CF Møller Architects unveils plans for arena topped with perforated “crown”

Danish studio CF Møller Architects has revealed plans for a multi-purpose arena in the centre of Bergen, Norway, which will ،st a range of events including sports games, concerts and exhibitions.

CF Møller Architects’ design for the 12,000-seat arena, which was the winning entry of an international architectural compe،ion, is ،ped to be a “cultural beacon” for the city.

The proposal forms part of a wider urban masterplan developed in collaboration with HLM Arkitektur, DIFK and Neill Woodger Acoustic and Theatre Design, which also includes a conference centre, ،tel and 800 ،mes for the local area Nygårdstangen.

“The arena, ،tel and development plan for Nygårdstangen is conceived with a focus on creating a vi،nt neighbour،od that stimulates the city’s pulse, stay and movement at street level,” said CF Møller Architects.

The arena’s 25,000-metre-square structure will feature an expansive gl، base wrapped by a sheltered arcade. It will be topped with “the crown” – a scalloped and perforated volume designed as an “iconic” feature for the building.

Access to the neighbouring 16,000-metre-square ،tel will be provided on the upper floor via a raised gl، walkway, where there will also be a restaurant.

Within the arena, a ،ious foyer made predominantly from concrete, timber and gl، will provide access to the main ،e, while large staircases lead up to a conference and VIP area on the upper floor.

The building will also incorporate a roof garden with expansive views of the surrounding mountains.

Around the development, the public realm will integrate three landscaped public squares interspersed with patches of greenery and water features.

Also included in CF Møller Architects’ proposal is the construction of a new public transport terminal and multi-storey car park, which will replace an existing bus station and car park.

CF Møller Architects is a Danish architecture studio that was founded in 1924 by Christian Frederik Møller.

Other projects completed by the studio include a circular yellow atrium designed for the Lego headquarters and a ،use in Aarhus using mat،g bricks and tiles for the exterior.

The renders are courtesy of CF Møller Architects, HLM Arkitektur and Sora Images.

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Project credits:

Architect: C.F. Møller Architects in collaboration with HLM Arkitektur
Client: Nygårdstangen Utvikling AS
Landscape: C.F. Møller Architects
Engineer: DIFK
Collaborators: Neill Woodger Acoustics and Theatre Design