The Vikings were an ancient Scandinavian warrior tribe who evolved in three countries –Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Although the architecture of the Viking Age was originally based in central and…
Located at the head of Oslo fjord along the Bjørvika Peninsula in the capital city of Oslo, Norway is the nation’s largest music and theatre institution “The Norwegian National Opera…
A country, known for its mountainous landscapes, polar bears, and its beauty lying below the northern lights, Norway is one of the happiest countries in the world. With its beauty…
Situated at the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, Pyramiden is an abandoned Soviet union settlement of coal miners. Pyramiden, if translated to English it means ‘pyramid’ named after the shape of…
Oslo Opera House is designed by the renowned architectural firm Snøhetta. Oslo Opera House encompasses Norwegian National Opera and Ballet and the national opera theatre in Norway. Being Norway’s largest…
We all have some things listed under the category of a ‘Bucket List’ that we hope to cross down in our lifetime – places we wish to visit, adventures we…
Norway; a mid-sized, cold climate, European country (with a lot of fjords). It’s also a global leader in sustainability. Sustainability is built into Norwegian culture. From shopping to eating habits,…
Snøhetta is an international design firm that deals with Architecture, Interior and Landscape design, etc. The establishment started in the year 1989 by Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, Christoph Kapeller, and Craig…
Jensen & Skodvin Architects is an architectural firm based in Norway. It was established in 1995 by Jan Olav Jensen and Børre Skodvin. JSA is a multi-disciplinary firm that engages…
“In order to design buildings with a sensuous connection to life, one must think in a way that goes far beyond form and construction.” -Peter Zumthor Peter Zumthor, winner of…
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter recently won a competition to design the new extension of Norway’s renowned Polar Exploration Museum “FRAM”. Selected as the winning proposal in an invited competition, Reiulf Ramstad’s…
The house is situated on a lush and west facing site with views towards the outer parts of Oslofjorden. The plot is characterized by forest-like areas along its outer edge,…