Oslo Photo Gallery - Tjuvholmen #2

Meaning "thief island", Tjuvholmen is a modern architecture district designed by some 20 architects, similar to Barcode. While it looks mostly residential, there are also many restaurants and offices, as well as lots of waterfront promenades to keep the area lively. Adjacent to the island and just as modern is Aker Brygge, which is now a shopping and office area redeveloped from an old shipyard. There are plenty of dining choices around here. Despite all the residential developments on the island, the waterfront is still fairly accessible with pedestrian paths carved out below to keep that space public.