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The National Theater of Oslo

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Centrally located along a vast track of public space (Eidsvoll Square) between the Royal Palace grounds, the Norwegian Parliament and downtown Oslo - The National Theatre of Oslo was completed in 1899 under the watch of Norwegian architect Henrick Bull. The exterior expression is a combination of granite, limestone and brick (budget dicatating that stone only be used around the entry vestibules) that identifies with the historicism period in Scandinavia at the time. Today, the building is considered the prominent national venue for the dramatic arts - managing three stages for perfromances. 

National Theatre / Site Plan
National Theatre / Site Plan
National Theatre / Aerial
National Theatre / Aerial
Public square (Eidsvoll Square) adjacent to the National Theatre

Public square (Eidsvoll Square) adjacent to the National Theatre

North Elevation of the National Theatre

North Elevation of the National Theatre

Plaza west of the National Theatre

Plaza west of the National Theatre

Peacock Fountain outside the National Theatre

Peacock Fountain outside the National Theatre

Green corridor along Karl Johans Gate (Street)Aerial of Site

Green corridor along Karl Johans Gate (Street)Aerial of Site


tags: Rotch Research
categories: Norway
Thursday 10.20.11
Posted by Christopher Karlson
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