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The Christian Norberg-Schulz Hall is a bright and timeless room with high ceilings, large windows, and walls lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
About
Christian Norberg-Schulz Hall
The Christian Norberg-Schulz Hall is a bright and timeless room with high ceilings, large windows, and walls lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The light wooden floors and warm timber finishes create a calm and inviting atmosphere. Along one side of the room, large windows offer views of the Sverre Fehn Pavilion, while the bookshelves on the opposite side and along the shorter walls add depth, texture, and a strong academic character.
The room is equipped with a fixed screen and a ceiling-mounted projector, and works well for both theatre-style seating for lectures and table setups for seminars, meetings, and discussions. Regardless of layout, the room maintains a distinct identity—a combination of library, hall, and workspace.
This is a space with a clear architectural identity, where materials, proportions, and interior design come together to create a comfortable and inspiring environment.
The room is available for rent from April 8, 2026.
About Christian Norberg-Schulz
Christian Norberg-Schulz (1926–2000) was educated at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. He was a professor at the Oslo School of Architecture and an internationally recognised architectural theorist who played a key role in highlighting and contextualising Norwegian architecture.
Norberg-Schulz contributed to the development of a strong academic discourse spanning both theoretical and practical architecture. He established phenomenology as a central approach within architectural theory, notably through his development of the concept of genius loci (the spirit of place).
He authored several influential books, including Genius Loci, Intentions in Architecture, and Meaning in Western Architecture. His work significantly advanced the understanding of traditional building practices and the relationship between architecture and landscape. He was also an important voice in the critique of modernism and in the development of site-specific postmodernism.
Christian Norberg-Schulz Hall
is suitable for
Prices
This hall can be rented for a full day or half day.
Full-day rate: NOK 13,000 excl. VAT
Half-day rate: NOK 6,500 excl. VAT
The rental includes a projector, screen, one handheld microphone, and one headset microphone.
Additional technical equipment, technicians, and other services are available at an extra cost.
Catering
If you rent the room as part of a package, you can choose from one of our four meeting packages.
This is included
Facilities
- Elevator access from the ground floor
- Nearby restrooms
- Accessible (HC) restroom on the ground floor
- Movable whiteboard
- Flip chart with paper and markers
Technical equipment
- Projector and screen
- Handheld microphone
- Headset microphone
- Video conferencing equipment: camera, microphone, and speaker for digital meetings
Arrival
Enter through the main entrance at Bankplassen 3, or use the universally accessible entrance from Myntgata. In the foyer, take the stairs to the second floor. The room name is displayed on the wall above the door.
Accessibility
Package prices for
Christian Norberg-Schulz Hall
Dere må være minimum 5 personer for å bestille møtepakke. Du kan kun velge en møtepakke for alle møtedeltagere. Møteromsleien kommer i tillegg.
Møtepakke 4 – lunsj fra Magnolia
This package includes:
Kaffe/te/vann med påfyll gjennom dagen
En servering med frukt og bakverk fra møtestart
Dagens lunsj fra Magnolia etter tilgjengelighet
Etter lunsj serveres dagens søte bakst
Fra 510,- eks. mva. per person
Serving which is included:
Kan legges til for en ekstra kostnad:
Møtepakke 3 – Brødmat
This package includes:
Kaffe/te/vann med påfyll gjennom dagen
En servering frukt og bakverk fra møtestart
Dagens brødmat med utvalgt pålegg til lunsj
Etter lunsj serveres dagens søte bakst
Fra 390,- eks. mva. per person
Serving which is included:
Kan legges til for en ekstra kostnad:
Møtepakke 2 – Kaffe og enkel servering
This package includes:
Kaffe/te/vann med påfyll gjennom dagen
En servering med fruktfat og søtt bakverkfra møtestart
195,- eks. mva. per person
Serving which is included:
Kan legges til for en ekstra kostnad:
Møtepakke 1 – Kaffe
This package includes:
Kaffe/te/vann med påfyll gjennom dagen
Fra 115,- eks. mva. per person
Serving which is included:
Kan legges til for en ekstra kostnad:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the National Museum: Architecture?
The National Museum: Architecture is located at Bankplassen 3, 0151 Oslo.
You can easily get to the National Museum of Architecture by public transport. There are tram, bus and metro stops a few minutes walk from the museum.
When is the National Museum: Architecture open?
The National Museum: Architecture is open from 08:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday - Sunday.
The museum is open to visitors from Tuesday - Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00.
Here you can see discrepancies in opening hours.
Can I bring food and drinks to the National Museum: Architecture?
The National Museum: Architecture is located at Bankplassen 3, 0151 Oslo.
You can easily get to the National Museum: Architecture by public transport. There are tram, bus and metro stops a few minutes walk from the museum.
How can I book a meeting room at National Museum: Architecture?
You can book a meeting room at the National Museum: Architecture by submitting a request form to our booking department here at Sentralen. We will help you look for a room that suits your needs.
See an overview of all rooms at the National Museum - Architecture.
Can I bring food and drinks to the National Museum: Architecture?
No, you cannot bring food and drinks with you at the National Museum: Architecture.
It is possible to buy food and drinks at the cafe, Magnolia.
If you have a meeting at the National Museum: Architecture, you can order food and drinks for your meeting.
Can I order food and drinks for my meeting at the National Museum: Architecture?
Yes, you can order food and drinks for your meeting at the National Museum: Architecture.
You can choose from several meeting packages with varying content.
Sentralen is Oslo's most versatile event house
This venue is located at Bankplassen 3: Nasjonalmuseet – Arkitektur
Bankplassen 3: Nasjonalmuseet – Arkitektur is located just around the corner from Sentralen – at Bankplassen 3, 0151 Oslo.
Sentralen provides space for ideas, interaction and good experiences.
Sentralen is a versatile event house in Kvadraturen in central Oslo. The house consists of two buildings that were originally the head office of Christiania Sparebank. On six floors of historic premises, we rent out event rooms, production rooms and meeting rooms for all purposes.
Sentralen is owned by Sparebankstiftelsen DNB. Sentralen will contribute to supporting the Sparebank Foundation's vision to trigger good forces, through events and favourable rental prices for tenants that fit under the purposes of cultural production and social innovation.
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