Lanternen Atelier Oslo and AWP Sandnes, Norway 2008

摘要

When Sandnes and Stavanger were chosen as cultural capitals of Europe 2008, a group of competitions named "Norwegian Wood" was launched to promote contemporary, sustainable timber architecture. Sandnes asked for a construction that could serve as a canopy over a small square in the pedestrian old part of the city. A pavilion that could revitalize the square, and create a place where different types of activities could take place-a meeting point, markets, informal music concerts and other performances. Since the site is visible from afar, it was important to create an object that also could be experienced from the distance.