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.

Areal
Size
84
 m²
Stående oppsett
Standing
70
Kino-oppsett
Theatre
60
Langbordsoppsett
Long tables
22
Round tables
Klasseromsoppsett
Classroom
24
Horseshoe
24
Gruppebordsoppsett
Group tables
35
Styrebordsoppsett
Boardroom
22

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.

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

Aperitif
Disputas
Lectures and presentations
Breakfast meeting
Courses
Launch
Mingling
Meeting
Panel discussion
Gathering
Workshop and Seminar

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

Whiteboard
Flipover
Microphone
Camera and microphone

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.

Meeting package 4 – lunch from Magnolia

Arrangementspakke
Meeting room packges
Streaming- og podcast packages
Wedding packages
Møteromsbuffet
Price per person:
From 510 excl. VAT per person
Package Price:
Minimum quantity:

This package includes:

Coffee, tea, and water with refills throughout the day

A serving of fruit and pastries at the start of the meeting

Daily lunch from Magnolia, subject to availability

After lunch, the daily sweet treat is served

From 510,- excl. VAT per person

Serving which is included:

Kan legges til for en ekstra kostnad:

Meeting package 3 – Open sandwiches

Arrangementspakke
Meeting room packges
Streaming- og podcast packages
Wedding packages
Møteromsbuffet
Price per person:
From 390, - ex. VAT. per person
Package Price:
Minimum quantity:

This package includes:

Coffee/tea/water with refills throughout the day

A serving of fruit and pastries from the start of the meeting

Open sandwiches with selected toppings for lunch

After lunch, today’s pastries are served

From 390, - ex. VAT. per person

Serving which is included:

Kan legges til for en ekstra kostnad:

Meeting package 2 – Coffee and simple serving

Arrangementspakke
Meeting room packges
Streaming- og podcast packages
Wedding packages
Møteromsbuffet
Price per person:
From 195, - ex. VAT. per person
Package Price:
Minimum quantity:

This package includes:

Coffee/tea/water with refills throughout the day

A serving of fruit platter and sweet pastry from the start of the meeting

195, - ex. VAT. per person

Serving which is included:

Kan legges til for en ekstra kostnad:

Meeting package 1 – Coffee

Arrangementspakke
Meeting room packges
Streaming- og podcast packages
Wedding packages
Møteromsbuffet
Price per person:
From 115, - ex. VAT. per person
Package Price:
Minimum quantity:

This package includes:

Coffee/tea/water with refills throughout the day

From 115, - ex. VAT. 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 – 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 Tuesday–Sunday between 08:00 to 18:00.

The museum is open to visitors from Tuesday–Sunday between 10:00–17:00.

Here you can see discrepancies in opening hours.

How do I find 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 to the National Museum – Architecture.

It is possible to buy food and drinks at 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 different catering options.

Do you want to rent

Christian Norberg-Schulz Hall

?

Book the venue now, or send us a non-binding booking request, and we'll get in touch with you.

Send us a non-binding booking request and we will get in touch with you.

Do you have any questions? Write to us at booking@sentralen.no or call us on tel. 22 47 25 00.

Priser

Send oss en uforpliktende booking­forespørsel, så tar vi kontakt med deg.

Dette møterommet kan leies per dag, eller per time. Vi tilbyr også pakkepriser som inkluderer servering.

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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.

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