One of the most important elements of this project was to ensure that the materials used would have a negligible impact on the extraordinary environment in which a visitor center and 500,000 square feet of pathways and platforms, as well as bridges and furniture, are currently being built. That aim has been achieved by using weathered Cor-ten steel and small glass panes in some of the platforms, and in other cases, the lookouts have been carved into the hillside to completely minimize the visual impact.
Water and rock are central features of the new facilities commissioned by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration that enable the less intrepid traveler to experience being at such high elevations without having to climb up. Although very attractive, these pathways and platforms in no way detract from the majesty of the Trollstigen Plateau. For another glimpse of Reiulf Ramstad’s work, check out this striking visitor center at the foot of Troll Cliff.
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Trollstigen Plateau in Romsdalen is one of the dreamiest, most magical landscapes along the National Tourist Route of Norway, and Reiulf Romastad Architects won the daunting task of making it even more dramatic with a series of minimalist pathways and a
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Reiulf Ramstad Architects won a design competition in 2004 to design 500,000 square feet of bridges, walkways, pathways, and platforms.
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These facilities were commissioned by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for Norway’s Tourist Route
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The pathways and a visitor center were designed to highlight the majestic Trollstigen Plateau in Romsdalen
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It was important that design take a step back so that nature could do the talking
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It was also important to only use the most sustainable materials for the project
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Water features play a big role in the project, as does rock
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The designers chose weathered Cor-ten steel and glass panes in some cases
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Some of the platforms have been tucked into the hillside to reduce their visual impact
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Others seem to dangle on the precipice
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Reiulf Ramstad has done a superb job of highlighting this beautiful landscape and capturing its incredible drama
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The project was slated to finish this year
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This is not the first time we’ve highlighted this designer’s incredible work
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A visitor center at the foot of Troll Cliff has many of the same characteristics of this mammoth project
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