Kristiania University College
At the heart of Kristiania University College’s flagship building in Oslo, the sculpture Yggdrasil stretches 5.5 metres skyward. A gift from Ava Eiendom, the artwork is designed by Maud Gjeruldsen Bugge – artist and Head of Design at Hadeland Glassverk – and stands as a central piece of the building’s artistic expression.
Yggdrasil is a tree made of brass and mouth-blown glass, composed of 52 domes from Hadeland’s Arkiv series, crafted in a warm and vibrant palette. Inspired by the mythological tree, the work represents wisdom, growth and knowledge – tied closely to both the college’s academic mission and the building’s open, vertical design.
The sculpture is part of a larger curated art programme, developed in collaboration between Kristiania and Maud Gjeruldsen Bugge. The artworks are selected to inspire curiosity, reflection and presence – within a space designed for learning, collaboration and development.
Project information
Artist and designer: Maud Gjeruldsen Bugge
Curator: Maud Gjeruldsen Bugge
Producer: Hadeland Glassverk
Client: Ava Eiendom
Gift to: Kristiania University College
Product: 52 Arkiv-series domes in custom colours
Materials: Mouth-blown glass and brass
Height: 5.5 metres
Location: Atrium, Kirkegata 23–25, Oslo
We provide help with your lighting project
Hadeland Glassverk creates custom lighting installations and bespoke lamps for hotels, office buildings, restaurants, public spaces, and private homes.
We offer everything from concept development and design to production and final delivery—with mouth-blown glass and world-class craftsmanship.
Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, project manager, or simply want to realize a unique lighting project—contact our chief designer Maud Gjeruldsen Bugge for a no-obligation consultation.
Send an email to: maud.gjeruldsenbugge@hadeland-glassverk.no