The Government Quarter
Reborn design with respect for history
Hadeland Glassverk has supplied custom lighting to Norway’s Government Quarter since the 1950s. Now, as part of the restoration of the complex’s original architecture, we are recreating 120 lamps based on original 1958 designs – in close collaboration with Statsbygg and the Directorate for Cultural Heritage.
The lamps are hand-shaped and mouth-blown at Hadeland, using the same techniques as in the 1950s. While the iconic exterior form remains unchanged, the interior has been modernised with energy-efficient LED lighting.
This installation is part of a larger effort to restore the building’s cultural and architectural identity – preserving its historic value while adapting to modern functionality.
Project information
Client: Statsbygg
Advisory: Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren)
Design: Based on original drawings from 1958
Producer: Hadeland Glassverk
Number of lamps: 120
Light source: LED
Location: Government Quarter, 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