"Conceived as a significant new addition to one of Europe's leading sculpture parks and cultural destinations, the project is scheduled to open in 2031 and will house the art collection of Kistefos founder and collector Christen Sveaas through the Christen Sveaas Art Foundation. Following the announcement, Christ & Gantenbein will now work with Kistefos Museum to further develop the concept design toward realization."
"According to the jury statement, the proposal is based on a compact and legible architectural form informed by the site's natural context, with a design strategy rooted in simplicity, material efficiency, and adaptability. Sustainability was a central criterion of the invited competition, which called for a zero-energy and zero-emissions building. The winning proposal addresses these goals through a compact structure, simplified building systems, flexible interior arrangements, and an emphasis on daylight and locally sourced materials."
Kistefos Museum appointed Swiss practice Christ & Gantenbein to design a new museum building at the Kistefos site in Jevnaker, with opening scheduled for 2031 to house Christen Sveaas's collection under the Christen Sveaas Art Foundation. The proposal was selected for its clear conceptual approach and alignment with environmental and spatial ambitions, prioritizing simplicity, material efficiency, and adaptability. The competition required a zero-energy, zero-emissions building, and the design responds with a compact form, simplified systems, flexible interiors, daylight strategies, an integrated photovoltaic-shingle roof, and significant use of locally sourced wood. Kistefos has evolved into a cultural destination integrating contemporary art, architecture, landscape, and industrial heritage and features more than fifty site-specific works.
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