Nobel Foundation Reveals Design for New Nobel Center in Stockholm by David Chipperfield Architects

"The Nobel Foundation has revealed the first design proposal for the new Nobel Center, a public cultural and educational institution dedicated to science, literature, and peace. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects Berlin, the project will be constructed along Stadsgårdskajen at Slussen in Stockholm, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and completion planned for 2031. Conceived as a permanent home for the activities surrounding the Nobel Prize, the building aims to make the work of Nobel Prize laureates accessible to a broad public"

"Located between Södermalm and Gamla stan, at the meeting point of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, the Nobel Center occupies a site long shaped by infrastructure, industry, and movement. As Slussen continues to evolve into a network of public spaces, transport links, and cultural destinations, the project is envisioned as a key element within this transformation. The building contributes to a new continuous public route connecting Fotografiska, the Stadsmuseet, and the waterfront promenade,"

"Architecturally, the building is composed of four interconnected volumes that respond to the topography of Södermalm and the scale of the historic waterfront across the water in Gamla stan. Their rhythm and proportions draw reference from the 17th-century merchant townhouses of the Old Town, allowing the project to engage with Stockholm's historic context while reading as a cohesive structure. Roof terraces and a new public terrace at the entrance create additional public spaces overlooking Saltsjön and Lake Mälaren."

The Nobel Center will be constructed along Stadsgårdskajen at Slussen in Stockholm, with construction starting in 2027 and completion planned for 2031. The center will house activities surrounding the Nobel Prize and make laureates' work accessible through exhibitions, public programs, and interdisciplinary exchange. The site between Södermalm and Gamla stan anchors a new civic corridor connecting Fotografiska, the Stadsmuseet, and the waterfront promenade. Architecturally, four interconnected volumes respond to local topography and reference 17th-century merchant townhouses, creating a cohesive structure with roof terraces and a public entrance terrace overlooking Saltsjön and Lake Mälaren. The ground floor is conceived as an extension of the public realm.

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