An architectural design competition, organized by UNESCO in 1988 to choose a design worthy of the site and its heritage, was won by Snøhetta, a Norwegian architectural office, from among more than 1,400 entries.
An architectural design competition was won by Snøhetta from among more than 1,400 entries. An architectural design competition was organized by UNESCO in 1988. This was to choose a design worthy of the site and its heritage. Snøhetta was a Norwegian architectural office.