Arne Korsmo's 1939 Functionalist villa in Montebello — a glass-and-concrete house of ribbon windows, a roof terrace, and meticulous original built-ins, considered one of the finest modernist homes in Norway. Built for a wealthy art collector, it's a complete vision of how the new architecture might be lived in, down to the fittings. It's open only on limited tour slots, so a visit takes planning. For architecture travelers, it's worth the effort — a pristine, intact piece of Norwegian Functionalism by one of its masters, where the rigor of the design extends to every cabinet and handle.
Location
Tuengen allé 10C
Montebello, Oslo
Montebello, Oslo
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