A new holy structure rises from the Fjords!
Surrounded by energised landscape the Knarvik Church embraces the local environments dramatic qualities. Clad entirely in pine wood the project is founded on a rich history of refined wooden designs. Internationally renowned Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter have been shortlisted for the MIES ARCH European Union Prize 2015 with this stimulating design. They consider the church to be ‘carefully adapted to the terrain and dimensioned to respect and blend harmoniously into the landscape’s vegetation, topography, and spatial quality.’
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Frontal view of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Front elevation of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Main facade of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Side profile of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Window and cladding detail of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Abstaract detail of the spire at Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Abstract detail of the spire at Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Window and cladding detail at night of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Altar and baptism bowl at Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
Interior of Knarvik Church / Knarvik Kirke, Norway designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
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height for the church all measurements, it a beautiful building would love to replicate it for my school project (descriptive geometry) plans, elevations?
Hi, sorry for the delay just say your query. You need to contact the architects for those details. Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.
height for the church all measurements, it’s a beautiful building would love to replicate it for my school project (descriptive geometry) plans, elevations?
Hi, I’m afraid we don’t have that information. You’ll have to contact the architects direct. There information is linked in the article.