The Beauty of Boundaries
Human beings settle nearby rivers, mountain chains, mountain passes,
and coasts. We settle near boundaries – near the boundary between
one element and the other.
and coasts. We settle near boundaries – near the boundary between
one element and the other.
The beauty of boundaries is about the transition between sea and land, where something meaningful and interesting happens. Over time the sea becomes commonplace, just as land easily becomes so. However, where sea and land meet there is life. There is life in the same way as life on earth exists between
sea and air, between land and air. Where water meets earth, soft meets hard,
wet meets dry, life is created.
sea and air, between land and air. Where water meets earth, soft meets hard,
wet meets dry, life is created.
Our long coast has created our identity, our heritage, and our industries. It has created national and international transport opportunities, as well as the creation of our welfare society. It is a vivid meeting that creates life.
The Central Bank of Norway announced on October 7 two winner proposals for the design of the new banknotes. Snøhetta’s design will be the foundation for the backsides of the notes, while The Metric System’s design will be on the fronts.
