The layout plan shows the prominent location of the building. The entrance, originally located along the street Strandgata, today has been relocated to the rear of the building (eastside), in order to provide more privacy. The entrance has a balcony and was built at a more recent date. The garage was constructed at the same time. In spite of alternations performed on the building and the fact that it has been repaired several times, the old district recorder's estate has retained its original appearance from when it was built in 1913. The largest changes that have been performed are, for instance, the addition of the garage and the removal of the porch which was torn down in 1972.