- Location
- Brattøra, Norway
- Year
- 2001-2003
- Client
- Design By
The Rica Nidelven Hotel is situated on Brattøra, on the north side of the Vestre canal, on the opposite side of the river from Trondheim’s new civic development area, Nedre Elvehavn.
In front of the main entrance is a new south facing square, which is part of the hotel. This bright, open square with its grove of cherry trees also forms the end the new flower bridge, which connects Nedre Elvehavn with the city centre.
The riverside square is formed by large steps descending towards the river.
The hotel comprises a 70m long spine, six storeys high, along Havnegaten and three wings, five storeys high, at right angles to it.
The wings stick out over beyond the riverbanks as half the hotel is built over the river. The hotel is supported on piles so that the river not only runs in front of the hotel but also under it. From the opposite riverbank the hotel appears as a modern interpretation of the characteristic timber structures along the rivers and canals in Trondheim.
The façade is restricted to three materials, timber as in the old warehouses, zinc on the Havnegaten side and a framework of timber and glass.
The hotel has 221 rooms, a bar, dining room and conference centre.
Area: 10.500 m2