Jeff Forbes
About Jeff Forbes
Jeff Forbes is an urbanist and architect with extensive experience in urban planning and design. He currently works at Gottlieb Paludan Architects in Norway, contributing to various projects aimed at enhancing community spaces and integrating architecture with the landscape.
Work at Gottlieb Paludan Architects Norway
Jeff Forbes has been working at Gottlieb Paludan Architects Norway as an Urbanist and Architect since 2013. His role involves various urban planning and architectural projects in the Oslo area. Notable contributions include the design of a new park at Risenga in Asker, aimed at serving as a community meeting space. He has also been involved in strategic design plans to integrate new industrial buildings within parkland in Jæren, enhancing the local landscape identity.
Previous Experience in Urban Planning and Architecture
Jeff Forbes has held several significant positions in urban planning and architecture prior to his current role. He worked as an Associate Director at Fluid_office from 2003 to 2010 and at Soundings from 2009 to 2010. He served as a Senior Architect at Article 25 from 2010 to 2011 and was a Lead Architect and Urban Planner at Collaborative Media Advocacy Platform (CMAP) from 2011 to 2012. His consultancy work at The Prince's Foundation for Building Community also spanned 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background in Architecture
Jeff Forbes has a solid educational foundation in architecture. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Architecture from the University of Liverpool, studying from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education with a Diploma in Architecture from London Metropolitan University from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture at the University of Westminster from 2006 to 2007.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Jeff Forbes has contributed to various significant projects. He is involved in the design of a new neighborhood at Misjonsmarka in Stavanger, drawing inspiration from local identity. He is part of a team designing a new football stadium for Bodø Glimt, focusing on integrating landscape and architecture. His work also includes developing reconstruction strategies for the town of Ask in Gerdrum kommune following a landslide in 2020 and revitalizing the town center in Tangen.