Knut Hamsun Center

Hamaroy, Norvège
© Iwan Baan
Photo © Iwan Baan
Photo © Iwan Baan
Photo © Iwan Baan
Photo © Iwan Baan
Architectes
Steven Holl Architects
Lieu
Hamsunsenteret, 8294 Hamaroy, Norvège
Année
2009
Program

historical museum for writer Knut Hamsun including exhibition areas, library, reading room, cafe and 230 seat auditorium

Client
Nordland Fylkeskommune (County)

Size
24,445 sq ft

This center dedicated to Hamsun is located above the Arctic Circle near village of Presteid of Hamarøy and the farm where the writer grew up. The museum includes 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 stained 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.

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