Oslo, Norway
Barcode Project Bridge

Adorning the Oslo skyline with a barcode.

Ardent fans of architecture should not leave Oslo without making a visit to the Barcode Project Bridge. Connecting the area of Grønland to Bjørvika, this 206m long bridge, which is also known as the Akrobaten Bridge, is a popular setting for photographers and film-makers. This cutting edge bridge is actually crafted from steel and glass, and leads to the rather interesting Barcode Project in Bjørvika. The Barcode Project is a row of 12 buildings, all made by different architects, and comprising of different dimensions that give the illusion of a barcode when viewed from a distance. Interestingly enough, while working on the Barcode Project, the remains of shipwrecks were discovered, along with artefacts such as Chinese porcelain. Seems kind of mysterious doesn’t it?


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Tips Before You Go
Bring a camera along with you to capture the barcode effect from the bridge, preferably a professional DLSR if you have one. You might want to bring some sunglasses along with you too, especially if it’s a sunny day out, as the sunlight will reflect off the surface of the bridge and might be too glaring. If you want to see the artefacts uncovered from the site, they are currently housed in the Norwegian Maritime Museum. Maybe you should drop by after taking millions of photos over here for your social media feed.
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Barcode Project, Oslo, Norway