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Laponia
Laponia
Laponia
The new naturum building rises from the ground into a distinct silhouette that lets the visitor centre both stand out as a destination and connect to the vast North Swedish mountain area. The site is part of the Laponian World Heritage area, declared by UNESCO in 1996.
Visitors Centre, Stuor Muorkke / Stora Sjöfallets national park
Construction is inspired by the use of natural and recyclable materials that the Sami people have developed for their nomadic life. The interior consists of a series of spaces under the undulating ceiling, opening up to the view of the hilly landscape and the Stuor Muorkke waterfalls.
A naturum is a visitor centre with activities and exhibitions, located in connection with several of Sweden’s national parks and nature reserves.
Type
Visitors centre
Location
Stuor Muorkke / Stora Sjöfallets national park, Laponia
Size
900 m²
Client
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and The County Administrative Board of Norrbotten
Competition
2009
Status
Unbuilt
Team
Bolle Tham, Martin Videgård, Carmen Izquierdo, Mårten Nettelbladt, Johan Björkholm, Andreas Helgesson, Marcus Andren, Dennis Suppers, Anton Alvarez
Images
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