Čoarvemátta on the shortlist for EUmies Awards
The European Commission and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe has announced the 40 shortlisted projects for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture / Mies van der Rohe Awards, and the combined Sámi school and theatre Čoarvemátta is on the list.
The prize, often referred to as 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.
This year’s edition received 410 nominations. The 40 shortlisted projects spans 36 cities in 18 countries, and 15 architecture programs. The 7 finalists will be revealed in February.
Čoarvemátta is a shared facility, situated on Norway’s northernmost plateau, for The Sámi National Theater Beaivváš, and the Sámi High School and Reindeer Herding School, two important cultural institutions of The Sámi settlement area of Sápmi. the building was inaugurated August 2024.
The concept was developed together with 70°N arkitektur, the entrepreneur Econor, and the artist Joar Nango. The building is a tribute to Sámi heritage, designed to foster community, creativity, and continuity of indigenous knowledge and traditions.
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