Villa Dammann, Functionalist residential building in Havna Avenue, Oslo, Norway
Villa Dammann is a functionalist residential home on Havna Avenue in Oslo, built with reinforced concrete and bold geometric forms. The interior spaces flow together with large windows positioned to capture natural light and provide good air circulation throughout the house.
The villa was completed in 1932 as a residence for businessman Axel Dammann and won a major architecture prize in 1937. The project signaled a turning point when Norwegian residential design began embracing modern functionalist principles.
The villa sits within a planned residential area where Korsmo and Aasland shaped the entire neighborhood's design approach. This cluster shows how modernist thinking transformed how Norwegian families lived in their homes.
The house is a protected private residence and should be viewed from the street or at a respectful distance. The neighborhood is accessible by walking, and the building's exterior is visible from public pathways nearby.
The architects Korsmo and Aasland controlled the selection of every furniture piece and material inside the home, which was unusual at the time. Normally house owners made these decisions themselves, so this total design authority marked a departure from common practice.
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