What is "Snøhetta"?:
Snøhetta is an international group of architects, landscape architects, and interior designers with offices in Oslo, Norway and New york City. The firm was founded in 1989 by architects from Norway and Los Angeles. They named the firm Snøhetta after a large mountain in Norway.
Principals:
- Craig Dykers
- Kjetil T. Thorsen
In 2012, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) honored Dykers, Thorsen, and Liz Burow as Architects of Healing.
Partners:
- Ole Gustavsen, architect and managing director
- Tarald Lundevall, architect
- Jenny Osuldsen, and landscape architect
Important Projects:
- 2011: National 9/11 Museum, New York City
- 2007: Oslo Opera House, Oslo, Norway
- 2001: Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), Egypt
- 1999: Norwegian Embassy, Berlin
- 1998: Karmøy Fishing Museum
