Concrete award for Kilden

ALA and local partner SMS arkitekter are honoured to receive the 2011 Norwegian Concrete Element Award for Kilden (the theater and concert hall in Kristiansand). The prize is given by the Association of Norwegian Architects (NAL) together with the Association of Consultants (RIF) and the Concrete Association for beautiful and exciting concrete solutions.

The jury describes the dark tinted fiber concrete walls in the concert hall as: "...an acoustic instrument as well as a part of the hall's architectural signature. The precise and dramatic wall elements contribute to the room's varying function as a quiet intimate hall that can be turned into a dramatic huge volume.” And furthermore: “…elements are dark pigmented and interact with the building's overall architectural concept, where the faceting exterior cladding provides a clear reference to the internal concrete elements. The relationship between the building, the channel and the harbor is filled with suspense."

Kilden will be opened to public in January 2012.

(Photo from construction phase)