克朗知识和文化中心加强了孔斯伯格的文化机构，促进了不同社区和学科之间的互动。Krona由多种功能组成，为Buskerud大学学院和Tinius Olsen技术职业学院提供新的教学和技术实验室设施，以及一所技术大学图书馆。该建筑群还包括一个公共图书馆、电影院、市政办公室和一个剧院礼堂。它的职能是围绕着中央空白处组织的，有着共同的职能，增强了灵活性，减少了方案冗余。游客利用微妙的景观高地和方案接入点的战略位置，直观地吸引到该中心。在整个室内空间中，与公共功能的强烈视觉联系进一步增强了综合体的活力。

The KRONA Knowledge and Cultural Centre enhances Kongsberg’s cultural institutions and stimulates interaction between diverse communities and disciplines. Comprised of a variety of functions, KRONA houses new teaching and technical laboratory facilities for Buskerud University College and Tinius Olsen Technical Vocational College, as well as a technical university library. The complex also includes a public library, cinemas, municipal offices and a theatre auditorium. Its functions are organised around a central void with shared functions, enhancing flexibility and reducing programme redundancy. Using subtle landscape elevations and strategically locating programme access points, visitors intuitively gravitate towards the Centre. Throughout the interior spaces, strong visual connections to public functions further enhance the liveliness of the complex.

Mecanoo位于孔斯伯格最著名的地点之一，与挪威最古老的大学建筑相邻，它的设计对其历史背景十分敏感。它是由场地条件和机会决定的。除了预制元件和使用地面能源外，该设施还使用当地来源的材料。一个粗糙的石板外观参考当地的建筑，与内部的木材，混凝土和微妙的银色口音反射日光。面对公园，建筑有一个室外表演的阳台，以及在下面的Hasebergtjerndalen公园景观中形成的圆形剧场。位于建筑群中心的公共图书馆和大学图书馆似乎被从建筑体积中剪除，并继续在教堂广场的公共空间。周围庭院的石材地板被拉进室内，增强了公共领域的物质连续性。

Located in one of Kongsberg’s most recognised locations alongside the oldest university building in Norway, Mecanoo’s design is sensitive to its historic context. It is shaped by the site conditions and opportunities. In addition to prefabricated elements, and use of ground source energy, the facility uses locally-sourced materials. A facade of rough slats references local architecture and contrasts with the interior of wood, concrete and subtle silver accents that reflect daylight. Facing the park, the building has a balcony for outdoor performances as well as an amphitheatre formed in the Hasebergtjerndalen park landscape below. The public and university libraries, located in the heart of the complex, appear to be cut from the building volume and continue the public space of the church square. The stone floor of the surrounding courtyards is drawn into the interior, enhancing the material continuity of the public realm.

克朗知识和文化中心非常灵活：晚上，大学食堂变成咖啡馆，公共图书馆充当剧院门厅，艺术画廊变成电影中心的酒吧。这座建筑的概念在其组成部分和形式上都具有很强的适应性。共享计划的核心是一些大型集会室，可容纳各种活动，包括讲座、会议、表演、招待会和音乐会。大楼中心的观众席配备了各种不同的配置。这些娱乐空间被设计成尽可能开放和灵活，但同时也创造了一种充满活力的社会氛围，并与孔斯伯格的历史背景联系在一起。

The KRONA Knowledge and Cultural Centre is highly flexible: in the evening the university canteen transforms into a café, the public library serves as a theatre foyer and the art gallery transforms into a bar for the film centre. The very concept of the building is adaptable in its components and form. Central to the shared programme is a number of large assembly rooms that accommodate a range of events including lectures, meetings, performances, receptions and concerts. The auditoria in the heart of the building are equipped for a variety of different configurations. These entertainment spaces are designed to be as open and flexible as possible, yet also create a vibrant, social atmosphere, and a connection to Kongsberg’s historical context.

Architects Mecanoo, CODE: arkitektur

Location Kongsberg, Norway

Category Cultural Center

Area 24000.0 m2

Project Year 2015