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Vilvite Sotra
Sotra (near Bergen) Norway
Science and shopping is not a logical combination. But in Sotra near Bergen Norway
have brought these two together as an initiative way to increase the attraction value of shopping malls, increase revenues and to emphasize the social character that shopping malls have.
When consumers visit a shopping mall, they are looking for an experience that goes beyond buying products. They look for a place to socialize and entertain themselves.
VilVite in Sotra Kystby Sartor Senter is a unique initiative as it combines entertainment and education. The science centre is being developed for and by the community and reflects the strong traditions of a once isolated fishing community, which is nowadays the thriving centre of Norway’s high-tech deep-sea fishing and oil industry. The science centre has been designed in close cooperation with the local community; Through sessions with representatives of the local industry, schools and museums to ensure authentic stories are told in the centre and the design. VilVite will be a place for everybody to relax, learn and have quality family time. Through fun, exploration and experimentation, visitors can explore the past, present and future of Sotra Kystby
Design firm: Northernlight, Amsterdam
Project statistics:
Date: 2014-2015
Position: Senior Designer / Project manager
Phase: Masterplanning through to opening