Hageland Tau (NO)

Garden centre Hageland Tau realisation construction

New garden centre for well-known Norwegian Hageland

Place	Tau, Norway
Realisation	2021/2022
Design	Smiemans Projecten
Type	widespan construction and the flat utility building
Surface	1,104 m²
Purpose	garden centre

For Hageland, one of Norway’s leading garden centre chains with more than 100 locations, Smiemans Projecten realised a new garden centre in Tau. The project included a wide-span glass construction and a flat-roof utility building, together creating a practical and attractive retail environment of more than 1,100 m².

Optimum green experience that suits the garden centre

A successful garden centre is more than a building for selling plants. It has to create a pleasant customer journey, support healthy plant presentation and provide a comfortable climate throughout the year. At Hageland Tau, the transparent glass construction brings in generous daylight and creates a strong green experience from the moment customers enter the building.

The wide-span structure gives the garden centre a spacious and open character. This improves visibility across the sales area, supports flexible product presentation and makes it easier to create clear routing through seasonal displays, plants, outdoor living products and retail zones. For garden centres, this flexibility is important: the building must be able to change with the seasons, campaigns and future retail concepts.

Bright, flexible and well-insulated retail environment

Because the project is located in Norway, insulation and climate performance were key design factors. The construction combines maximum transparency with good thermal performance, helping to create a comfortable shopping environment while supporting efficient day-to-day operation. The flat-roof utility building provides space for the warehouse and office functions, keeping the commercial glass area focused on customer experience and sales.

The entrance is emphasised by a wooden portal frame around the glazed front. This gives the building a warm and recognisable appearance and creates a clear welcome for visitors. The result is a modern garden centre that combines functionality, retail experience and long-term value for the operator.

Construction garden centre

Construction started in October 2021. After the foundation we built the steel construction for the wide span in December. The garden centre opened its doors to their customers in the spring of 2022.

In October 2021, we also realized the transformation of the existing garden centre in Tronsholen for Hageland. With a new biophilic look that strengthens the connection with nature, the garden centre is ready for the future again.