Synergy

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Architects: Mecanoo

Location: Kongsberg, Norway

Area: 24000.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

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Local Architect: Code Arkitektur, Oslo, Norway

Structural Engineer: Rambøll Norge AS, Oslo, Norway

Me Engineer: EM Teknikk - Energi AS, Drammen, Norway

Fire Safety Consultant: Rambøll Norge AS, Oslo, Norway

Main Contractor: Strøm Gundersen AS, Drammen, Norway

Client: Kongsberg Kommune; Bolten Eiendom AS, Vestby, Norway

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SynergyThe KRONA Knowledge and Cultural Centre enhances Kongsberg?s cultural institutions and stimulates interaction between diverse communities and disciplines. Comprised of a variety of functions, KRONA houses new teaching and technical laboratory facilities for Buskerud University College and Tinius Olsen Technical Vocational College, as well as a technical university library. The complex also includes a public library, cinemas, municipal offices and a theatre auditorium. Its functions are organised around a central void with shared functions, enhancing flexibility and reducing programme redundancy. Using subtle landscape elevations and strategically locating programme access points, visitors intuitively gravitate towards the Centre. Throughout the ...