Centralteateret in Akergaten 38, Oslo is an internationally exceptional composite of theatrical architecture, and a cornucopia of time-specific expressions and ideas. Dating back to the late 18th century, its complex urban and architectural history of additions and transformation includes the work of prominent architects such as Jørgen Henrik Rawert, Herman Backer, Henrik Bull, and Jens Dunker. This first seminar in a series on Centralteateret will map the building history of this intriguing complex, spanning from its early ballrooms to the first façade in Oslo made to project moving images on.

Together with a series of studios and seminars over the coming semesters, this seminar is part of the research project Provenance Projected, and will result in an international book, exhibitions, and perhaps scenography. The series will be run in close collaboration with the theater itself. 

Due to the archival material, it is beneficial to have reading skills in Norwegian.