Oslo Opera House

opera house in Oslo, Norway

Key facts

Type: The arts complex
Architectural style: Contemporary
Location: Oslo , Norway
Opened: 12 April 2008
Client: Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property
Owner: Oslo Municipality
Structural system: Flat "iceberg" shape with inclined, white lines
Architect: Snøhetta
Awards and prizes: World Architecture Festival Cultural Award in 2008 and European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture in 2009.

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The Oslo Opera House (Norwegian: Operahuset) is the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera house in Norway. The building is situated in the Bjørvika neighbourhood of central Oslo, at the head of the Oslofjord. It is operated by Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property, the government agency which manages property for the Norwegian government. The structure contains 1,100 rooms in a total area of 49,000 m (530,000 sq ft). The main auditorium seats 1,364 and two other performance spaces can seat 200 and 400. The main stage is 16 m (52 ft) wide and 40 m (130 ft) deep. The angled exterior surfaces of the building are covered with marble from Carrara, Italy and white granite and make it appear to rise from the water. It is the largest cultural building constructed in Norway since Nidaros Cathedral was completed circa 1300.

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