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.


- architects: Snøhetta
- Location: Douai, France
- Project Year: 2023
- Photographs: Courtesy of Snøhetta
- Area: 2000.0 m2