The considerable structural challenges, the interior renovations and the urban design all helped prod

The entrance way and the foyer of this cultural complex first became functional in 1972, providing ac

Text description provided by the architects. The space is punctuated by a series of thresholds indica

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Related to the outdoor stair, an opened staircase leads to the upper level which hosts the dance hall

A wide double height hall provides access to the ground floor and the second floor. On the ground flo

A square is created in front of the building. Space of conviviality and meeting, it climbs over the p

The strategic position of the Cultural Center and the program led us to design a compact and generous

The building was designed and built based on two principles: density and generosity for the city and

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a multipurpose room (shows and concerts) of 220 seats a dance hall working and meeting rooms an educa

The main elements of the program are organized on two levels, around a federative patio bringing ligh

The building must develop the identity of the district. The location of the building will preconfigur

Text description provided by the architects. URBAN AND LANSCAPED SEQUENCELocated in the middle of a r

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The 34,000-square-foot, two-level Center complements the Turnblad Mansion—added to the National Regis

Collaboration with Swedish artists and architects informed the design of the Nelson Cultural Center a

The architectural details relate stories of Swedish culture and local history, from the addition’s sl

Inspired by the distinct beauty of the historic Turnblad Mansion and the unique history of Swedish ar

The design process was driven by a holistic approach to building sustainable communities, aligned wit

Long a vibrant destination and gathering place for Swedish Americans in Minneapolis’s culturally dive

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The interior design plays with the use of lighting and how it enters the space. There are various geo

One of the most distinct features of the Wolfsburg Cultural Center is its unique shape and fa?ade. Th

The building is composed of four sections: the municipal library, a small school for adult education,

Aalto created the Wolfsburg Cultural Center during the arguable high point in his career. This period

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