The Aker River flows through Grünerlokka, a former mill and industrial area of Oslo.
With particularly heavy rains, the river can get into the lower level of the re-purposed buildings. They and ...
... new ones make up the Vulcan Project.
The Mathallen (Food Hall) is popular place to shop and ...
... eat.
Nearby restaurants often have a theme: the one's is Texas BBQ.
And in this mix is Dansens Hus, a warehouse and addition by Snøhetta for the Ministry of Culture.
The entry foyer/wine bar has seating ...
... overlooking the river, and leads to the dance stages.
On the roof a partnership of organizations hired Snøhetta to design two bee hives, which are ...
... actually shelters for real bee hives.