The handy trifold is great, but the QR code on the back is the real hidden gem. Each site on the QR “app” pops up a terrific and concise paragraph of facts and insight. Love it!
Architecture Guide to Oslo
This illustrated map features 60+ building icons — from the historic Akershus Fortress to contemporary projects by leading architects like Snøhetta, Lundhagem, Reiulf Ramstad, Atelier Oslo, Renzo Piano, and many more — plus a QR-linked pin map with building descriptions and links to Google Maps.
Cover Illustration: Oslo Opera House by Snøhetta
Specs: Tri-fold brochure, 80lb gloss · Unfolded 15.6" x 8.25" (397 x 210mm) · Folded 3.9" x 8.25" (99 x 210mm)
SKU: BR-OSLO-01
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 7 reviews.
The design is simple, elegant, and purposeful. I work as a graphic designer and really enjoyed using it during my travel!
The Oslo guide was fabulous. First, it showed me some great buildings that I otherwise would have walked past. The transit guide, with recommended routes, helped me plan entire days. Most importantly, the guide showed me where unusual buildings are located which pulled me into neighborhoods I would normally not have seen. That opened my eyes to different places to eat and people to meet that I would normally have missed. This guide opens doors to more than buildings. Also, their customer service is exceptional!
I love your concept but I do find it frustrating to keep flipping it over all the time to read the back. Are you working on an electronic version? You could add more information for each building and add custom walking routes like online maps.
Store owner replied: Hi Lyne, thank you for your review! We are exploring an app currently. There is more information on each building located on the digital pin map (accessed by scanning the QR code on the back).
This was a gift for my husband who is an architect, and also born in Oslo, and next time we visit we will be using the map to look into things that he has never explored!
My 2nd order with Avontuura - great guides!
Store owner replied: Thank you for your support, Elizabeth! We're so happy you like them :)
Concept is good, but images require you to know what these buildings are in advance. The map side might be better if each building was shown with a dot (maybe a different color for contemporary, historic and modern) and number at the precise location rather than mini photos that don't indicate where they are actually located. You already have images on back. The routes showing how one gets to buildings is nice idea, but even if difficult to do, maybe showing bus, tram or train lines and numbers would help unless you anticipate everyone will walk great distances. Heavy stock paper is great. I am impressed by the idea. Nice job