Exhibition: Arctic Nordic Alpine
In Dialogue with Landscape
2019–2020
Introduction
The exhibition Arctic Nordic Alpine, conceived and designed by Snøhetta, is dedicated to contemporary architecture in vulnerable landscapes focusing on the influence interventions could have on regions with extreme climatic conditions. It presents pioneering projects by Snøhetta, including New Tungestølen Tourist Cabin in Luster, the concept for the energy-efficient Hotel Svart in Svartisen, the Arctic World Archive Visitor Center in Svalbard Island, and the Path of Perspectives on Innsbruck's Nordkette Range. These projects demonstrate that architecture can promote a more sustainable use of nature – one that is in dialogue with landscape. In addition to the architecture and design projects by Snøhetta, we invited students from the University of Stuttgart, the University of Innsbruck, the Architecture and Design School in Oslo and the student initiative 120 Hours in Oslo to contribute their own projects in response to this timely topic.
The exhibition, a work in itself, consists of a large-scale installation made of printed textiles, spectacular models, and a video installation which provides an inspiring experience for the visitors. Designed to travel, the exhibition was reused and re-experienced in different formats throughout its lifetime. It was presented at Aedes Architecture Forum, Berlin in 2020, at Galerie Jaroslava Fragnera, Prague in 2021, at the School of Architecture of Politecnico di Milano in 2022, and at the Zumtobel Group Light Forum, Dornbirn in 2023. An updated and adapted version of the exhibition will be on display at kunsthaus muerz in Mürzzuschlag, Austria from September 23 to November 19, 2023.
Technical details
Aedes Architecture Forum, Berlin; Galerie Jaroslava Fragnera, Prague; Politecnico di Milano; Zumtobel Group Light Forum, Dornbirn; kunsthaus muerz, Mürzzuschlag
Zumtobel Lighting, AW Architektur & Wohnen magazine, Erlacher, Image Media
Photos by Erik-Jan Ouwerkerk
As the biggest future challenges for planners and architects are to be found in our cities and urban areas, it might appear less essential to focus on architectural interventions in less populated areas. We do, however, foresee more and more human pressure on areas outside of our cities. To many, the periphery has become the new center of interest and nature has become a carrier of meaningfulness. However, as contradictory as this might seem, some remote areas are becoming especially attractive to the ever-increasing desire of people to be part of something authentic. To secure the diverse sustainability offered in these places also in the future, it will in many cases be correct to do nothing. For the places already under pressure, it will be vital to provide facilities preventing further destruction. We acknowledge the fact that every new construction changes the existing condition of a place.
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