Innovation and digital technology

In this innovation project, the National Museum and Snøhetta aim to explore various possibilities for preserving and making architectural heritage available through the use of digital technology. The historical material used in the pilot project includes both analogue and digitally created artefacts relating to the “Bibliotheca Alexandrina” in Egypt, Snøhetta’s first major project, which began in 1989. The bulk of the material concerns the design process and is taken from Snøhetta’s archives. In addition, there is material created by others, reflecting a range of contexts and ownership structures.

In order to elicit ideas for new solutions, we will hold interdisciplinary workshops that draw together various sectors and relevant new technologies. The methods and results will probably challenge the established practices both of architectural firms and of archives and museums. The goal is to develop ideas of use not just to the archive and museum sector, but also – and not least – to today’s practicing architects and designers, both in Norway and internationally.