Aurland Lookout

The simple and stunning Aurland Lookout was the result of a partnership between architects Todd Saunders (Saunders Architecture) and Tommie Wilhelmsen (Arkitekt Tommie Wilhelmsen). Located in Aurland, Norway, the lookout gracefully sweeps down into the landscape below. It also appears dangerous to visitors, implying that an attempt to get the best view could result in sliding to one's doom. Thankfully, a clear barrier separates visitors from taking the plunge, and simultaneously preserves the dramatic illusion. Saunders and Wilhelmsen won first prize to the invited competition in 2002 as part of a National program on tourist routes commissioned by the Norwegian Highway Department. Aurland Lookout was named the Year's Construction in 2006 at the Building Industry's annual gala.

Tags: Arkitekt Tommie Wilhelmsen, Aurland Lookout, Norway, Saunders Architecture, architects, architecture, landscape

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Comment by gizem büyüktürkoğlu on December 15, 2010 at 4:16pm: It would definitaly be exciting to stand out there! The view is facinating and the design doubles the heart-beat.

Comment by paul carline on December 14, 2010 at 2:14pm: wow!! what an amazing piece of design.. I would love to go and see that, its going on my 'to do' list.

Comment by Leo Choy on November 29, 2010 at 8:31am: looks disable and incomplete.

Comment by Yamuna Asokan on November 25, 2010 at 11:32am: Though the design looks cool .when Observed Close its Scary to me.....

Comment by pradipta seth on November 25, 2010 at 3:17am: i liked the flow of the element, it has got so much beauty, the view is awesome as shown in one of the images here but yes, one have to be very careful!