Snøhetta

Snøhetta Snøhetta is a global transdisciplinary practice including architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, art and product design.

Snøhetta kick-started its career in 1989 with the competition-winning entry for the new library of Alexandria, Egypt. This was later followed by the commission for the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, and the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at the World Trade Center in New York City, among many others. Since its inception, the practice has maintained its original transdi

sciplinary approach, and integrates architectural, landscape, interior, product, graphic, digital design and art across its projects. The collaborative nature between Snøhetta's different disciplines is an essential driving force of the practice. Snøhetta is currently working on a wide range of international projects, including the Ordrupgaard Art Museum expansion in Denmark and the Shanghai Grand Opera House. Recently completed works include Le Monde Group Headquarters in Paris, Europe’s first underwater restaurant, Under, the redesign of the public space in Times Square, the expansion to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Lascaux IV: The International Centre for Cave Art, Powerhouse Brattørkaia and the design for Norway’s new banknotes. Snøhetta’s working method practices a simultaneous exploration of traditional handicraft and cutting-edge digital technology. At the heart of all Snøhetta’s work lies a commitment to social and environmental sustainability, shaping the built environment and design in the service of humanism. Snøhetta believes well-conceived design can help things run more efficiently, improve people’s well-being and make life more enjoyable. Every project is designed with strong, meaningful concepts in mind – concepts that can translate the ethos of its users and their context.

11/05/2026

We’re proud to unveil the new DUMBO Design District identity, designed by Snøhetta, commissioned in collaboration with Two Trees Management () and Team DUMBO ().⁠
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Inspired by the history and livelihood of the neighborhood, its iconic bridges and the ideas of line, movement, and calligraphy, the identity reflects a creative district where architecture, design, and culture continuously intersect.⁠
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Rooted in DUMBO’s growing design community of 160+ studios, the mark celebrates a place where ideas are made tangible and collaboration defines the streetscape.⁠
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Join us for DUMBO Design Day on May 20 during Festival, a full day of open studios, conversations, and celebrations across the neighborhood.⁠
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A new identity for a neighborhood built on making.⁠
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🎥by: Snøhetta

18/04/2026

A space for the senses, by coffe enthusiasts .kaffehus Opening in Oslo in May – .oslo.

🎥by: .no

13/04/2026

As extreme weather events become more frequent, water management and resilience-building are increasingly critical to urban development.

Flyt, developed with Norwegian manufacturer , is an award-winning permeable concrete paver system that manages rainwater efficiently and integrates seamlessly into urban environments.

In Frederiksberg, Denmark, the system has transformed a former parking area behind the town hall into a welcoming public square, shifting the focus from vehicles to people.

Flyt enables rainwater to seep naturally into the ground while providing a durable, flexible surface for movement and gathering. This project demonstrates how technical and strategic design can support climate resilience and create more open, inviting urban spaces.

📸by: Niels Vestergaard for Asak Miljøstein

Snøhetta’s expanded Hong Kong studio embodies openness and interdisciplinary exchange, serving as a spatial catalyst for...
07/01/2026

Snøhetta’s expanded Hong Kong studio embodies openness and interdisciplinary exchange, serving as a spatial catalyst for collaboration and civic dialogue—an architectural reflection of the firm’s context-driven, transdisciplinary ethos. Situated at street level, the relocated studio features a generous outdoor entrance that invites the neighborhood in, reflecting Snøhetta’s commitment to creating inclusive environments that nurture human connection and cultural exchange. ⁠
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Our design approach for the new Hong Kong studio prioritizes environmental responsibility and human wellbeing. Wherever possible, the existing interior was retained and repurposed, breathing new life into its architectural elements. Strategically placed work zones and reflective surfaces have maximized natural daylight, while a flexible air duct ventilation system enhances both environmental performance and occupant comfort. Throughout the studio, natural materials and biophilic elements are thoughtfully integrated to foster wellbeing and creativity, resulting in a workspace that nurtures both people and projects.⁠
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📸by: Harold de Puymorin, HDP Photography⁠
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Jesselton Docklands is a tropical master plan designed to revitalize the port area of Kota Kinabalu, Borneo – the world’...
02/01/2026

Jesselton Docklands is a tropical master plan designed to revitalize the port area of Kota Kinabalu, Borneo – the world’s third largest island. The site will feature a communal ferry and cruise terminal located near Kota Kinabalu International Airport. As a pivotal transportation hub with excellent connectivity options and rich tropicality, it is set to become a destination and gateway to the rest of Sabah. Snøhetta’s design for Jesselton Docklands will usher the city into a vibrant and dynamic future - one defined by sustainable urban living, cultural richness, and economic vitality.⁠
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The project aspires to become a benchmark for the future of tropical architecture in the region, with the potential to influence future development across the city, Sabah, and Malaysia as a whole. It is layered with diverse environmental strategies, engineered through collaborative discourse. The masterplan also emphasizes walkability, offering well-designed streetscapes that encourage to explore on foot – fostering a sense of community, safety, and connectivity. A central spine that stretches 732 meters links all the plots and the center. Shuttles assist as new mobility for the site, enhancing the feasibility of pedestrian-only placemaking. Various pathways, bridges, podiums, and pavilions weave a coastal condition where natural beauty and human creativity intersect. ⁠
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📷️by: Aesthetica Studio⁠
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We’re thrilled to share that the Beijing Library has received two prestigious honors at the AIA Hong Kong Honors & Award...
18/12/2025

We’re thrilled to share that the Beijing Library has received two prestigious honors at the AIA Hong Kong Honors & Awards 2025: the Merit Award for Architecture and the Sustainable Design Award!

For nearly three decades, the AIA Hong Kong Chapter’s annual Honors & Awards Program has been Asia’s leading platform for recognizing excellence in architecture, interiors, urban design, and unbuilt projects. Each year, an esteemed international jury conducts a rigorous, multi-phase evaluation process, ensuring that these awards carry global credibility.

As early advocates of sustainable design, AIA Hong Kong introduced the Sustainability Award in 2007 and continues to align its criteria with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence—emphasizing sustainability, equity, resilience, and well-being in every recognition.

📸: Yumeng Zhu

We are honoured to collaborate with on designing the gingerbread house for their Christmas campaign. All sales and dona...
12/12/2025

We are honoured to collaborate with on designing the gingerbread house for their Christmas campaign. All sales and donations will go entirely toward their important work in giving shelter to people in need.

The untraditional design of the gingerbread house consists of five hollow frames that together create a void - symbolizing a home that is no more.

«With more than 120 million refugees worldwide, shelter is one of the most important assets we can provide to help those in need. Lives depend on rooms protecting against heat, cold, rain and wind. Our gingerbread non-house will hopefully encourage people to support NRC to fill in the missing walls and roofs,” says Snøhetta co-founder Kjetil Trædal Thorsen.

See NRC’s website to get your design template and support their important work.

📸 by: .studio &
design

We are honoured to collaborate with on designing the gingerbread house for their Christmas campaign. All sales and dona...
12/12/2025

We are honoured to collaborate with on designing the gingerbread house for their Christmas campaign. All sales and donations will go entirely toward their important work in giving shelter to people in need.

The untraditional design of the gingerbread house consists of five hollow frames that together create a void - symbolizing a home that is no more.

«With more than 120 million refugees worldwide, shelter is one of the most important assets we can provide to help those in need. Lives depend on rooms protecting against heat, cold, rain and wind. Our gingerbread non-house will hopefully encourage people to support NRC to fill in the missing walls and roofs,” says Snøhetta co-founder Kjetil Trædal Thorsen.

See NRC’s website to get your design template and support their important work.

📸 by: .studio &
design gingerbreadhouse shelter

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