superunion architects + powerhouse company: jøssingfjord museum

'jøssingfjord museum' by superunion architects and powerhouse company, jøssingfjord, norway
images courtesy of superunion architects


norwegian firm superunion architects has collaborated with danish and dutch practice powerhouse company to propose
the 'jøssingfjord museum' for the national association of norwegian architects competition to create a new cultural
facility for jøssingfjord, norway. paying homage to the past occurrence of mining activities in the immediate area,
the center accentuates the presence of the nearby hydro power station and naturally occurring geology and caves.
carefully incised into the base of a gorge, the form allows nature to be hierarchical to the structure while minimally
obstructing views across the valley.



lobby


a gently sloping butterfly roof directs visitor's attention outwards towards the adjacent river and regent cliffs. the formally
subdued canopy shelters the galleries, cafe and auditorium while directing daylight through the interior. organized by a flexible
orthogonal grid, the spaces may be adjusted for diverse exhibitions, accommodating a range of pieces and displays.



gallery



auditorium



aerial view of museum from the adjacent cliffs



model



site plan



floor plan / level 0



section



elevation



exploded axonometric



conceptual diagram



exhibition spaces diagram



programmatic diagram



preserved views diagram



sectional views diagram


project info:


architects: superunion architects and powerhouse company
team: johanne borthne, vilhelm christensen, nanne de ru, sybren woudstra, anne larsen
status: competition entry
program: mining museum
location: jøssingfjord, norway
year: 2011