david chipperfield modifies stockholm's nobel center design

david chipperfield reveals modified design of stockholm’s nobel center
all images courtesy of david chipperfield architects

david chipperfield architects has released images of its modified design for stockholm’s nobel center. the reworked plans have been unveiled almost five months after the studio’s competition-winning design was selected in april 2015. once complete, the institution will invite visitors into the noble prize’s world of natural sciences, humanities and peace efforts, while serving as an important civic meeting place within the swedish capital.

‘the modified design integrates the nobel center even better in its urban context and establishes a lively interaction with the citizens and visitors of stockholm’, explain the architects.

the reworked plans have been unveiled five months after the studio were originally chosen for the project

while the scheme’s fundamental concept remains the same, the complex’s size has been significantly reduced, with a clearer division into a base, middle and top floor that relates to the site’s neighboring structures. further modifications include the incorporation of more public spaces, with the creation of a south-facing terrace on the top floor and an attractive plaza positioned to the north of the building.

the auditorium has been further developed, making it highly suitable for the future award ceremonies

internally, the auditorium has been further developed, making it highly suitable for the future nobel prize award ceremonies as well as various kinds of public meetings. in addition, the uppermost floor, which also integrates the roof structure, now houses a publicly accessible bar. the institution is scheduled to open its doors to the public in 2018.

see designboom’s previous coverage of the project here.

various kinds of public meetings can take place within the large space