The Storting building (Norwegian: Stortingsbygningen) is the seat of the Storting, the parliament of Norway. The building is located at 22 Karl Johans gate in central Oslo, Norway. It was taken into use on 5 March 1866 and was designed by the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet.[1][2][3]
Following the establishment of the Parliament of Norway in 1814, which had happened at a private home belonging to Carsten Anker in Eidsvoll, the newly established legislature started meeting at Christiania lærde Skole at Tollbodgaten and Dronningsgate. From 1854, the legislature started using the grand hall at the Royal Frederick University.[4] However, proposals of an own parliament building had arisen. The parliament voted down a government proposal to create such a building in 1833,[5] but in 1836, the work to establish a permanent building started. Twelve lots in central Oslo were combined, located between the Royal Palace and Oslo East Station. The government decided to build in the Palace Park, and this was passed by the parliament. However, instead the government chose to purchase the current lot instead. This was approved by parliament in 1857.[4]
The next discussion was related to the architecture. Several proposals were made, and twelve of these have been preserved. A design competition was initiated in 1856, and this was won by the architects Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno. However, the Storting decided to reject the proposal because it looked too much like a church. Instead, a proposal from the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet was chosen with 59 against 47 votes on 18 May 1860. Construction started on 3 August 1860, and the cornerstone was laid on 10 October 1861. The building cost 957,332 kr (68 061 444 kr in 2019). The parliament moved in on 5 March 1866.[4]
During the German invasion of Norway on 9 April 1940, the Storting relocated and held two meetings, once in a cinema in Hamar and once at Elverum Folk High School (Elverum folkehøgskole). The remaining meetings during World War II were held abroad. During the war, the building was taken over by the German forces, and at first used as barracks. Later, ReichskommissarJosef Terboven with administration moved into the building. The Lagting Chamber was refurnished, with the ceiling lowered and the interior redecorated with mahogany panels and funkis style.[4][6]
From 1951 to 1959, a four-story office building was built at the back of the building. The courtyard was filled in, and the chamber expanded. This work was led by architect Nils Holter (1899-1995). In 1872, parliament bought Prinsens gate 26, in 1988 they bought Akersgata 21, in 1993 Nedre Vollgate 20, in 1997 Nedre Vollgate 18 and in 1999 Tollbugaten 31. The parliament also rents offices in Akersgata 18.[7]
The building is built in yellow brick with details and basement in light gray granite. It is a combination of several styles, including inspirations from France and Italy. A characteristic feature of Stortingsbygningen is the way the plenary chamber is located in the semi-circular section in the front of the building, as opposed to the building's centre. The back side of the building mirrors the facade of the front, with the meeting chamber of the now-abolished Lagting legislative chamber. The interior of the building is also designed by Langlet.[4]
^"Stortinget - Karl Johans gate 22". Kulturminnesøk. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
^Ole Petter Bjerkek (20 February 2017). "Emil Victor Langlet". Norsk kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
^Official video from the Plenary Chamber www.visitoslo.com
^ abcdefParliament of Norway. (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
^Nordby, Trond (2004). I politikkens sentrum. Variasjoner i Stortingets makt 1814–2004 (in Norwegian) (2nd ed.). Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. p. 139. ISBN82-15-00651-5.
^"Om Elverum folkehøgskole". Elverum folkehøgskole. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
^Trond Marinus Indahl (20 February 2017). "Nils Holter, arkitekt". Norsk kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
External links
Storting official website
"Mysterious man snuck into the plenary chamber" (in Norwegian). Verdens Gang. 2012-06-22.
Media related to Parliament of Norway at Wikimedia Commons
January 26, 2023
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The Storting building Norwegian Stortingsbygningen is the seat of the Storting the parliament of Norway The building is located at 22 Karl Johans gate in central Oslo Norway It was taken into use on 5 March 1866 and was designed by the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet 1 2 3 Storting buildingStortingsbygningen in Norwegian The front of the buildingLocation in OsloGeneral informationArchitectural styleEclecticLocationOslo NorwayAddressKarl Johans gate 22Coordinates59 54 47 N 10 44 24 E 59 91306 N 10 74000 E 59 91306 10 74000Current tenantsParliament of NorwayConstruction started3 August 1860Inaugurated5 March 1866Cost68 061 444 krDesign and constructionArchitect s Emil Victor Langlet Contents 1 History 2 Architecture 3 Gallery 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditFollowing the establishment of the Parliament of Norway in 1814 which had happened at a private home belonging to Carsten Anker in Eidsvoll the newly established legislature started meeting at Christiania laerde Skole at Tollbodgaten and Dronningsgate From 1854 the legislature started using the grand hall at the Royal Frederick University 4 However proposals of an own parliament building had arisen The parliament voted down a government proposal to create such a building in 1833 5 but in 1836 the work to establish a permanent building started Twelve lots in central Oslo were combined located between the Royal Palace and Oslo East Station The government decided to build in the Palace Park and this was passed by the parliament However instead the government chose to purchase the current lot instead This was approved by parliament in 1857 4 The next discussion was related to the architecture Several proposals were made and twelve of these have been preserved A design competition was initiated in 1856 and this was won by the architects Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno However the Storting decided to reject the proposal because it looked too much like a church Instead a proposal from the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet was chosen with 59 against 47 votes on 18 May 1860 Construction started on 3 August 1860 and the cornerstone was laid on 10 October 1861 The building cost 957 332 kr 68 061 444 kr in 2019 The parliament moved in on 5 March 1866 4 Initially the building was too large for the needs of the legislature and several other government agencies including the Office of the Auditor General of Norway the National Archival Services the Mapping and Cadastre Authority and the Director of Canals were also housed there As the parliament has expanded these various agencies have moved out 4 During the German invasion of Norway on 9 April 1940 the Storting relocated and held two meetings once in a cinema in Hamar and once at Elverum Folk High School Elverum folkehogskole The remaining meetings during World War II were held abroad During the war the building was taken over by the German forces and at first used as barracks Later Reichskommissar Josef Terboven with administration moved into the building The Lagting Chamber was refurnished with the ceiling lowered and the interior redecorated with mahogany panels and funkis style 4 6 From 1951 to 1959 a four story office building was built at the back of the building The courtyard was filled in and the chamber expanded This work was led by architect Nils Holter 1899 1995 In 1872 parliament bought Prinsens gate 26 in 1988 they bought Akersgata 21 in 1993 Nedre Vollgate 20 in 1997 Nedre Vollgate 18 and in 1999 Tollbugaten 31 The parliament also rents offices in Akersgata 18 7 The Nazi German flag flying over the Parliament of Norway Building during the filming of Max Manus Man of War Architecture EditThe building is built in yellow brick with details and basement in light gray granite It is a combination of several styles including inspirations from France and Italy A characteristic feature of Stortingsbygningen is the way the plenary chamber is located in the semi circular section in the front of the building as opposed to the building s centre The back side of the building mirrors the facade of the front with the meeting chamber of the now abolished Lagting legislative chamber The interior of the building is also designed by Langlet 4 Gallery Edit The proposal by Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno that won the 1856 competition but was finally rejected Exterior detail Interior of the Plenary ChamberReferences Edit Stortinget Karl Johans gate 22 Kulturminnesok Retrieved November 1 2017 Ole Petter Bjerkek 20 February 2017 Emil Victor Langlet Norsk kunstnerleksikon Retrieved November 1 2017 Official video from the Plenary Chamber www visitoslo com a b c d e f Parliament of Norway Stortingsbygningen fra 1866 til i dag in Norwegian Archived from the original on 7 October 2009 Retrieved 14 October 2009 Nordby Trond 2004 I politikkens sentrum Variasjoner i Stortingets makt 1814 2004 in Norwegian 2nd ed Oslo Universitetsforlaget p 139 ISBN 82 15 00651 5 Om Elverum folkehogskole Elverum folkehogskole Retrieved November 1 2017 Trond Marinus Indahl 20 February 2017 Nils Holter arkitekt Norsk kunstnerleksikon Retrieved November 1 2017 External links EditStorting official website National Archive on the building Mysterious man snuck into the plenary chamber in Norwegian Verdens Gang 2012 06 22 Media related to Parliament of Norway at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Storting building amp oldid 1115525545, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
