# Stoic Prize-Winning Headquarters David Chipperfield Will Design the Nobel Center in Stockholm By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-chipperfield References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/david-chipperfield-wins-nobel-center-in-stockholm-04-09-2014/) & [davidchipperfield](http://www.davidchipperfield.co.uk/) In a competitive bid to build the Nobel Center in Stockholm, architect David Chipperfield has pulled ahead of the rest and won the spot to design this coveted building. According to DesignBoom, one of the reasons the board went with this design was because of its "elegant, timeless and attractive external appearance, which according to the jury can symbolize nobel-related activities in a persuasive way." At night, the entire structure is lit up, and even resembles a royal palace, commanding attention from passersby. The inside is also something to boast about, with massive auditorium space, a museum and significantly sized banquet hall. The space exudes a stoic and respective quality, only fitting for the nobel prize winners, who are also represented through the building of this center in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/david-chipperfield-wins-nobel-center-in-stockholm-04-09-2014/), [davidchipperfield](http://www.davidchipperfield.co.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elegant Design:** The elegant and timeless external appearance of the Nobel Center presents opportunities for the architectural and design industry to create buildings that symbolize prestige and importance. - **Experiential Spaces:** The inclusion of a museum, auditorium, and banquet hall in the Nobel Center showcases the potential for the events and experiential industry to create immersive spaces that inspire and educate. - **Symbolic Architecture:** The Nobel Center's ability to symbolize nobel-related activities opens up opportunities for the tourism and hospitality industry to create landmark buildings that attract visitors and create cultural experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architectural and Design:** The architectural and design industry can take advantage of the opportunity to create buildings with elegant and timeless appearances that symbolize prestige and importance. - **Events and Experiential:** The events and experiential industry can leverage the concept of combining museum, auditorium, and banquet spaces to create immersive and educational experiences for attendees. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can explore the potential of creating landmark buildings that symbolize cultural activities and attract visitors interested in experiencing symbolic architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lakeside Modern Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzej-lah.md) - [Modern Embassy Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewood-chancery-hotel.md) - [Hand-Tufted Artful Rug Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tegel.md) - [Humanities Centre Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-a-schwarzman-centre.md) - [Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center.md) - [Interconnected Brick-Clad Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-chipperfield-architects.md) - [Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-coastal-nature-and-sport-fishing.md) - [Architecturally Intricate Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture.md) - [White Concrete Boxy Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art.md)