Knut Hamsun Museum by Steven Holl
Like any good architect, Steven Holl finds inspiration in unexpected places. His award-winning Swiss residence was inspired by the black rocks and white snow of the Swiss Alps. And this project, a museum in Hamarřy, Norway, is inspired by the writing of Knut Hamsun, Norway’s most inventive 20th century writer.
The museum will include exhibition areas, a library and reading room, a cafe and an auditorium. The concept for the museum is “building as a body,” creating a battleground of invisible forces. The tarred black wood exterior skin is characteristic of the great wooden stave Norse churches.
The spine of the building body is the central elevator, providing handicapped and freight access to all parts of the building. At the roof garden the long grass reflects the traditional Norwegian sod roofs in a different way. Strange, surprising and phenomenal experiences in space perspective and light will provide an inspiring frame for the exhibitions.
March 13, 2007 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0