Allmannajuvet in Sauda and the abandoned zinc mines from the late 1800s have inspired architect Peter Zumthor to create yet another historical art installation along the National Tourist Routes.

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Architects: Peter Zumthor

Location: Sauda, Norway

Project Leader: Maximilian Putzmann

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Per Berntsen

Design Team: Matthew Bailey, Lisa Barucco, Melissa de la Harpe, Caroline Hammarstroem, Niels Loftero?d, Pavlina Lucas, Simon Mahringer, Sofia Micciche?, Gian Salis, Stephan Schmid, Rainer Weitschies and Annalisa Zumthor-Cuorad

Structural Engineer: Finn-Erik Nilsen, Ju?rg Buchli and Lauber Ingenieure AG
Construction Supervisor: Inge Hoftun, Maximilian Putzmann

General Contractor: Mesta AS, Per-Albert Rasmussen

Graphic Design: Aud Gloppen, Blaest Design AS

Process Manager, Statens Vegvesen: Arne O. Moen

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From the architect. Allmannajuvet in Sauda and the abandoned zinc mines from the late 1800s have inspired architect Peter Zumthor to create yet another historical art installation along the National Tourist Routes.

© Per Berntsen

Allmannajuvet, with its characteristic landscape and rich cultural history, is one of the 10 largest attractions along the National Touris...