Orionis Planetarium and Observatory / Snøhetta

Situated on a remarkable site, between the adjacent Scarpe river, the archaeological museum Arkéos and a nearby residential complex, the project aims to harmoniously connect these elements and create an accessible and inspiring space for visitors. Snøhetta’s design is a unified building with curves that wrap around the two domes of the projection room and the observatory.

Orionis Planetarium and Observatory / Snøhetta
Courtesy of Snøhetta Courtesy of Snøhetta
  • architects: Snøhetta
  • Location: Douai, France
  • Project Year: 2023
  • Photographs: Courtesy of Snøhetta
  • Area: 2000.0 m2

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