A design that tells a story about climate change while celebrating the cultural history of the area; 3XN, in collaboration with Orbicon and SLA, submitted this design for the new waterfront Climatorium Competition in Lemvig, Denmark, scheduled to open in 2020 and won.
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The design pays tribute to the nature of the area and the culture, while also abiding by the climate conditions and local building codes. Serving as a strong information center, The Climatorium will host exhibitions and conferences about climate change. The Crematorium has a cafe and hang-out space so that it could become a local meeting place in the future. Moreover, it will also host concerts and events.
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The entrance is shaped like a wave, reminiscent of a ship’s hull, waves of a sea, or the fjord. The wave lends a distinct identity to the waterfront. Moreover, they have used light-toned wood which is inspired by the boat halls nearby.
The structure is predominantly timber. The structure is a modern interpretation of local culture and serves a dual role – as a public amenity for science and arts and as a working laboratory, working towards mitigation of climate change. “The wave tells the story of the site and also refers to the serious challenges we face as a result of climate change,” says Jan Ammundsen, Senior Partner and Head of Design at 3XN.
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A “climate landscape” flows into the building, inviting in the visitors. Inside the structure are an open auditorium, an activity and exhibition area, and a multifunctional room. The multifunctional room will host workshops and other events. The Lemvig Climatorium is part of “the Coast to Coast climate challenge (C2X CC), a 6-year project that runs until 2022” and seeks to secure assets from the negative effects of climate changes. The climatorium’s main purpose is to collect knowledge about saltwater. This knowledge will be relevant to trade, industry, the local population, and tourism. of this fishing town.
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It is a simple 2 story structure; however, the height and placement of the building are designed with keeping in mind, the adjacent buildings on the waterfront. The undulating terrain around the building is given the name “Climate Wedge” and it represents the wind conditions in Lemvig. The soft lines of the nearby skate park also feature in the design.
“The Climatorium will become a signature building that reflects local traditions and adds a contemporary element to Lemvig Harbor.”
The Climatorium waterfront project is developed for Lemvig Byråd (Lemvig city council) and Lemvig Vand Og Spilde and (Lemvig Water and Wastewater). This is scheduled for completion in 2020.
