2: Solen og Jorden

In an action plan in 2019 this place got established as an urban public open space for social use. During summer there is outdoor seating for the restaurants at Østbanehallen, and people can now enjoy the sound of the fountain while enjoying the sun. With both playgrounds and cafés in the area and future plans to have markets and different events in the area. This area has quickly become a popular place.

Before 2020 the sculptures on top of the fountain were facing the opposite direction to the ocean. After renovation work in 2020 the sculptures got turned around and now face the ocean. The artist's original intention for the sculptures was for them to face the ocean to represent the many Norwegians who emigrated to the USA. Why has it been facing the other way for over 30 years?