Article source: ALA Architects

The building opens up as a book cover, and invites people in to read, enjoy the blues, drink coffee, watch a movie, laugh, cry, fall in love and live. All functions are on one level and they are open to the central “hinge” space. This glass roofed atrium is a hub for all functions. Library is on the left side. Reception with shop and wardrobe is in the middle and auditoriums are on their side.

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• ARCHITECT: ALA Architects
• NAME OF PROJECT: Blues House Notodden
• LOCATION: Notodden, Norway
• TYPE: competition, honorary mention 2010
• STATUS: Concluded
• PROGRAM: 3 000m2
• CLIENT: Notodden kommun
• TEAM: Juho Grönholm, Janne Teräsvirta, Antti Nousjoki, Samuli Woolston with Auvo Lindroon and Yena Young
• COLLABORATORS: Erik Sandsmark

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