Comments on: Oslo Opera House wins Mies van der Rohe Award

By: Trond

Trond — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:03:21 +0000

People here spreading false rumours about law suits should shut up! There were some initial incidents of people tripping and falling, which also gathered interest from the media, but it soon faded. It’s not a problem, no serious injuries. Furthermore, Norway is not a member of the EU and doesn’t have to follow their safety rules. The same goes for our road tunnels, which is much steeper than the EU allows.

By: WTFJesus

WTFJesus — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:25:26 +0000

I live in Oslo, and can tell you that the Snøhetta were not sued. There was an issue with discolouration, but it is solved now.
Regarding the roof, we have no tradition of suing or blaming others when we fall. People are capable of making their own choices, and if something looks dangerous, don’t do it. If you still do and fall or slip, well… No one is to blame but yourself…

By: Dormán Miklós

Dormán Miklós — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:53:18 +0000

This is like a shark or a whale coming up from the water. I like it:P

By: francis

francis — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:40:31 +0000

Erm … it won. I think credit or trust would have to be given to the jury for rigorous tests and rational for the award. Commenting in Arch Daily does not qualify us as jurors. If so, how scary and unproductive would that be!?

By: Bo Lucky

Bo Lucky — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:24:44 +0000

Judging from a number of people http://www.seleconlight.com/classic/images/stories/news/Europe/Norway/oslo_opera_house.jpg wondering around these ramps, the safety does not appear to be an issue.

By: Troy Lemieur

Troy Lemieur — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:19:36 +0000

Well, maybe someone could get the same effect I described without creating a physical risk, but merely imply one. Is that better? Not nearly as exciting. Personally, I think that not all human lives are valuable. Take the administrators of the Federal Reserve for example. Purposefully damaging economy with the intent of coming out on top and in greater control.

By: Luis V.

Luis V. — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:09:42 +0000

No building where people are literally slipping and being hospitalized should be nominated and/or granted any kind of architectural award. Period!

By: Bo Lucky

Bo Lucky — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:07:38 +0000

Troy, try to say that to a building inspector who sees architecture through the Building Code :)

By: Troy Lemieur

Troy Lemieur — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:00:08 +0000

Personally, I love it when an aspect of architecture includes a risk, such as falling down those monolithic ramps. It makes people aware of their surroundings and appreciate their insignificance to something more powerful than them. It’s a test of ego.

By: sun sheng

sun sheng — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:38:58 +0000

if i were them,i would use wood the build the ramp in order to creat a more cozy place for people to stay.

By: Opium

Opium — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:35:32 +0000

Personaly i’m not impressed by this one.It just seems uncomfortable and clumsy solution…a nice,well intended one…but ultimately failing and im not refering to those pratical details of the stone being too slipery. If look at it carefuly you’ll find very nice intentions,trying to gather the water front,the city and building,creating a lot of public space.Unfortunately it seems as if they did a 1:500 model and stop digging and maturing the project otherwise it could have been a great project even maybee becoming a long lasting icon for oslo..a bit like sidney’s opera house. Then again,this year’s selection was pretty weak..i remember the year koolhas won with dutch embassy in berlin, the competition was much much better…many of the contesters from that year would easily win it this year.I’m thinking of souto moura’s Braga Stadium for example…

By: Lucas Gray

Lucas Gray — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:34:52 +0000

It isn’t my favorite building in the world but I watched a levture by one of the designers and was impressed. It was well thought out and well executed. They may have made a couple mistakes but who hasn’t? rarely is there a perfect project these days – especially one of this scale. It also seems to be well received by the community.

As for slipping or falling…perhaps a better material could have been used but people can slip and fall on a sidewalk or on a hike in the mountains or in million other places or ways. At some point individuals have to take responsibility for their own self. If you see a wet sloping surface be very careful.

By: MiKe Mecanics

MiKe Mecanics — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:33:33 +0000

Well, for the finalist is for sure, the best one…but I agree with roadkill, there are some others also very good, for example the Center dramatique National Montreuil, by the almost unknown architect Dominique Coulon, wich will be good see appearing someone different..But this building is very good, and award also the nordic european architecture, wich is emerging with very good quality…

By: CA

CA — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:44:55 +0000

Have you guys even visited the building??? I have and it’s a great solution for the city. A gathering point for tourists, a landmark the city desperatly needs and a cultural space for the whole city to gather around. Yes, the architects screwed up when it came to thee choise of stone used, as it would gain a yellow hue over time as a result of its contact with water, however this problem was solved by treating the stone with a spray-on compound.

You guys should really look at the building a bit more carefully before going “It’s ugly, don’t like it!”

By: rw

rw — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:12:33 +0000

“What would Mies have said?”

ummm……let’s build a big glass box???

By: NM

NM — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:20:05 +0000

…and the prize for the year’s most “iconic”, clunkiest, quasi-lyrical, faux-democratic, treacherously public-attracting (but not delivering on the promise of involvement) and contextually disinterested building goes to….

What would Mies have said?

By: roadkill

roadkill — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:19:29 +0000

my lord… you guys should take a look at the whole list and them tell me if this deserves to win!!! who made this decision and why?

By: Djones

Djones — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:03:45 +0000

I seen this coming: http://tinyurl.com/chmwau mies van der rohe award.

By: JE Vasshaug

JE Vasshaug — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:51:30 +0000

Oslo Opera House wins Mies van der Rohe Award — http://tr.im/k2Ju

By: ART.TREND

ART.TREND — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:11:10 +0000

ME TOO…