Swedish Court Blocks David Chipperfield's Nobel Center in Stockholm
A Swedish court has halted construction of the Nobel Center designed by David Chipperfield, citing negative impact on cultural heritage. The May 29 ruling by a Stockholm tribunal supports opponents who argued the building is too large for the prestigious Blasieholmen district, overshadowing historic monuments and disrupting the architectural legibility of Sweden's capital. The project, costing around €132 million, was to include a museum, library, auditorium, and public spaces. David Chipperfield Architects expressed disappointment, and the city of Stockholm has appealed. This is not the first rejection for Chipperfield; his renovation plan for Munich's Haus der Kunst, originally built under Hitler, was also rejected after public outcry.
Key facts
- A Stockholm tribunal blocked the Nobel Center on May 29, 2018.
- The court ruled the building would negatively impact cultural heritage.
- The project is designed by David Chipperfield.
- The Nobel Center was to be built on Blasieholmen peninsula in Stockholm.
- The cost is approximately €132 million.
- The center would host Nobel ceremonies, a museum, library, and auditorium.
- Opponents claimed the structure is too large for the district.
- David Chipperfield Architects called the verdict unexpected.
- Stockholm city has appealed the ruling.
- Chipperfield's renovation of Haus der Kunst in Munich was also rejected.
Entities
Artists
- David Chipperfield
Institutions
- Nobel Center
- David Chipperfield Architects
- Swedish National Museum
- Haus der Kunst
- Parlamento Bavarese
Locations
- Stockholm
- Sweden
- Blasieholmen
- Monaco
- Germany