Established in 1996, Norwegian office Jarmund/Vigsnæs Arkitekter (JVA) has gained worldwide recognition. Within their work can be detected a variety of elements, from Dutch pragmatism to Swiss atmospherics, and from Spanish abstraction to the American West Coast. They are "intensely curious, forever looking for new ways and means," and "cultivate a cheerful and undogmatic opportunism both refreshing and provocative." Mari Hvattum combines an interview with her revealing and in-depth analysis of the practice. Included are notable projects such as Dune House, Edge House, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, and many others.