Barents House

The artic town of kirkenes is the hub of regional relations between norway and russia. The barents house will mirror the diverse interchange that is taking place between the two nations and symbolize innovation and open possibility. wood and timber play an important role in the culture and traditions of both nations. therefore the concept was to create a signal edifice out of wood. the result will be the tallest building in the world (constructed of wood); a multi- functional, architecturally innovative structure that constitutes a pilot project regarding the use of wood in the buildings of tommorow.

The building will function as a lighthouse for the development of the barents region
and the regional border cooperation in the north. it will include a number of facilities,
among them a library, a theatre and a creative environment for artists, researchers,
students and other relevant institutions. the norwegian barents secretariat, the international barents secretariat and the barents institute will of course also have their offices in the building.