The name doesnt come from a founder of the firm, but from a mountain range in Norway.
The importance Snhetta places on site is clear throughout its work.
Keep scrolling for five of our favorite examples of its thoughtful design work.
From left to right: Under Restaurant, Alexandria Library, Oslo Opera House, Times Square, 550 Madison Garden
Check out five incredible projects by Snhetta.
The unique building does not attempt to mimic the architecture of thefabled librarybut combines modern form with referential materials.
Carvings on the facade of the library were created with artists using local stone.
The architecture of the opera house allows the public to actively engage with the building.
The elegant design of the opera house reflects the spirit and the culture of Norway.
Under
One of Snhettas most iconic recent projects isUnder, theworlds largest underwater restaurant.
Massive panoramic windows provide unbelievable views of marine life of the North Sea for 40 diners at a time.
Also included in the 495-square meter or 5,328 square foot building is a marine research center.
Snhetta designed the restaurants form to be as simple as possible.
A 34-meter or 112-foot concrete volume rests gently on the rocks and slopes down into the water.
Times Square
TheTimes Square Reconstructionproject is the second NYC project to make our list of favorites.
Snhetta transformed a crowded and dangerous Manhattan intersection into 2.5 acres of pedestrian space.
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