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Einladungswettbewerb | 04/2014

Nobel Center

A Room and a Half – Blasieholmen (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – Blasieholmen (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half

Finalist

Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

Architektur

Beurteilung durch das Preisgericht

This building has a deliberately restrained and precise appearance. The architect’s intention is to create a neutral façade as an external framework for the Center’s many and varied activities. During the second stage of the competition, the façade has gained an even more generic appearance. The jury is sympathetic to the building’s unassuming look but fears that it may be rather anonymous. Its compact structure and low-key exterior represent a risk that the Nobel Center will have a weak, unclear identity. A Nobel Center is not only a matter for Stockholm and Sweden, but for the world. The appearance and image of the building should also be seen in light of this.

However, the jury is convinced that the building’s detailing and material treatment are equivalent to the quality and thoroughness that can be associated with Nobel-related activities. The jury was especially pleased with the care that went into the design of the building’s base, which forms spaces featuring benches that would be pleasant to occupy.

The large entrance hall appears likely to work nicely, with its varied gallery spaces and good connections. Its double height is a helpful spatial quality that would make it possible to exhibit tall objects in the publicly accessible exhibition area. The large downward opening towards the lower level helps to make the latter easy to see and to tie the exhibition areas together visually. The lighting is carefully thought-out and convincing throughout the building, and views between levels can make the interior rich, nuanced and exciting. The exhibition areas are consistently well-designed and varied.

The semi-circular shape of the main auditorium is a tried and tested concept with excellent options for divided spaces. But the jury is of the opinion that the auditorium that is presented should be given a more unique, dignified appearance in order to function well in case of a Nobel Prize Award Ceremony or other large event.

The proposal has been skilfully devised, with great insight into the nature and spatial needs of the various activities. Since a building of this kind must allow substantial changes over time, great spatial generality may be an advantage. In this case, empathetic spatial solutions may pose some limitations.
A Room and a Half – New public square (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – New public square (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – The entrance hall (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – The entrance hall (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – The Auditorium (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – The Auditorium (Stage 2) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor

A Room and a Half – (Stage 1) | Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor