National Museum at Vestbanen. Phase 2
Statsbygg - Public Construction and Property, Norway - has been instructed by the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs to initiate the planning of a new, collective building complex to house the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design on the site of the old Railway Station West, Vestbanen, in Oslo. In Phase 2 of the open, international planning and design competition for architects all six finalists have handed in their refined proposals.
The competition's two phases
Phase 1 was an open, international competition at a general level. By the deadline 12 June, 237 proposals were handed in. 3 September the jury announced the six finalists who were to be invited on to Phase 2.
Phase 2. These proposals have now been refined and detailed and all six finalists delivered before deadline 26 February 2010. 12 April the jury will announce the winners.
The jury may announce a maximum of three proposals as winners, on condition that a sufficient number of feasible proposals are available. All winning proposals are considered as winners according to the regulations regarding public procurement. The jury may also decide to purchase ideas and elements that may be of value for the solution of the assignment. All winners have the right to participate in the secondary "competition with negotiation". This competition concerns the supply of architectural services connected to the building project.
Other information:
Competition officer:
Per Rygh 412 27 455
NAL, National Association of Norwegian Architects