One part of the building lies on a site defined by the existing city grid, while the rest occupies part of the quayside – a zone characterized by transient activity and flexibility of use. The design takes its cues from the building’s intended use, as well as the characteristics of the site. Väven unifies various public functions in one complex building.
The overall experience emphasizes a whole made up by many parts, giving the building a human scale, braking down the barriers between internal activities and public space.
Väven, Umeå, Sweden
Program: cultural centre
Architects: Snøhetta and White Arkitekter
Completion: 2014