The simple and poetic oval building shape, designed by 3XN GXN teamed with DETBLÅ, is located on the harbour in Assens, with a simple and easy-to-read shape that addresses its surroundings in all directions and can become a new landmark for the town and the region, connecting harbour life, coastal life, history, culture and nature.
"For us, it was important to design a building that is both simple and poetic. A building that fits into its surroundings, a building that is warm and welcoming, playful and full of experiences. The oval shape of the building makes it easily recognisable from all sides and provides a flexible layout. In addition, the focus is on warm, robust and natural materials with wood and tile. The design is compact, simple and sustainable."
Jan Ammundsen, Head of Design and Senior Partner at 3XN.
The Centre for Coastal Nature and Sport Fishing will be a 700-square-metre, two-storey building with a total of three exhibition spaces. The simple inner unit will combine and support activities, exhibitions, associations, local visitors and tourists.
The centre stands out for its precise construction and its robustness. With a unique oval cover it forms a screen around the building that provides shelter with enough resistance to protect visitors from inclement weather.
Danish Centre for Coastal Nature and Sport Fishing by 3XN GXN.
Towards the municipality, the roof rises as a sign of welcome, a gesture that facilitates natural access to a roof terrace that offers an attractive observation point.
The central part of the building under the oval roof is projected in the shape of a cross, creating different spaces and areas, both exterior and interior.
The arrival room, and setting for the community meeting, has views and direct access to outdoor areas to the south, east and west. The building's exhibition spaces are all flexible and can be divided and subdivided into smaller rooms depending on the exhibitions in progress.
In addition to the interior spaces, the narrative of the maritime world also takes place in the space and seascape surrounding the centre. Three large basins will be established, intertwined by a stone reef and wooden piers. The new stone reef is crisscrossed by small underwater canyons and valleys that create a variety of ecosystems. A building where everyone can explore and learn through their senses: touch, smell and look at the living seabed.
