The National Tourist Routes scheme is a successful long-term architectural initiative that has transformed parts of rural Norway into national tourist attractions. Previously isolated areas have become destinations in themselves through the commissioning of a variety of built projects. About 50 have been undertaken, many of them by younger architects, and they include river saunas, viewing platforms and bridges, lay-bys, steps and paths down to water or up a mountain slope, cafés, hotels and exhibition and information centres. Reiulf Ramstad and Jensen & Skodvin have created some of the most striking of these, set within a magnificent natural environment of mountains, fjords, waterfalls, pine forests, cliffs and gorges.
While the National Tourist Routes projects across Norway feature prominently, the exhibition also includes other work by both practices, such as private housing and public buildings, all adding to an understanding and appreciation of contemporary Norwegian architecture. The exhibition includes photographs, models, drawings and films.
The Exhibition is organised by the Royal British Institute of Architects and is a collaboration between The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Reiulf Ramstad Architects and sponsored by The Royal Norwegian Embassy in London.
Venue.- Gallery Two and Florence Hall, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD. U.K.
Fees.-Free admission.
Dates.- 12 April 2012 - 15 June 2012. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Film screenings
Tuesday 1 May, 18.30 – 20.00
Tuesday 29 May, 18.30 – 20.00 - Films directed by Knut Åsdam
IN METALOCUS 025.
published in: M-025 | A.02 | p. 22
