Esito prima fase: 26 Gennaio 2009

Concorso internazionale a partecipazione ristretta per la realizzazione del nuovo Museo dedicato al pittore espressionista Edward Munch. Il complesso museale sorgerà nell’area del porto di Oslo, accanto all’edificio della New National Operahouse recentemente realizzato dallo studio Snøhetta. Area dell’intervento: 50 000 m2.

Partecipanti: 10 candidati saranno selezionati in base alla documentazione presentata, altri 10 saranno invitati direttamente dall’ente banditore

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In Bjørvika, Oslo, a new museum for Edward Munch’s paintings are scheduled to be constructed. HAV Eiendom is herby inviting to a restricted design contest for location and concept for design of the new Munch museum. The museum will include an area of approx. 22 000 m2. The contest also include plans for a museum for the Stenersen’s collection and further includes approx. 25 000 m2 of urban development for adjoining properties. The total development area is minimum 50 000 m2. The participants in the contest shall demonstrate a plan for the area which safeguards the two museums’ logical requirements in relation to the city. Particularly the Munch museum shall be given a strong conceptual architectural expression simultaneously as the institution’s internal organisation principles are respected. The design contest will allow international participants, but the solution shall be in a Scandinavian language. Up to 10 architects will be prequalified for participation in the design contest. Moreover, HAV Eiendom AS will invite up to 10 architect teams directly. This means that up to 20 architect teams will be invited to participate in the contest.