Article source: HILLE MELBYE ARKITEKTER AS and Dahle Einar – Arkitekt MNAL

Concept

“Teglen” is conceptually perceived as a brick volume, elevated from the public town square and gently inserted into the adjacent sloping terrain. The key act of lifting the introvert ceremonial functions up over the ground floor lets the extrovert functions such as café, activity rooms and municipal services connect to the town square. With its red brick flooring, the town square connects the building with the train platforms like a “red carpet”.

The iconic east façade, the “wall of kings”, rises vertically up over the town square, establishing a clear orientation and a strong fond motif. The resulting shape of the building draws resemblance and reference to both traditional church spires and the towering brick chimneys of the Spikkestad brick factory formerly situated on the neighboring property.

Image Courtesy © Jiri Havran

• Architects: HILLE MELBYE ARKITEKTER AS and Dahle Einar – Arkitekt MNAL
• Project: Spikkestad Church and Cultural Centre
• Location: Spikkestad, Norway
• Photography: Jiri Havran
• Client: Røyken Kommune and Røyken Kirkelige Fellesråd
• Client Representative: Asplan Viak
• Lead Architects: Aina Dahle, Kaja Melbye, Joachim Midjo Andersen, Mikkel Haavaldsen
• Interior Architects: Einar Dahle Arkitekter and Hille Melbye Arkitekter
• Landscape Architect: Landskaperiet AS
• Contractor: Bermingrud Entreprenør AS
• Entrepreneur: Bermingrud Entreprenør AS
• Engineers: Dr. Tech Kristoffer Apeland AS, Sivilingeniør Finn Madsø AS, Sweco Norge
• Gross Built Area (square meters): 1450 m²
• Completion Year: 2018

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