Smart buildings require smart identeties
As buildings become smarter, the connection between people, places and technology becomes more important. This campaign explores how seamless identity management and secure access can elevate the experience of a building — illustrated mainly through K8, a premium smart building.
K8 Case study
A landmark built for the future
In the heart og Stavanger stands K8 — a new landmark created for leading companies. A place where architecture, technology and security come together — seamlessly.
Together with Caverion, Sotera delivered a
Challenge one - Design meets security
How do you create a secure access system that doesn’t compromise the architectural design?
Solution
STid Architect readers were seamlessly integrated into K8’s architecture — installed by Caverion to deliver both form and function. The result is an access system that blends into the environment, yet stands strong on security
Challenge two - Multiple tenants, one smooth process
How do you manage ID and access for many tenants – without creating complexity?
Solution
With K8 hosting multiple companies, each with unique access needs, efficiency and security had to go hand in hand.
Using Breeze, every tenant was given their own secure portal to order and manage both physical and mobile credentials. The result is a process that flows effortlessly — Just a few clicks, and a new card is on its way.
“We wanted a premium smart building with security you don’t notice – but always experience.”
Explore Breeze — the platform behind it all
Breeze is a cloud-based platform that simplifies the entire lifecycle of ID- and access card — from order to activation.
It connects physical and digital security into one system, allowing organisations to manage access, credentials and users with full control and complete transparecy.
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As of today, Breeze powers over 4,000 active portals, serving organizations worldwide with secure and efficient identity management.
Each portal represents a dedicated environment where companies manage their employees, contractors, and visitors — from onboarding to access control. Whether it’s a single office or a global enterprise, Breeze provides a scalable and compliant framework for identity lifecycle management. -
In just a few years, Breeze has been used to produce over 500,000 credentials — including ID cards, access cards, and key fobs.
Behind every credential is a verified digital identity managed through the Breeze platform. From self-service ordering to secure printing and delivery, Breeze ensures every card is issued with full traceability and compliance. The result is a faster, safer, and more transparent process for organizations managing thousands of users across multiple locations. -
Today, Breeze is used to manage identities in 18 countries worldwide.
From Norway to Australia, Breeze ensures that every identity is handled securely, efficiently, and in full compliance with local data protection requirements. The platform’s cloud-based architecture enables seamless scaling across borders — giving global organizations a unified and reliable way to manage access everywhere they operate. -
With Breeze, organizations can print ID cards and credentials locally at 36 sites worldwide — ensuring secure and efficient on-demand production.
Local printing allows each site to issue and personalize credentials instantly while maintaining full control over data and design templates. By combining centralized management with decentralized production, Breeze helps global organizations reduce waiting times, minimize logistics, and strengthen security across every location.
In collaboration with leading partners
The K8 project is the result of close collaboration between industry-leading partners — combining architecture, technology and security.
Together, Base, Caverion, Newsec and Sotera have created a building experience where access feels effortless, yet remains highly secure.
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Smart buildings require smart identities
The terms smart home and smart building have, in recent years, become part of everyday language. We’ve moved from static to dynamic buildings, where sensors and systems work actively in the background. Yet at Sotera, we believe everything ultimately comes down to one simple question:
Who has access – and to what?
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K8 Case study
In the heart of Stavanger, K8 has emerged as a modern architectural landmark. As the developer, Base Properties set out to create a premium smart building where security isn’t seen — but felt.
See how they solved access control and identity management.
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The history behind Breeze
Breeze is a solution for issuing and managing physical and mobile ID cards, access credentials, key fobs, and accessories. In this article, the product owner and CEO share the story behind Breeze.
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Future-ready access control systems
Effective access control is about more than just locking doors — it requires a balanced approach to security, user experience, and identity management. In this article, we take a closer look at what matters most when choosing an access control system.
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