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Situated north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, Kautokeino experiences incredibly cold temperatures that can reach – 45 °C (- 49°F). When commissioned to design a new cultural and education hub in such a punishing location, Snøhetta used its considerabl… Continue reading Timber school tackles extreme cold with impressive passive design
Snøhetta recently completed work on an impressively energy efficient high-rise in Norway. It combines clever design with sustainability features, allowing it to maintain a comfortable temperature, year-round, without any grid-based power.Continue Readi… Continue reading High-tech high-rise keeps its inside cool – no grid power required
Described as the world’s largest climatized reading space by architect Snøhetta, the huge Beijing City Library forms an artificial forested landscape within China’s capital. The building’s interior is conceived as terraced hills and a valley, and is de… Continue reading 800,000-sq-ft nature-inspired library seats readers under ginkgo canopy
Snøhetta has revealed plans to build a new opera house in Saudi Arabia. Named the Royal Diriyah Opera House, the venue will feature an unusual design that draws inspiration from traditional mud brick buildings found in the region, in an attempt to take… Continue reading Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool
Snøhetta has revealed plans to build a new opera house in Saudi Arabia. Named the Royal Diriyah Opera House, the venue will feature an unusual design that draws inspiration from traditional mud brick buildings found in the region, in an attempt to take… Continue reading Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool
Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta has collaborated with engineer Tor Helge Dokka for a residential project located in Kongsberg, Norway. Dubbed House Dokka, the 190-sq-m (2,045-sq-ft) dwelling is an off-grid three-bedroom family home that’s inspire… Continue reading Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway
Snøhetta has completed work on an ambitious new skyscraper in Hong Kong named Airside. Built on the site of the Kai Tak Airport district, the building incorporates an impressive degree of sustainable design, including solar power and rainwater collecti… Continue reading Hong Kong skyscraper is tailor-made for energy efficiency
Renowned architecture firm Snøhetta has joined forces with homeware company Vipp to create a collection of luxurious vacation cabins. Situated above a fjord in rural Norway, the compact dwellings feature generous glazing that’s designed to make visitor… Continue reading Luxury cabins perch on a cliffside to frame stunning fjord views
Snøhetta recently completed an attractive timber maritime center in Esbjerg, Denmark. Inspired by wooden boat construction, the building is designed to withstand punishing local conditions, including high winds and potential flooding.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Stunning timber maritime center stands up to harsh wind and high tide
Commissioned to create a new library in the Bronx, Snøhetta has drawn inspiration from the New York City borough’s relative abundance of trees and park space to design an eye-catching building that will sport a green exterior and significant sustainabi… Continue reading Glowing green library draws inspiration from the Bronx’s leafy parks