"No one coming to Førde will fail to notice this building. It is being talked about far beyond our municipal boundaries. This building helps to create an identity for our city, and a positive image" said Iris Loftheim, who chaired the awards committee.
The museum lies like a crystal-clear block of ice that has slid down from the surrounding mountains and the architecture is inspired by the landscape: In Førde the surrounding mountains are visible everywhere, and Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier on the European mainland, lies in close proximity to the town.
Despite being realized on a lean budget, the building gives visitors a rich spatial experience culminating in a generous roof terrace with magnificent views of the surrounding mountainscape. The design is the result of an architectural competition, won in 2006 by C.F. Møller.
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