Kungsängen Cultural Center

An important local stage
Architecture
Culture
Client: AB Upplands-Brohus + PEAB
Location: Kungsängen, Upplands-Bro
Completed: 2014
Building type: Conversion and extension
Gross floor area: Approx. 3,400 sqm
Photographer: Tim Meier

In a prime location in Kungsängen, the new Cultural Center has become a lively meeting place on the town square. Here, people of all ages gather to enjoy dance, music, and a wide range of other cultural activities and events. Welcome to Kungsängen Cultural Center!

Kungsängens Kulturhus

The new building houses a café and exhibition spaces on the entrance level. One floor down lies a partially submerged multi-purpose room and black box, used for municipal council meetings, concerts, lectures, and film screenings. This part has its own entrance, making it independent from the rest of the building’s functions. Adjacent to the entrance level is a climbing ramp and gathering area designed for younger visitors.

Where culture meets community

The two middle floors are dedicated to the library and a variety of study areas – creating calm and inspiring spaces for focus and learning. At the very top of the building, meeting rooms and office spaces serve the needs of the municipal administration. The distinctive façade features a double-glass system with a copper mesh sandwiched between the panes, adding warmth and depth to both the interior atmosphere and the building’s external expression. This design not only enhances the indoor environment but also plays a key role in shaping the identity of the new town square.

On the roof, solar panels generate renewable energy for the building. In the town hall lobby, a digital display allows visitors to track energy production in real time. A small but impactful reminder of the building’s smart systems and its contribution to a more resource-conscious future.

Kungsängens Kulturhus

Contact person

Mark Humphreys

+46 8 412 53 43