Medplan AS Arkitekter - I boks - Stavanger Concert House

Competition winner
Medplan AS Arkitekter
I boks
Stavanger Concert House
Stavanger, Norway

“The architecture, both imaginative and daring, combines a magnificent location with a functional design.”
The Jury

Medplan AS Arkitekter from Oslo have been selected as the winners of the open international competition to design the new Concert Hall in Stavanger, Norway.

Image courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter

Because of Stavanger being a typical mid-size European city, with relatively low buildings, the jury was looking for a design that would set the standards for further development in the region and, without detracting from the surroundings, be a signature building. ”I boks” (meaning "all ready"), according to the jury, does this superbly.

Image courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter

Image courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter

The building is situated in the northernmost part of the site which allows room for a large amphitheatre in the southern part and, at the same time, improves the connection between the Bjergsted area and the city in a very successful way. The small bay in front of of the Concert House is perfect for smaller boats, larger boats will continue to use the quay.

Drawing courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter

The design incorporates two auditoriums, foyer, offices and practice rooms.

Auditorium 1, the Main Concert Hall, will seat 1,500.
Auditorium 2, designed for electronically enforced music, will seat 900 and, when the seats are removed, standing room for 1,600 to 1,900.

Drawing courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter

Drawing courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter

Medplan AS Arkitekter

About Stavanger

February 18, 2004





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		Competition winner Medplan AS Arkitekter I boks Stavanger Concert House Stavanger, Norway “The architecture, both imaginative and daring, combines a magnificent location with a functional design.” The Jury Medplan AS Arkitekter from Oslo have been selected as the winners of the open international competition to design the new Concert Hall in Stavanger, Norway. Image courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter Image courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter Because of Stavanger being a typical mid-size European city, with relatively low buildings, the jury was looking for a design that would set the standards for further development in the region and, without detracting from the surroundings, be a signature building. ”I boks” (meaning "all ready"), according to the jury, does this superbly. Image courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter Image courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter The building is situated in the northernmost part of the site which allows room for a large amphitheatre in the southern part and, at the same time, improves the connection between the Bjergsted area and the city in a very successful way. The small bay in front of of the Concert House is perfect for smaller boats, larger boats will continue to use the quay. Drawing courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter The design incorporates two auditoriums, foyer, offices and practice rooms. Auditorium 1, the Main Concert Hall, will seat 1,500. Auditorium 2, designed for electronically enforced music, will seat 900 and, when the seats are removed, standing room for 1,600 to 1,900. Drawing courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter Drawing courtesy Medplan AS Arkitekter Medplan AS Arkitekter About Stavanger February 18, 2004