Čoarvemátta nominated for EU Mies van der Rohe Architecture Award

The shared facility for the Sámi National Theater Beaivváš, and the Sámi High School and Reindeer Herding School, is nominated for the biannual EU Mies van der Rohe Architecture Award – often referred to as the EUmies.

Čoarvemátta, developed together with 70°N arkitektur, the entrepreneur Econor, and the artist Joar Nango, with equipment and furniture by Cadi Interiørarkitekter, is situated on Norway’s northernmost plateau. The building is a tribute to Sámi heritage, designed to foster community, creativity, and continuity of indigenous knowledge and traditions.

The EUmies Award is one of the most prestigious architecture prizes in Europe. It celebrates excellence in architectural works built across the continent and highlights how quality architecture contributes to sustainable development and the well-being of citizens. Snøhetta won the award in 2009 for The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet in Oslo.

Following the announcement of all nominees in November, the award jury will select five projects for the shortlist, before proclaiming the Architecture and Emerging winners in March of 2026.