LETH & GORI + G.ARK: jøssingfjord museum

‘jøssingfjord museum’ by LETH & GORI + G.ARK, jøssingfjord, norway all images courtesy LETH & GORI

copenhagen based architecture firm LETH & GORI has collaborated with norwegian practice G.ARK to submit ‘jøssingfjord museum’, a proposal for the national association of norwegian architects competition to create a cultural center for jøssingfjord, norway. sited at the base of a deep ravine, this structure is gently raised above the rugged terrain allowing a mountain lake to flow directly under the building. the complex’s approach guides visitors past the restored nedre helleren power station and traverse a bridge to access the lobby.

entry approach to museum

a central open air courtyard is bordered with ribbons of glass allowing visitors to engage with nature throughout the galleries. the sublime landscape is continuously integrated into the interior spaces with transparent walls enclosing internal rooms. the facades of the upper level galleries incline inward to accommodate upward views of the towering adjacent cliffs.

corridor

auditorium

aerial view of museum

site plan

floor plan / level 1

section

section

elevation

wall section

exploded axonometric

project info:

architects: LETH & GORI [former SEA] + G.ARK team: karsten gori, uffe leth and gaute stray jensen [g.ark] status: competition entry
program: mining museum location: jøssingfjord, norway year: 2011