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We are delighted to share that Snøhetta has been selected as one of five teams to propose a plan for the redevelopment of the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Recently the main stage for several highlights during the Olympic Games this summer, Place de la Concorde is a historic monument, the city's largest square, and symbol of Paris' major developments in the 18th and 19th century. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wOrm8 #snøhetta #architecture #landscape #urbanplanning #paris #publicspace

Emily Yan, Studio Director Hong Kong at Snøhetta, is invited to give a lecture titled "Places for People" at Yonsei University in Seoul. The lecture will start at 7pm on November 14. It is free and open to the public. The lecture will explore the vital connection between architecture, public space, and community well-being. With a focus on human-centered design, the sharing will delve into how a transdisciplinary approach leads to innovative design; creating environments that foster social interaction, inclusivity, and connection to nature. Drawing from a diverse portfolio of projects around the globe, the lecture will highlight key case studies that exemplify Snøhetta’s commitment to creating places that resonate with the needs and aspirations of their users. Attendees can expect insights into the design process, the importance of sustainability, and the role of architecture in enhancing everyday experiences. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wOrd9 #Snøhetta #yongsei #seoul #transdisciplinary #sustainability #community #nature #public

La Nube is positioned within the heart of El Paso’s Downtown Arts district, close to the vibrant San Jacinto plaza and less than one kilometer from El Paso del Norte, a major border-crossing station. The new museum aims to become an inclusive civic classroom for the region’s families, designed to maximize open-ended, imaginative play, celebrate the unique geography of the city, and to foster a cross cultural connection with the children's museum in El Paso's sister city, Juarez, Mexico. 📸by: Casey Dunn #elpaso #childrensmuseum #museumdesign #architecture #landscapearchitecture #learn #play

Today at 12 PM EST, Founding Partner Craig Dykers is talking Far Rockaway Library! With facade artist, José Parlá, and Municipal Art Society President, Elizabeth Goldstein, Dykers will discuss the context and design process of the new library. The event is virtual and free. Learn how to join the discussion here: https://brnw.ch/21wOiZl

We are happy to share the news that Snøhetta has won the competition for the new stations of the cable car in the German city of Koblenz. As contemporary statements the expressive stations blend respectfully into the historical context of the city in the Rhine Valley. The valley station is located in the vicinity of the listed Basilica of St Castor. The gently curved shape pays homage to the basilica and reinterprets the city's architectural heritage and motifs. “The design shows restraint within the World Heritage Site without losing any of its architectural significance,” the jury stated. A common, gently chamfered metal roof also covers the technical facilities of the mountain station close to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress on the other side of the Rhine. The station and “flying” roof emphasise the clear horizontality of the historic landscape in front of the fortress. Partner (structural engineer, façade & cost): schlaich bergermann partner sbp Read more about the project: https://brnw.ch/21wOg8Q 📷by: Snøhetta #snøhetta #architecture #landscape #Koblenz #cablecarkoblenz #seilbahnkoblenz #festungehrenbreitstein #riverrhein

Our proposal for the Banpo Ecological Playscape in Seoul, South Korea, envisioned reviving not just the physical link, but also the vibrant spirit that once defined this now dormant area in South Korean capital. The Playscape ensures a revitalization of the Banpo area, once again integrating the waterfront into the neighborhood. By blurring the lines between water and mainland, the design seamlessly blends vibrant city life with breathtaking landscape, fostering community and activity along the river. The design consists of two layers – the “ecosystem” and the “playscape” – each contributing to the projects essence. At the ecological level, it champions climate resilience by managing flood events and nurturing a self-regulating ecosystem with integrated wetlands and woodlands. The playscape serves as a catalyst for cultural enrichment, encouraging playfulness across generations. As the first artificial park of its kind, the proposal reaches beyond symbolic expression, fostering grounds for an inclusive community and shared moments. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wOcao 📸by: @mir.no 📸by: @ramka_co #snøhetta #architecture #landscapearchitecture #ecology #sustainability #southkorea #seoul #hangang #banpo #playscape

Snøhetta went to the final round in the international design competition of Banpo-Hangang River Connection Park and Cultural Facilities. The design proposal aimed to create an “ecological playscape” along Seoul’s dormant Banpo waterfront, envissioning to reconnect urban life to the essential Hangang river through a cultural destination and natural wonderland at the heart of South Korea’s capital. Located along the Hangang riverside park and spanning above the Olympic-daero expressway, Snøhetta’s “Banpo Ecological Playscape” inserts an ecological framework with a sculptural landmark and recreational programs across the 38,000 sqm site. The design revitalizes the Hangang floodplains as a public space, restoring the lost connection between land and river. Aiming to establish harmony the landscape connects the urban environment and nature, while encouriging public access and activity along the waterfront. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQtg7aAt 📸by: @mir.no #snøhetta #architecture #landscapearchitecture #ecology #sustainability #southkorea #seoul #hangang #banpo #playscape

We are designing the new building and public plaza for the Omaha Children's Museum! On the east end of downtown Omaha, overlooking the river and located only a few blocks from the Kiewit Luminarium, the new Omaha Children's Museum will be a space shaped by the best practices in early child development, offering exhibits and programming that brings joy, curiosity, and connection for young children and their caregivers. 📷: @tegmark @omahachildrensmuseum #museum #museumdesign #architecture #landscapearchitecture #interiorarchitecture #childrensmuseum

We are thrilled to share that Kjetil Trædal Thorsen has been recognized with the FRAME Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 for his transdisciplinary approach, combining architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, product design and graphic and digital design to create spaces truly in conversation with their surroundings. FRAME states: “A leader in energy-positive architecture, Thorsen and Snøhetta have been talking about – and acting on – the need to reduce the built environment’s impact on the natural one long before many others. As the urgent need for truly sustainable architecture only increases, we’ll continue to look to Snøhetta – and Thorsen – for inspiration.” Thank you for the recognition and support, FRAME!

"It is an honor to announce the Obel Award 2024 to Colectivo C733. Their approach underscores the importance of inclusive, community-driven architecture in addressing the urgent vulnerabilities of both people and the planet," says Kjetil Trædal Thorsen. Snøhetta's Founding Partner has been heading the jury for the 2024 edition of the OBEL AWARD, which aims to honor outstanding architectural contributions to social and ecological development globally. Kjetil Trædal Thorsen has been part of the jury since the Obel Award was established and is joined by distinguished professionals such as Xu Tiantian, Wilhelm Vossenkuhl, Nathalie de Vries, Louis Becker, Sumayya Vally, and Aric Chen. In a ceremony in Denmark on Monday, 21 October, the Mexican architect collective Colectivo C733 was presented the Obel Award for a body of 36 public works completed in just 36 months, revitalizing vulnerable urban and rural areas across Mexico through a collaborative and community-focused approach. #obelaward #architectureswith #architecture #inclusivearchitecture #communities #cities