• This Grain Silo Was Abandoned—Then Students Moved In

  • Apr 21 2025
  • Length: 12 mins
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This Grain Silo Was Abandoned—Then Students Moved In

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  • In Oslo, Norway, a cluster of concrete silos once stored grain for the city’s food supply. But when the grain stopped flowing, the silos were given a surprising second life — as student housing. Known as the Siloen, these towering structures became one of Europe’s most unique dormitories.This episode dives into the strange and fascinating transformation of the Oslo grain silo into student apartments. Why did the city choose to repurpose it? What was it like to live there? And what does it reveal about urban renewal in post-war Europe? We explore the forgotten history behind this industrial oddity turned academic icon.
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