Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter wins invited competition for the new extention to Norway's Polar Exploration Museum “FRAM”!
We are proud to announce that our proposal “Framtid” was the selected winner earlier this year. It will propel the museum towards the future with a simple idea: that architecture can exemplify how we care for our environment.
The new extension for the Fram Museum will be dedicated to polar exploration and environmental education. A thorough sustainable approach was essential for the project to minimize its environmental impact. The simple, full-span wooden hull provides flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Locally sourced wood is inspired by FRAMs own original wooden construction and used for the cladding and the structure, while concrete is limited to infrastructure elements. Glass is used sparingly, where its impact is the strongest, such as towards the fjord and the surrounding vegetation.
An important aspect of polar expeditions was research on climate and the environment. Like the crews of Fram, Gjøa and Maud, the museum's guests will be inspired to seek further knowledge about current climate change and sustainable solutions.
We are thrilled to work on this important addition to Norway's Polar Exploration Museum - FRAM !
