Detour. Architecture and Design along 18 National Tourist Routes in Norway
Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Travelling Exhibition: Berlin 2.10-2.11.2007, Caen 12.11-31.12.2007, Paris 25.01-21.02.2008 and Brussels 29.02-31.03.2008
Speech/statement | Date: 02/10/2007
Foreword
In the course of the past couple of years a number of small but noteworthy architectural projects along Norwegian roads have received national and international attention. These enhancement sites – observation platforms, rest areas, service facilities and stopping points – are characterised by boldness in conceptual development and a high level of quality in their implementation. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s ambition, through the Tourist Route project, is to heighten and cultivate the driving experience, and otherwise provide it with a distinctive character. The investment in the development of 18 road sections into tourist routes passing through the unique Norwegian natural landscape, shall contribute to strengthening trade and industry as well as settlement, particularly in the outer regions of Norway.
The various enhancement sites have been designed by a series of Norwegian and international architects, landscape architects and designers. A large amount of resources have been invested in the development of innovative solutions and the implementation of building projects of a high quality standard in every aspect. Several of these sites have already received international recognition within the architecture profession. Norway has a long tradition of having to adapt buildings to topographically demanding terrain. The designers have in the context of this project redefined and refined this tradition. The exhibition Omveg shows an exciting and innovative Norway, in the midst of a magnificent and diverse natural and cultural landscape, which is familiar to many of us. We are pleased and proud that this – until the present date, national - exhibition will now be shown to broader audience.
Welcome to an experience of a small piece of contemporary Norway – and we hope that you will visit Norway soon!
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Liv Signe Navarsete |
Jonas Gahr Støre |
More information: www.norskform.no