Jostedal Glacier, a largest glacier on the European mainland, located in the vicinity of the town was the inspiration for the design.
The art museum is located in central of Førde, Norway, and it provides a new landmark for the town.
The lines of the facade also refer to the fracture lines in ice, like a broken ice. The view from the top of the building has been utilized in a roof terrace, which can also serve as an exhibition space or stage.
The office building has the appearance of a mountain face, with a facade in dark, ceramic material and window apertures as protrusions and indentations.
The complex brings a new, dense urban scale to the town.
via cfmoller.com