21/11/2025
Mother Earth in the Heart of Oslo!
Rising 51 metres, AAhkA by Sámi-Finnish artist Outi Pieski is a celebration of Sámi history, culture and duodji. The significant art piece now marks the entrance to the new A-Block in the Government Quarter.
During a recent preview hosted by Statsbygg and KORO - Kunst i offentlige rom / Public Art Norway, the Minister of Culture and Equality, Lubna Jaffery, was visibly impressed by the monumental 700 m² artwork. Architect Fredrik Haukeland offered insights into the complexity of the soaring pyramid-shaped room and how art and architecture are woven seamlessly together in the building’s vision.
When the new district at Hammersborg opens to the public, we look forward to sharing the Government Quarter as a cultural enrichment for Oslo’s residents and visitors.
Warm congratulations to contractor HENT As and the entire design team: COWI, Ramboll, Aas-Jakobsen AS, Asplan Viak, Bjørbekk & Lindheim Landskapsarkitekter MNLA, SLA, Haptic Architects, I-d. Interiørarkitektur & design As, Norsk institutt for kulturminneforskning and Advansia.
Photos: Rasmus Hjortshøj