Photo courtesy of Steven Holl Architects

Photo courtesy of Steven Holl Architects

Photo courtesy of Steven Holl Architects

Photo courtesy of Steven Holl Architects

Knut Hamsun Center

Dedicated to the Norwegian writer, the Knut Hamsun Center is a 24,445sf museum located above the Arctic Circle, and includes exhibition areas, a library and reading room, a cafe, and a 230 seat auditorium. The museum structure is supported by a single wall column alongside the elevator, providing support for the slabs and beams.

  • 2009
  • Hamarøy NORWAY
  • Client Nordland Fylkeskommune
    • Architect Steven Holl Architects
    • Associate Architect LY Arkitekter AS
    • Consulting Structural Engineer Guy Nordenson and Associates
    • Engineer of Record Rambøll Norge
  • Museums, Stairs
  • Awards
    • Houens Fond Diplom 2012
    • Byggeskikk Prize 2011
    • AIA New York Honor Award 2010
    • North Norwegian Architecture Prize 2010
    • International Architecture Award 2010