Competition – program:
As part of the program of the Cultural capital of Europe 2008, Norwegian Wood aimed at realizing a series of exemplary building projects through international architectural competitions.
As one of the Norwegian Wood projects, the municipality of Sandnes asked for a pavilion that could revitalize Langgata. The pavilion should be a shelter for different types of activities; a meeting point, a market place and a place for concerts and performances.
Project ambitions:
The team of Atelier Oslo and AWP developed the competition project during in a series of workshops in Paris and Oslo, including a trip to the site. From the interpretation of the site and the program, three main ambitions were the formulated:
- an iconographic, recognizable and big structure; a possible landmark for Sandnes
- an open, flexible and informal space, giving priority to the everyday urban life
- interaction with weather and daylight to create a changing experience for the daily passers by
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