Reg.Nr. HA-2015/NO/02

Eidsvoll House - birthplace of an independent Norway

Eidsvoll House has a unique place in Norwegian history. Here the independent Norway was reborn and its constitution was drawn up in 1814. The owner of the ironworks, Carsten Anker, placed his home at the disposal of the National Assembly. The building was one of the largest and ...
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Project details

Title:Eidsvoll House - birthplace of an independent Norway
Entr. year: 2015
Result:Award
Country: Norway
Town: Eidsvoll Verk
Category type: building conservation
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Single-family residence; museum
Actual use:Museum
Built: 1814
Architect / Proj.leader: Lasse Kwetzinsky, Project Manager
The Jury's citation: "The Jury found themselves taken back to the Europe of 1814, and were entranced by the authentic recreation of colours, tapestries and textiles to recreate the astonishingly bright tones and richness of the period, in its painting and textiles. They respected the generosity of government funding on the restoration of Manor House, as well as the degree of detail concentrated in the building documentation and research for this project. Despite several earlier restorations and renovations,many hitherto undiscovered traces of the original interior and exterior were identified, such as those referred to in the letters sent home by original members of the National Assembly and their diaries."
GPS:60°30'08" N; 11°17'09" E
Web, Links:

eidsvoll1814.no

Description:
Eidsvoll House has a unique place in Norwegian history. Here the independent Norway was reborn and its constitution was drawn up in 1814. The owner of the ironworks, Carsten Anker, placed his home at the disposal of the National Assembly. The building was one of the largest and most modern private residences in Norway. Subsequent repairs and restorations have changed much of the original character of the building. The aim of the restoration before the Constitution anniversary in 2014 was to restore the building to the state from 1814. The scope of the project was to repair the extensive rot damage, reconstruct the facades and the basement with kitchen and servants' quarters and to restore the interior. Reconstruction is based on actual finds in the buildings and a rich material of sources. After restoration the building now allows for a much better understanding of the backdrop to the National Assembly.