The primary building components are comprised of two sloping, terraced wedges flanking the east and west sides of the primary central lobby and atrium space which runs exactly north to south through roughly the center of the project site. This central corridor slice, defined by the two panelized wall systems creates a central interior ‘streetscape’ connecting the North side of the site with the South side.

The main building entry, at the south side of this central corridor, intersects directly with the main footpath walkway which passes in front of the east façade as well as provides direct proximity to the public transit station adjacent to the project site.

Overall, the building mass dips at the westward side in deference to the scale of the existing Nobel center which is gently nestled into the eastern wedge, then terraces up in the westward direction creating a more monumental scale overall, with the counterpoint and balance of the central wall slices which define the central atrium core streetscape space and the two major flanking wings.

With the forceful presence and shape of the central ‘street’ walls reaching towards the fjord at the south and the terraced decks of the rooftop patios connotations of ship-like and nautical imagery is subtly imbued by the overall character of the building itself.

Hence while the building elicits a forward looking spirit and strong contemporary design, incorporated are strong cultural character and integration into the historic setting.