![An old military bunker has been transformed into an event space with a glass-enclosed box.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1116-01.jpg)
ASAS arkitektur has designed the transformation of an old military bunker located in Fosen, Norway.
![An old military bunker has been transformed into an event space with a glass-enclosed box.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1116-02.jpg)
The renovated bunker is designed to be used for private and social events, lectures, and customer visits associated with the farm nearby.
![An old military bunker has been transformed into an event space with a glass-enclosed box.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1116-03.jpg)
“To see and be seen” is one of the main ideas in the design of the pavilion according to the idea developed by the client.
![An old military bunker has been transformed into an event space with a glass-enclosed box.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1116-04.jpg)
The pavilion’s floating form and expression are the opposite of its previous function of defense and attack from behind thick walls.
![An old military bunker has been transformed into an event space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1116-05.jpg)
The entrance is through the old military function where the old plan is replaced by a kitchen, toilets, and storage.
![The stairs are put in as a central and sculptural element, leading from the closed parts of the bunker and up to the light of the event space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/renovated-bunker-turned-event-space-stairs-060123-1116-06.jpg)
The stairs are put in as a central and sculptural element, leading from the closed parts and up to the light.
![The stairs are put in as a central and sculptural element, leading from the closed parts of the bunker and up to the light of the event space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/renovated-bunker-turned-event-space-stairs-060123-1116-07.jpg)
![Black metal stairs contrast the concrete walls and glass railings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/renovated-bunker-turned-event-space-stairs-060123-1116-08.jpg)
The floor-to-ceiling windows of the event space provide an unobstructed 360-degree panoramic view of nature, wildlife, and the air base.
![The floor-to-ceiling windows of this event space provide an unobstructed 360-degree panoramic view of nature, wildlife, and the air base.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1117-09.jpg)
![Floor-to-ceiling windows have steel supports holding them in place.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1117-10.jpg)
![Floor-to-ceiling windows provide this event space with unobstructed views.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1117-11.jpg)
![Floor-to-ceiling windows have steel supports holding them in place.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glass-enclosed-event-space-060123-1117-12.jpg)