This photograph displays part of the Equinor office building on the outskirts of Oslo, designed by A-lab Architects. Completed in 2012, the architecture of this building for Norway’s largest oil and gas company, formerly known as Statoil, draws inspiration from offshore steel structures. This influence is evident in the building’s angular forms and robust facade, which mimic the resilience and technical precision of sea-based platforms. A-lab Architects received international acclaim for this design, winning a WAN Award 2012 for the best office building. The structure’s dynamic, tessellated appearance not only serves a functional purpose but also makes a bold architectural statement, reflecting Equinor’s innovative spirit in the energy sector.
