"The defining gesture of The Whale is its broad, curved rooftop which peels away from the landscape of Norway. This sculptural structure is now legible in steel and concrete."
"The building is conceived as a continuation of the terrain, with a surface that can be walked, crossed, and experienced as landscape rather than object."
"Inside, the project is organized around a sequence of open exhibition areas facing the water, where concrete floors, soft daylight, and timber elements define the atmosphere."
"The roof will eventually be clad in locally sourced stone, laid in an irregular pattern that echoes the surrounding shoreline, addressing the realities of snow accumulation."
The Whale, designed by Dorte Mandrup, emerges from the Arctic shoreline of Andenes, Norway, with a low rooftop that blends into the terrain. Its footprint follows the natural contours and extends toward the water, creating a seamless transition between land and ocean. The building features a broad, curved rooftop made of steel and concrete, designed to manage snow accumulation. Interior spaces are oriented toward the sea, with open exhibition areas and a restrained material palette that enhances the connection to the surrounding landscape.
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