Culture of Norway buildings were established. After Norway’s union with Denmark was dissolved in 1814, Oslo became the capital. Architect Christian H. Grosch designed the oldest parts of the University of Oslo, the Oslo Stock Exchange, and many other buildings and churches. At the beginning of the 20th century, the city of Ålesund was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style. The 1930s, when functionalism dominated, became a strong period for Norwegian architecture, but it is only in recent decades that Norwegian architects have truly achieved international renown. One of the most striking modern buildings in Norway is the Sami Parliament in Kárášjohka designed
Ski, Norway Ski, Norway Ski () is a town and "kommune" (municipality) in the Follo district, in Akershus "fylke" (county), Norway. Ski is the most populous kommune in Follo, and Ski town is the largest town. Ski town serves as the "de facto" district capital, and the hospital, tingrett (district court), police station and other public services are located there. The municipality of Ski inherited its name from the town of Ski, upon being instated as a separate municipality, with the town as its administrative centre. The town of Ski is named after a large farm called Skeidi (Old Norse: "Skeiði"). The