A house where stories are made

The historic building at Engen, part of Bergen’s cultural district, was carefully restored to preserve its architectural heritage, and transformed into a premium steakhouse. Once a courthouse and temperance hall, its walls were already rich with stories. Our task was to create a brand that honored that legacy while giving it a fresh, contemporary edge.

Developing the concept of “A house where stories are made”, a narrative thread that ties together past and present, tradition and taste.

I crafted the brand story and tone of voice, and wrote the website and menu copy. Shaping a verbal identity rooted in the joy of sharing stories. Turning Engen into a sensory space where taste meets history, and every meal sparks something worth remembering. Memories, flavour, and warmth. In close collaboration with the client, we also developed two signature concepts: Afternoon Tea at Engen and The Brunch Club — new rituals that extended the brand beyond dinner and into the everyday.

Agency: Nonspace

Lead Design: Mark Trzopek

Copywriter: Ingrid Haugen NonskarI

llustrations: Debora Szpilman

Restaurant photos: Silje Bryn Knutsen

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A house where stories are made

Developing the concept of “A house where stories are made”, a narrative thread that ties together past and present, tradition and taste.

ingridhno@gmail.com