Leuthenhaven Reclaimed is based on the transformation of an existing multistorey car park into a new public building for art and culture. The project demonstrates how the reuse of urban structures can support sustainable and site-specific strategies for developing dense, historic city centres.
By reimagining the existing structure, the proposal creates a new public realm and a generous interior landscape that strengthens connections between the museum, the theatre, and Trondheim’s wider cultural fabric.
The jury highlighted the clarity of the concept and the project’s ability to redefine the museum’s civic role:
“The project’s central idea – a multi-functional public living room at the heart of the museum – establishes a generous and engaging indoor public space while reusing the existing parking structure at Leüthenhaven. This strategy not only anchors the project in the realities of the site, but also sends a powerful message of urban transformation and sustainability: turning a car park into a museum reframes priorities and places culture ahead of cars in the city centre.
Leuthenhaven Reclaimed is a bold yet discreet project that demonstrates how the museum’s relationship to its audiences can be rethought. It delivers a flexible and humane concept for a new kind of museum, as well as a strong public space and the beginning of what could become a rich cultural exchange with the theatre – with the potential to revitalise the Midtbyen district.”
Next steps:
Winning EUROPAN 18 marks the beginning of the continued development of the project towards realisation. The ambition is to create a cultural institution that strengthens Trondheim’s city centre, fosters new encounters, and showcases how existing structures can be transformed into sustainable and vibrant civic spaces.
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