Scandinavian design combined with the quality and functionality of industrial doormats. Living in the deepest north of Norway means facing the challenges of a particularly harsh climate. Snow, rain and wind are the order of the day – but natural phenomena such as the fascinating northern lights or the magnificent midnight sun also characterise the country, the people and thus also the Norwegian brand Heymat…
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Timber construction can be decidedly high-tech, as illustrated by the head office built for SR Bank in Stavanger, Norway. Bjergsted Financial Park offers workplaces that are fit for the future, and it is among Europe’s largest engineered timber buildings.
The Svart Resort is the world’s first hotel with a positive energy performance. Stunningly designed by architecture office Snøhetta, the hotel offers a breathtaking view of Norway’s Svartisen glacier. Svart is due to be completed in 2021 …
The Danish architecture firm BIG has a real knack for spectacular design. Its recently constructed building “The Twist”, which opened in 2019 in the Sculpture Park of the Norwegian Kistefos Museum, fascinatingly bridges the gap between art and architecture – quite literally …
300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, an architectural wonder is being created: the Danish office Dorte Mandrup has won the competition for the design of the visitor centre “The Whale”. The new attraction is designed not only to inspire whale watchers, but also to protect nature and wildlife…
Minimalists who want to spend their holidays in the nature without hut folklore, check in at the Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway. Some consider the award-winning architecture the backdrop to a science-fiction thriller, but you do not have to be afraid here…
UNDER aims to provide a journey into the unknown. By welcoming guests to immerse themselves in the Norwegian marine ecosystem, UNDER provides a new niche for underwater tourism. Each guest will be given a unique opportunity to experience a submerged universe, exploring marine life in ways they otherwise may never see…