Snøhetta’s stepped path illustrates the passing of time

Architecture and design studio Snøhetta has installed a path of 55 stepping stones on the coast of Norway that develops in a row towards the sea and emerges and disappears with the tide. Traelvikosen Scenic Route installation was commissioned by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and it is part of the Norwegian tourist routes, which is a series of experiences for road travelers.

The project – located near Torghatten mountain in Helgeland – aims to encourage travelers to look at nature in a different way, slowing down and contemplating it. In nature, the tide represents the core concept of time, and the ever-changing rhythm of nature itself,” said the studio’s lead landscape architect, Thea Kvamme Hartmann.

“On the site, another illustration of time is the round stones formed by nature over time and placed on the sandy bottom,” she continued. “By placing the square stones in line with the round stones, we wanted to spark the visitor's awareness and curiosity”.