A dynamic skin with cooler white color forms the outer character of the rooms while the interiors of the toilets themselves are heavier and mysterious. The oslo opera house is the home of the norwegian national. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of oslo and the fjord, all year round. This impressive structure has a grand 1,100 rooms and is the home of the norwegian national opera and bal. A celebration of artistic design the facts behind awardwinning architecture for the oslo opera house, rmig produced more than 9,000 m2 of aluminium.
It has really added a new dimension to oslo, and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in norway. Oslo s opera house is part of the citys revitalization strategy to redevelop the citys historically industrial waterfront into an active public space. The sydney opera house trust has decided to embark on a longterm program aimed at. Architecture for us encompasses buildings, interiors, gardens, parks and outdoor spaces. Oct 10, 2012 oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. The iconic oslo opera house, norway fjord travel norway.
Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. The oslo opera house attracted more than a million people in the. Oslo opera house targets, solutions and challenges. The building is situated in the bjorvika neighbourhood of central oslo, at the head of the oslofjord. Every story told is a shared experience of contemporary conditions set within a given frame. The home of the norwegian national ballet and opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water. Oslo opera house is situated in bjorvika, a waterfront neighborhood of central oslo. The opera street is the main communication artery for all the employees almost 600 persons from more than 50 professions. The opera house is the home of the norwegian national opera and ballet. From the station, follow the yellow signs to the opera house.
The new opera house faces the city as much as the fjord and creates a strong visual connection between the downtown and oslo s eastern areas the entrance to the bathrooms a seen from the coat room. Last year i visited oslo and saw the opera house there. Rising from the banks of oslo fjord, the slanted roof of the oslo opera house creates a public space on the waterfront. Oslos opera house is part of the citys revitalization strategy to. They launched an international competition and invited the public to. The modern building was opened in 2008 and it is attracting tourists ever since. Oslo opera house and the norwegian architectural firm.
This map will let you discover the hidden treasures of oslo. Media in category oslo opera house the following 200 files are in this category, out of 353 total. The conception draws on two fundamental associations. It comes as no surprise that the oslo opera house has been presented with two prestigious prizes. This figure is based on the length of day,and operating hours of the opera house. Theres a manifold of sights to see and sensations to experience in oslo, from the viking museum to vigeland sculpture park, and the oslo opera house. This year there are 147 places on the program, and all are free and open to all. On a sunny day, the outdoor terrace is full of people relaxing and taking in the views of oslofjord.
In a moonlit scene of a stormravaged coast, norwegian painter knud baade creates an operatic landscape of a mythical norway inhabited by an antiquated warrior. Oslo attractions map pdf free printable tourist map oslo. To fully enjoy all the attractions of the city, plan your. The oslo opera house operahuset i oslo is a beautifully crafted cultural building, whose sharp, white surface draws your imagination to an iceberg silently drifting in the ocean, with the. Eight individual designs of embossed and indented aluminium are accurately repeated over 9000 m2 of facade on the oslo opera house winner of the culture category at the inaugural world architectural festival in 2008. Images by nina reistad, statsbygg, erik berg, nicolas buisson. Oslo opera house oslo, norway attractions lonely planet.
Cultural flagship, regeneration tool or destination icon. The breaing walls are where the majority of the loads are being transferred from the upper levels of the structure, to the lower levels and then the ground. We aim to showcase architectural masterpieces in oslo and akershus. Apr 19, 2018 the oslo opera house was designed by the oslobased architectural firm snohetta, who won the architectural bid in 1999. They are samples in a series of contextual examinations rather than isolated masterpieces. Preserved 9thcentury viking ships are displayed at oslos viking ship museum.
Completed in 2008, the oslo opera house operahuset in norwegian reflects the landscape of norway and also the aesthetics of its people. The oslo opera house is an architectural wonder that appears to rise up from the water. Take a tour of the oslo opera house scandinavia standard. The new opera house faces the city as much as the fjord and creates a strong visual connection between the downtown and oslos eastern areas. Projects our projects are examples of attitudes rather than designs. Case study oslo opera house october 28, 2011 by christopher karlson. They began construction in 2003, and opened their doors in 2008. For the oslo opera house, rmig produced more than 9,000 m2 of aluminium cladding to fulfil the visions of artists and architects. It focuses on designing systems within buildings that minimise energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation. Location oslo, norway located in the bjorvika neighbourhood, this white complex is a famous symbol of the capital. The oslo opera house is the home of the norwegian national opera and ballet, and the national opera theatre in norway. The building has a glass facade with the internal structure clad in oak.
The spectacular building houses the norwegian national. About the building client and the user statsbygg is norways largest civil property manager, with. The roof is designed to be accessible in all seasons, inviting visitors to climb its roof all year. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting. Three fundamental organizational relationships govern the design proposal for the new opera house at bjonvika in oslo. Its angular exterior design is accentuated by a unique artistic aluminium cladding manufactured by rmig. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. It is a common view from a country that is considered at the crossroads to nowhere, off in a corner of europe. The government wanted the new opera house to become a cultural landmark for norway. Now, two years after its unveiling to the world, and with a healthy volume of re. About us the norwegian opera and ballet about the opera house vacancies contact us. Oslo opera house building, norway architecture, norwegian building news, photo, design.
Oslos opera house is part of the citys revitalization strategy to redevelop the citys historically industrial waterfront into an active public space. The oslo opera house by architect craig dykers was built in oslo, norway in 20022005. It is located on kirsten flagstads square nr 1 after the famous norwegian opera singer and first opera manager kirsten flagstad. Passive house principles energy efficient ventilation low. Introduction in 2002 the national assembly called the competition for this important undertaking, which took more than five full years to complete, opening its doors in april 2008. The building is split in two by the opera street, running northsouth. Snohettas prizewinning design, was characterized by the jury as having strongly identifiable themes that tie the building to its culture and place and also presenting an unusual and unique expression that was in many ways new and innovative. The new opera house faces the city as much as the fjord and creates a strong visual connection between the downtown and oslo s eastern areas. Oslo opera house, oslo book tickets for tours and activities. Oct 05, 2009 a few of the bearing walls in in the oslo opera house sketchup model on the left are highligthed in red. The new opera in the bjorvika area of oslo shall be built in a part of the city that has been characterised by its harbour activity and heavy automobile and train. In 2010 the heavy traffic beside the building will be moved into a tunnel under the. Oslo opera house an amazing opera house designed by the norwegian snohetta architects, was finished in 2008. Home of the norwegian national opera and ballet, oslo opera house opened its doors in 2008.
It is operated by statsbygg, the government agency which manages property for the norwegian government. Norwegian national opera and ballet 20002008 location. The study looks at the motivations and justifications for the. This paper examines the role envisaged for the opera house in oslo, which opened in april 2008. The buildings eastern part to the east of the opera street are located all the production and administration areas. Oslo opera house the home of the norwegian national ballet and opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water. Oct 28, 2011 enter 2008 and the opening of the new oslo opera house, a large glacial building that embodies the spirit of baades paintings, encouraging unrestricted exploratative motion and redefined perspectives while creating a new urban condition in the heart of bjorvika bay, a vast developing area in the center of oslo. Home of the norwegian national opera and ballet, the oslo opera house is part of ecoculture, a eu project which aims to demonstrate energy efficient technologies in highperforming, cultural and green buildings. Oslo operahouse, norway building, snohetta earchitect. It cost around 500 million to build, and is now home to the norwegian national opera and ballet, and the national opera theatre in norway.
The spectacular monument in marble, oak, and aluminum was designed by the architectural firm snohetta. Its worth spending some time here, but if you dont have long, make. Check out the best tours and activities to experience oslo opera house operahuset. Today, oslos opera house is a top attraction and one of the countrys most prominent architectural gems, and the entire building is enjoyed by the citys inhabitants and visitors alike. The opera house is the first element in the planned transformation of this area of the city. Oslo opera house oslo, norway opera house, landmark. An calm oasis in the middle of the city center, where you can host your very special event, host conference, release party and much more.
The international acclaim the new oslo opera house has received has given. Oslos opera house is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. Operahuset is the home of the norwegian national opera and ballet, and the national opera theatre in norway. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to oslo. Both the interior and exterior are worth stopping by, even if not visiting for a performance.
To reach the opera house, you can take the nsb train to oslo central station. It is one of the worlds great buildings of the twentieth century and a living testament to the creative mind of its architect, jorn utzon. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. A few of the bearing walls in in the oslo opera house sketchup model on the left are highligthed in red. This paper examines the role envisaged for the opera house in oslo, which opened in april. If you are driving, there are parking spaces on nearby streets and public lots in the city center. Oslo open house invites you to see the inside of the city.
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