Two stage competition for the Norwegian municipality of Skien and the Telemark Canal National Park

with Wolfgang Novotny

The project Prospect and Reflection proposes a public space situated at the Telemarkkanal, close to the city center of Skien, in the south part of Norway. Close to the boat dock of Skien, at the green zone near the Bakkestranda, a new place for retreat with different architectural qualities is established: An open space mediating Henrik Ibsen to the public by translating literary elements of his work to architectural gestures. This public space forms a double ground, an extension of the natural landscape and enables different perspectives to be taken. A place that cannot be fully grasped at a glance but rather through physical movement and spatial exploration.

The project is one of the three competition entries in the 2nd stage.