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Cultural Icon
The team designed this submission for the concert hall and people’s
palace celebrating the achievements of the people of Stavanger.
This building not only has to perform, it has to tell a story, so
that it belongs to the city and is appropriated by its citizens.
The intention was to create an internationally recognizable venue
surrounded by public places where non-ticketed events, exhibitions
and attractions take place. Concert goers would not feel exclusive
as they mingle in foyers with other recreational and celebratory
events.
The building is a powerful metaphor for Stavanger’s heritage
of culture, music, engineering and pioneering spirit. It both focuses
on and reinterprets the extraordinary maritime setting of the city.
Open International Competition
Stavanger, Norway, 2003
Published AJ 15 January 2004
Exhibited @ Royal Academy
Summer
Exhibition in 2004
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