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The Transformation of Oslo's Grain Silos into Student Housing

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This video explores the fascinating transformation of abandoned grain silos in Oslo, Norway into student housing known as the Siloen. Discover how these towering concrete structures that once stored the city's food supply were repurposed into one of Europe's most unique dormitories. Learn about the urban renewal decision-making process, the student living experience within these converted industrial structures, and what this adaptive reuse project reveals about post-war European urban development. Hosted by Ryan Socash, this 12-minute historical exploration offers insights into an extraordinary example of architectural repurposing and the creative solutions for urban spaces that have outlived their original purpose.

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This Grain Silo Was Abandoned—Then Students Moved In

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