I must confess, I am not a huge opera fan but I was blown away by the design of the new Oslo Opera House. Less than a year old, the Opera House is the pride and joy of Norwegians and rightfully so. This masterpiece of architecture is located on the edge of the Oslofjord, appearing to rise out of the water. On either side of the large glass atrium, the roof slopes down right to the ground allowing people to walk up the angled slopes to the rooftop. Here they can witness breathtaking views of the city and Oslofjord. Many people take full advantage of this, even having picnics on the roof on sunny days.
Inside the Opera House is no less stunning, featuring a minimalistic design. The walls are a study in contrasting textures, one being stark white with numerous geometric shapes to represent glaciers and ice crystals and the opposite wall is textured curving oak with various finishes. Another wall is floor to ceiling glass, offering great views of Oslofjord.
There are numerous stages, vary in size. The main theater features oak walls and orange cushioned seats, which is in stark contrast to its stage curtain which resembles crinkled tin foil.
The Opera House also features a fantastic restaurant, Argent. The restaurant is designed all in white, with light fixtures streaming down from the ceiling that change colors ever few minutes. The food and service is top notch!
The Opera House will be set in an even more spectacular setting once the underground tunnel is completed and the six lane highway situated right next to the opera house will be re-directed underground. A park will be designed in the place of the existing highway.
The Oslo Opera House is truly a masterpiece of architectural design.
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