From their seven studios around the world, Snøhetta has established itself as one of the key offices on a global scale. Without a predetermined language, their work efficiently and poetically addresses the demands of the different social, economic, a

Luis Fernández-Galiano   Snøhetta has not created a body of work, but works from the body and for the body. If the studio was founded with the mythical ascent to the mountain by that name, their work over more than three decades has been guided by a social and environmental

Kjetil Trædal Thorsen   The difficult balance between professionalism, poetics, and sustainability defines the work of a practice in constant evolution like Snøhetta. 

Snøhetta   United States   In 1995, with the opening of the new Mario Botta-designed building of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the museum led a profound transformation of the South of Market disctrict, a neighborhood which soon became the cultural hub of the

Snøhetta   United States   On average, 330,000 people move through Times Square every day. Understanding the magnitude of these crowds and patterns of movement was fundamental to creating a new life for one of the most iconic public spaces in the world. The reconstruction radi

Snøhetta   Canada   In Calgary, where half the population uses libraries, this new one of more than 22,000 square meters rises as part of the urban and cultural regeneration of the city center.

Snøhetta   Austria   Developed for the Tyrolean crystal manufacturer, Swarovski Manufaktur is a progressive workshop for the 21st century, designed to facilitate innovative collaborations, inventive exchange, and fast implementation of ideas. The structure merges design,

Snøhetta   Norway   The energy sector and building industry accounts for over 40% of global heat-trapping emissions. As the severity of the climate crisis continues to grow, architects are challenged to think how to build responsibly – creating high quality spaces for p

Snøhetta   Austria   The international trekking and adventure travel company ASI Reisen sought to have its new space reflect the company’s working culture and commitment to offering sustainable experiences for travelers around the world. Inspired by a symbiosis between n

Snøhetta   France   The Norwegian firm Snøhetta – headed by Craig Dykers and Kjetil Traedal Thorsen – in collaboration with the French office SRA designed new headquarters for the Le Monde Group in Paris. The 23,000-square-meter building brings the media company’s 1,600

Snøhetta   France   Aside from displaying reproductions of cave paintings that date back over 17,000 years, the museum seeks to enhance the landscape and give the region a cultural gem.

Snøhetta   Sweden   This addition to the renowned Treehotel hovers ten meters above the ground within the tree canopy, in the tall pine forest of Northern Sweden. The complex features another six tree rooms designed by Nordic architects. The 55-square meter (two bedroom

Snøhetta   Saudi Arabia   The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture is an initiative from the Saudi Aramco Oil Company to promote cultural development, knowledge, and diversity in the Kingdom. Also referred to as Ithra (Arabic for enrichment), the center has provided the lo

Snøhetta   Norway   In the peaceful ambience of the forests, only a short walking distance from two of Norway’s largest hospitals, Snøhetta has designed two secluded wooden shelters aspiring to make hospitalization easier for patients and their families. Designed for th

Snøhetta   Norway   On Christmas Day 2011, the original Tungestølen Tourist Cabin, which had served as an important destination for Jostedalen glacier hikers for more than a century, was completely devastated by the cyclone Dagmar that swept over Norway and neighboring

Snøhetta   Norway   Located at the southern end of the Norwegian coast, the building holds on to the craggy shore, immerses itself in the water, and rests on the marine floor, five meters below the North Sea level.

Snøhetta   Denmark   Situated near Jægersborg Deer Park, north of Copenhagen, Ordrupgaard houses Northern Europe’s most comprehensive collection of French and Danish art from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally built as a three-winged country mansion in the neo

Snøhetta   United States   In 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit the city of New York, and its devastating effects were felt particularly in the Far Rockaway neighborhood, in Queens. In the aftermath of the storm, the existing 1968 library building provided disaster relief to residents

Snøhetta   China   The new opera house of Shanghai, with its sculptural roof of spiraling steps leading down to a square beside the Huangpu River, will contain three auditoriums seating 2,000, 1,200, and 1,000.

Snøhetta   France   Surrounded by the Arkéos museum, the river Scarpe, a major road axis, and a small residential area, the new Planetarium and Observatory of Douaisis is designed to be a visual signal while keeping the natural aspect of the site. The dome of the planet

Snøhetta   Australia   The project is the result of an international design competition to transform Harbourside into a new, iconic, and inviting destination at the heart of Sydney. The landmark site has a long, rich, and layered history, which provides a unique framework.

Snøhetta, Werk Arkitekter   Denmark   The new Maritime Center, on the west coast town of Esbjerg, pays homage to the maritime tradition, inspired by the geometry and craftsmanship of boats. The center is situated in the newly built urban enlargement of Esbjerg Strand, containing multiple

Snøhetta   United States   The signature postmodern landmark in Midtown Manhattan, Philip Johnson’s 550 Madison will undergo an ambitious transformation of the public realm and exterior renovations. The design re-envisions the building’s public space as a generously expanded,

Snøhetta   China   The Beijing Sub-Center Library celebrates a public space for learning, information exchange, and discussion. It aims to set the benchmark for future library design in many aspects – from building and enclosure technology, social and environmental sus