Philipsbygget

The Philipsbygget was an office and commercial building in Oslo distinguished by walls made of glass and metal panels that formed a non-load-bearing curtain wall system. The structure used modern construction methods that were advanced for the 1950s.

Architect F. S. Platou designed the building between 1956 and 1958, creating a turning point in Norwegian post-war architecture. After 42 years it was demolished in 2000 to make way for a taller replacement.

The building embodied mid-century ideals when new materials and clean lines shaped Nordic architecture. It showed how architects of that era wanted to combine functional spaces with modern design.

The building no longer exists since it was demolished in 2000, but its location in downtown Oslo remains easy to find. The former site now shows a modern office complex occupying the space.

The building was the tallest in Oslo when it was completed and was later replaced by an even taller one. This shows how quickly the city grew upward in the second half of the 20th century.

Location: Oslo Municipality

Inception: 1958

Architects: F. S. Platou

Official opening: 1958

GPS coordinates: 59.93013,10.71180

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03