Johanneberg Science Park stage 2
An environment for innovations
In Johanneberg Science Park, on the campus of Chalmers’ technical university in central Gothenburg, we and the organisation Akademiska Hus are creating an environment for the exchange of ideas and expertise between academia, industry and community stakeholders.
The project is being developed right now in close collaboration with Christian Fristenstam, architectural consultant at Akademiska Hus region Väst.
So much more than just an office
Johanneberg Science Park Phase 2 may look like an office block, but it is much more than that. We are designing the building as a multifunctional laboratory environment, bringing together businesses, researchers, and students from around the world. Public and private spaces blend seamlessly, creating a dynamic hub for innovation. This openness starts at the entrance level and continues throughout the entire building.
“The flows and communications in the building are crucial for turning the vision into a reality. The open floors are connected through Harry Potter-style staircases and in this airy atmosphere, conference rooms are hanging like floating boxes at different heights.”
Sverker Karlsson, architect
Visitors and guests shape the building
The entrance level is designed as an entirely public street scape, a hub where campus and industry come together. The atrium houses spaces for flexible meetings and workshops as well as cafés and restaurants – a space created for spontaneous meetings. Heaving with life and movement.
Around and above the atrium, the various activities work and collaborate. On the top two floors, multifunctional, adaptable spaces are created equipped with advanced digital technology for flexible working methods, collaboration and research.
“The tenants are given the opportunity to have their say in the development of the rooms, and to test new functions and materials. Research may for example be taking place in an apartment for the elderly that will be created in the building,” says Kerstin Sandholt, also architect for the project.
As a matter of fact, the partners in this project have actually been asked to put forward our own innovations to the project.
Innovations for sustainable development
Creating a sustainable property is a key goal of the project. The ambition is to achieve Green Building certification at the Gold level. Wood plays a central role, from the supporting frame to the interior surface layers. As a renewable material, it leaves no carbon footprint. Akademiska Hus has also set clear sustainability targets. The project focuses on minimizing both energy and water consumption.
Creating a sustainability property is a key goal of the project, with the ambition of achieving Green Building certification at the Gold level. For this reason, wood plays a central role, from the supporting frame to the interior surface layers. As a renewable material, it leaves no carbon footprint. Akademiska Hus has also set clear sustainability targets. The project focuses on minimizing both energy and water consumption.
“As a matter of fact, the partners in this project have actually been asked to put forward our own innovations to the project. Something that we are very happy to be doing right now,” says Susanne Kovacs Österberg, architect for the project.
New annual growth ring at Chalmers
Does a dynamic, collaborative environment for innovation also need a creative exterior? We and Akademiska Hus certainly thought so. To reflect this, we chose a bold Ferrari red façade with elements of gold. Like a shiny handbag, it stands out against the surrounding 1960s brick architecture. Phase 2, alongside the two buildings from Johanneberg Science Park phase 1 and the neighboring multi-storey car park, adds another growth ring to Chalmers Campus.
