The New Building
- 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
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.
