Snøhetta is the architectural firm behind the modern and ecological design of the 'Excelsior' church in Norway. The building's facade will incorporate a merging of both traditional and contemporary aesthetics with an innovative exterior made of sustainable wood material. The unconventional design offers a collaboration of old and new church designs that provides a functional place for modern learning and practice.
The 'Excelsior' church builds off of an existing space that dates back to the 1800s. Snøhetta's team updates the design with an angular and asymmetrical perimeter that is updated with wooden panelling both along the sides and roof. The roof is a merging of dish wooden sheets that create a ripped effect when seen from an aerial perspective. Though a departure from antiquated stone, the 'Excelsior' church remains a functional space for traditional religious services.
Photo Credits: designboom, snohetta
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Wood
- The use of sustainable wood material in construction provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials.
- Modern Church Design
- Combining traditional and contemporary aesthetics in church design provides a new and innovative approach to religious architecture.
- Asymmetrical Perimeter
- Asymmetrical perimeter designs in construction provide an unconventional approach to building architecture.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Using sustainable materials and innovative design techniques in construction offers potential disruption of the traditional construction industry.
- Religious Spaces
- Incorporating modern and sustainable design elements in traditional religious spaces creates new opportunities for disruption in this industry.
- Woodworking
- The implementation of sustainable wood material in construction creates opportunities for businesses involved in producing and distributing this material.
