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The Classical National Museum in Oslo | Karl F. Honningsvåg
In this presentation from the Norwegian Symposium on Beauty in Architecture 2025, Karl F. Honningsvåg discusses his master's thesis project: a classical counter-proposal for the National Museum in Oslo. He highlights the controversy surrounding the recently completed National Museum, detailing its significant cost, massive concrete structure, and the widespread public dissatisfaction with its appearance. Honningsvåg presents poll data indicating a strong public preference for traditional architecture in Norway and other countries. He shares the success of a pilot project where his traditional design for an office building garnered overwhelming public approval. The core of his presentation showcases his classical design for the National Museum, focusing on its integration with the Oslo site, proposed functions, and the meticulous hand-drawn design process. He concludes by discussing the positive reception of his counter-proposal and its role in fostering a more open debate about architectural aesthetics in Norway. Recorded at 3rd annual Beauty and Ugliness in Architecture conference in Oslo, May 2nd – 4th 2025. Read more at https://barch.no
In this presentation from the Norwegian Symposium on Beauty in Architecture 2025, Karl F. Honningsvåg discusses his master's thesis project: a classical counter-proposal for the National Museum in Oslo. He highlights the controversy surrounding the recently completed National Museum, detailing its significant cost, massive concrete structure, and the widespread public dissatisfaction with its appearance.
Honningsvåg presents poll data indicating a strong public preference for traditional architecture in Norway and other countries. He shares the success of a pilot project where his traditional design for an office building garnered overwhelming public approval. The core of his presentation showcases his classical design for the National Museum, focusing on its integration with the Oslo site, proposed functions, and the meticulous hand-drawn design process. He concludes by discussing the positive reception of his counter-proposal and its role in fostering a more open debate about architectural aesthetics in Norway.
Recorded at 3rd annual Beauty and Ugliness in Architecture conference in Oslo, May 2nd – 4th 2025.
Read more at https://barch.no
