On 22nd July 2011, on this very site, 13 people were killed, leaving several others physically and physiologically traumatized. This was part of Norway’s Utøya Massacre in 2011 characterized by politically instigated attacks by terrorists. The Island, being a destination for Norway's Labour Youth Party...
In 1892, the sport now widely known as ski jumping was born when a Norwegian lieutenant propelled himself 9.5 metres into the sky. Now, over a century later, Holmenkollen, a little town about twenty minutes from Norway's Oslo, is one of the most renowned ski-jumping destinations...
Forming a barrier between the northern and southern parts of Norway is Dovrefjell – a scenic mountain range that holds an indispensable place in Norwegian consciousness. It is here, at Hjerkinn, located within the outskirts of the Dovrefjell National Park; that Snøhetta was commissioned by the...
The Algard church just outside Stavenger, Norway, was designed for a vibrant community whose requirements for the project were not just for church purposes but also to include classrooms, an office and a café. The extra spaces were required to not interfere or affect the...
Snohetta’s design for the Clarion Hotel Energy was completed and opened for guests on August 20th 2014. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the hotel stands as an architectural landmark and one of the attractions in the area. Commissioned for a volume and concept study to design the...