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Close-up of a complex metal structure with interlocking parts, emphasizing geometric design, with architecture by MOXON Architects.
National Museum at Vestbanen

National Museum at Vestbanen

Oslo, Norway

2009

Client   Statsbygg
Buildings · Culture & Leisure
The new National Museum in Oslo is a project to house a wide range of exhibits from art works to historic and archeological pieces. The site is highly prominent, contextually nuanced, and architecturally sensitive - adjacent to a listed building and facing Oslo harbour.
City skyline along a river with boats, industrial buildings, and distant hills, architecture by MOXON Architects.

The gallery is conceived as a series of geometrically simple spaces of various sizes, each containing the required service and storage functions. These spaces are a counterpoint to public galleries that are enveloped by thousands of suspended pieces of translucent porcelain which play with form and light thanks to their varying density and depth. 

Series of evolving architectural models with complex, layered structures by MOXON Architects, from simple to detailed, white and black color scheme.

The modulation of light created by the porcelain 'cloud' allows for a rich composition of light and dark, expansive and confined spaces, with galleries draped through the building to provide a diverse sequence of exhibition rooms.

A monochrome 3D city model featuring a large central building by MOXON Architects, surrounded by urban blocks and waterfront structures.
Architectural floor plans with various building layouts in grayscale, overall composition focused on structural organization, architecture by MOXON Architects.
A white architectural model showing a modern multi-level building with vertical fins, open spaces, and varied textures, architecture by MOXON Architects.
Close-up of a complex metal structure with interlocking parts, emphasizing geometric design, with architecture by MOXON Architects.
Close-up of an abstract architectural structure with white vertical panels arranged in a grid pattern against a black background. The geometric design creates an intricate and modern visual effect.
Close-up of a geometric, translucent structure with vertical slats and horizontal crossbars. The design features a repetitive pattern, creating a sense of depth and modernity. The background is blurred, highlighting the intricate details.
A black and white image of a small figurine of a person in a suit standing alone on a reflective surface. Vertical white blinds cast soft shadows across the scene, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
Two people stand in front of a large, abstract installation featuring hanging vertical elements that create a geometric pattern. The scene is in black and white, with a modern and architectural atmosphere.
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A black and white photo of an architectural model with two small human figures standing under a ceiling of suspended, vertical rectangular panels. The panels cast shadows, creating a dynamic pattern.
Modern architectural structure with vertical and horizontal elements, illuminated with a sleek, futuristic design; architecture by MOXON Architects.

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