Architecture studio LOCAL has successfully transformed a historic concrete building in the heart of Bergen, Norway, into Bergen Camping Culture House, a dynamic new cultural venue that uniquely combines mini-golf, culinary experiences, and performing arts within a rich and layered interior design.
The innovative project represents a bold approach to adaptive reuse, breathing new life into an existing structure while creating spaces that serve multiple community functions. The venue's eclectic programming reflects a growing trend in contemporary architecture where cultural spaces are designed to accommodate diverse activities under one roof.
Bergen Camping stands as an example of how historic buildings can be reimagined for modern cultural use. The project demonstrates LOCAL's ability to work with existing architectural elements while introducing contemporary interventions that support the building's new functions as a community gathering space.
The cultural house serves Bergen's residents and visitors by providing a unique venue where recreational activities like mini-golf coexist with food service and performing arts programming. This multi-use approach maximizes the building's potential while creating an engaging destination that serves various community needs.
Photographed by Ben Speck, the completed project showcases how thoughtful renovation can preserve architectural heritage while adapting buildings for contemporary cultural programming. The Bergen Camping Culture House represents a successful model for similar adaptive reuse projects in other historic urban centers.
