two storeys and a gross floor area of 198 m?. It will be built in in-situ concrete, faced in brickwork and adapted to match the existing buildings.
When is it happening?
Start date: Tuesday, 7th April 2026
End date: Wednesday, 31st March 2027
Consequences
- Interventions in the green areas. They will be reinstated and improved when the work is done.
- Noise form excavation, blasting and sheet piling in April, May and June 2026.
- The construction site will be established on the car parking spaces along Moltke Moes vei, and a few spaces on the central car park. They will be unavailable during the construction period.
Contact person at contractor company
Eivind Birkeland
Email: eivind.birkeland@ppmprosjekt.no
Phone: 95 00 02 14
Contact person in the Estate department
Renovation of premises, third floor
What's happening?
?The Estate department will be making a new common area for the stad at the Department of Musicology, at third floor in ZEB-bygningen, before the current common area will be converted into offices.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 23rd February 2026
End date: Sunday, 27th April 2026
Consequences
- Noise from demolition and tools.
- We will try to carry out particularly noisy work outside core working hours.
- Some dust, especially during demolition.
Contact
Information about construction work, rehabilitation and other repairs have been sent to the units, local safety representatives and estate coordinators.