BJERKNES, KRISTIAN. Bevarer og Fornyer (Preserver and Renewer)

Author: Torvanger, Åse Moe. Photographs by Siri Berrefjord
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian
Year Published: 2001
No. of pages: 127
Illustrations: 145 Color Illustrations. 101 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound w/ jacket
Size: 10 1/2”x 9”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 8276310613
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Bio. Index.
Code: 4722

Price: $79.50

As an architect, museum director, and restorer, Bjerknes built a number of homes near Bergen, Norway that were the among the best designs from the war years. He also set about restoring stave churches, and he was responsible for rebuilding Old Town Bergen. Bjerknes was clearly inspired by the wild nature and unique building styles of Western Norway, but he combined this with his penchant for functionality. Includes a list of commissions.