18/10/2026
ArchFilmLund Prize 2026
goes to
The new Museum
by Birgitte Sigmundstad
Through patience, fine-grained observation, and discretion, the director manages to embed the spectator within the inner workings of the decision-making processes of a highly political project.
Filmed over many years, the documentary distills the most representative moments from the various layers of conflict and interests involved in such an identity-defining project. It reveals the naked truth while maintaining both a humorous perspective and a tenderness for the deeply Nordic democratic process.
Thank you, Birgitte, for this invaluable documentation of how a high-ambition project touches all aspects of society, and for enriching the perspective on architecture for both architects and citizens alike.
