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1994. Oslo. View from the Town Hall. The Skansen Restaurant


 







Dear Olof,

The Skansen Restaurant seen in this vintage postcard
was the first functionalist building in Norway. Its elliptical shape with flat roof and continuous ribbon windows was inspired by the shape of an airplane gondola. Its popular terrace has a beautiful view over 
the Pipervika Bay.

Respectfully,