- A) General Information
- B) The New Building
- C) Technical Information
- D) Schedule Of The Building Process
- E) Costs (Including Taxes)
- F) Publications & Awards
- G) Plans & Photos
The New Building
| a | architect(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Firm | Snöhetta, Oslo, Norway |
| 19 | Project Architect | |
| 20 | Type of project | new building (The idea was to develop the area along the river in central part of Umeå to an attractive meeting place) |
| b | aims of the new building | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Short description of the main objectives and purposes of the project | A meeting place that stimulates creation, knowledge and creativity.
The natural hub in Umeå – open and accessible to all. A unique place with a business that is constantly changing and built on co-creation, trust and diversity. A symbol of cross-border cultural encounters that operates Umeå’s development, innovation and growth well into the future |
| c | special features | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Site | The Culture path connects the commercial centre with a cultural paths along the river between the Arts Campus east of the city centre and the park west of downtown. |
| 23 | Architecture | With inspiration from the birch - Umeå's beloved tree – the architect let the façade of the house grew. |