The jury stated, "A convincing and site specific architectural statement and atmosphere that emphasizes the history of the castle and its new function as a museum".
The project is expected to be completed in late 2019.
A whole new castle complex
The project comprises not only a significant restoration of the existing castle building, but also the construction of a whole new wing of the castle, which will contain a new education centre and an interpretation of the outer wall, which underlines our understanding of Nyborg Castle as a fortress.
A new bridge to the castle area will give visitors an impression of how people once approached the castle.
By choosing a winning suggestion or project, the first phase of the project’s long journey towards realisation is finished. The winning suggestion will now be further refined in cooperation with the municipality and the museum, among others. Then the plans will be worked out in detail. Following this step, a district plan will be drawn up in close cooperation with the Municipality of Nyborg, and a series of archaeological excavations will also be carried out before construction can begin. The building and restoration will be completed by the end of 2019.
The project was created through a partnership between the Agency for Culture and Palaces, the Municipality of Nyborg, Realdania, the A.P. Møller Foundation and the Museums of Eastern Funen.
The combined economic basis for the project is ca. 280 million kroner. The expenses are being financed by Realdania and the A.P. Møller Foundation with donations of 100 million kroner each. The Municipality of Nyborg is contributing 35.3 million kroner while the federal government is providing 41.3 million kroner.
The Museums of Eastern Funen is working on an ambitious educational project which will show Nyborg Castle as a political and historical landmark, and will bring it to life for museum visitors.
“With the winning project, new and historical will be built together as a whole, and will strengthen our understanding and experience of this unique place in the history of Denmark, the Danehof-castle of Nyborg. At the museum we look forward to creating an animated and engaging presentation of the story of Nyborg Castle for everyone to enjoy, in a beautiful, new, functional framework,” says museum director from the Museums of Eastern Funen, Erland Porsmose.
History only exists if it is recounted. Nyborg Castle is Denmark’s oldest existing royal fortress, and along with the town of Nyborg, it comprises a mostly forgotten and hidden chapter in Danish history. Like a sunken Atlantis, both the castle and its story is being brought back into the light.
