Oslo: old buildings, new ideas

Travel · Oslo

Feeling incredibly inspired by the juxtaposition of historic and contemporary architecture in Oslo and the way the city seems to embrace both without trying too hard. As a designer I’m always paying attention to how places balance preservation and progress and this city does it beautifully.

Norwegian cabin interior with a timber ceiling, red-and-white checked curtains, and white lace at the window.

Norwegian cabin interior with a timber ceiling, red-and-white checked curtains, and white lace at the windowFrom Amy Pigliacampo’s original Instagram post.

White-painted window in a red timber wall in Oslo.

White-painted window in a red timber wall in OsloFrom Amy Pigliacampo’s original Instagram post.

Carved timber balcony with a red railing and decorative openings in Oslo.

Carved timber balcony with a red railing and decorative openings in OsloFrom Amy Pigliacampo’s original Instagram post.

Intricately carved timber doorway, with an arched window visible inside.

Intricately carved timber doorway, with an arched window visible insideFrom Amy Pigliacampo’s original Instagram post.

Formal planted garden beneath a pale historic building in Oslo.

Formal planted garden beneath a pale historic building in OsloFrom Amy Pigliacampo’s original Instagram post.

Red-brick historic building with blue windows and a cobbled courtyard in Oslo.

Red-brick historic building with blue windows and a cobbled courtyard in OsloFrom Amy Pigliacampo’s original Instagram post.

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