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Oslo National Museum of Art
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The concept for the National Museum of Art, Architecture and De- sign in Oslo is guided by Norway’s unique geological and seasonal conditions. The dramatic Fjordscape, where sea carves through an- cient bedrock, and the Northern daylight, abundant in summer and precious in winter are the most powerful influences, each timeless and ever-changing. The design uses larvikite, a stone indigenous to Norway. This black monzonite stone is filled with silver and blue/ green flecks, and its appearance reflects the subtle changes in sun- light and temperature.
The overall form of the building is a monolithic mass – a large stone – cut along its east / west axis. The resulting ravine fills with direct sunlight in summer months and low angle sunlight in winter. It also becomes the central organizing element, informing program distribu- tion, circulation strategies, daylight distribution, and most importantly the overall sensory experience for both visitor and museum staff.
The Oslo National Museum of Art concept was shortlisted at the 2010 World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain.
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