On Wednesday, the City of Oslo Architecture Award was awarded in Oslo City Hall and the old textile mill in Nedre gate 5-7 won this year’s award. The project is carried out by architects from Space Group Arkitekter AS and… Read More ›
Design
Sverre Fehn Built Norway’s Architectural Reputation
Norwegian Glacier Museum Architect Sverre Fehn was one of the biggest supporters of modernism, and must be regarded as the most internationally acclaimed Norwegian architect. In 1946, 22 years old Fehn began his architectural education in Oslo, and already… Read More ›
Design Reducing Accidents in World’s Longest Road Tunnel
The design of the Lærdal Tunnel takes into consideration the mental strain on drivers. The Lærdal Tunnel is a 15.23 miles (24.51 km) long road tunnel connecting Lærdal and Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane County. It is located approximately 120… Read More ›
Norwegian Fashion Experts Declares: “Power Dressing” Is Dead
Leader of the Progress Party, Siv Jensen to the left, and Minister of Education, Kristin Halvorsen (Socialist Left Party) Last week it was decided: Norway is getting a new government. After eight ‘socialist’ years, it is time for the conservatives… Read More ›
Tempo – Coolest Mopeds Ever?
Tempo Panter, Model 370, 1973 – 75 Tempo was a Norwegian motorcycle and moped manufacturer. Jonas Øglænd, a Norwegian merchant and industrial entrepreneur, was responsible for making the frames and ZF Sachs AG made the engines. He is mostly known… Read More ›
Property for Sale: Skomagerslottet – A Historic Castle in the Art Nouveau Style
Want to live in a magnificent castle in Halden with a spectacular view over the Oslo Fjord? Read on! On the Norwegian site finn.no (e-bay) is a plethora of properties for sale. The Skomagerslottet (English: Shoe Maker Castle) in Halden… Read More ›
Smiling Dresses from tulip&tatamo
The adventure began one evening in 2001, when the two ladies behind tulip&tatamo became tired of working with clothes without personality. Right there and then, they decided to make clothes for people who want to give a big smile to… Read More ›
Lambda! New Munch Museum in Oslo!
Today, after a long waiting period a final decision has been made: The new Munch Museum – “Lambda” – will be built as originally planned in Bjørvika in Oslo. Munch-enthusiasts and Oslo citizens should celebrate this historical event by drinking… Read More ›
Sophisticated Scandinavian Design by Cecilie Melli
Cecilie Melli means love for feminine and sophisticated fashion. The awarded designer combines classic silhouettes with exclusive details, giving sober Scandinavian design a continental look. Cecilie Melli was founded in 2004 by Norwegian fashion designer Cecilie Melli. She is educated… Read More ›
Tautra Mariakloster – A Spectacular House of God in Historical Surroundings
In the beautiful landscape of Tautra Island in Nord-Trøndelag County, a spectacular building of religious dimensions is located. In 2006, the new Tautra Mariakloster opened, but the island’s long history dates back to 1207 AD when the original monastery was… Read More ›
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