Snøhetta AS was formed in 1989 in Norway and has operated continuously since that time.
The architecture and landscape architecture practice is based in Oslo, Norway and in New York City, USA.
Snøhetta is an integrated Landscape, Interior and Architectural practice, where a full 25% of the company is composed of landscape and interior architects sharing studio spaces directly with architects.
A high percentage of the staff are international citizens with experience working in the USA and the Middle East, while presently enjoying the atmosphere of contemporary European design. As a result of this understanding Snøhetta has received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
Finally, a number of similar cultural projects have been undertaken or completed in the recent years providing the firm with a strong reputation in the field. Working in the international market for over 15 years,
Snøhetta is often associated with projects outside of its home in Oslo.