Light Factory GBG, Södra Centrum
Housing for the future in an urban environment
Södra Centrum (South Central) is a completely new district that is emerging just outside the centre of Gothenburg. We won two architecture contests during the planning of the area, one of which provided the opportunity to design a new residential building, including commercial street level, for JM. Welcome to Light Factory GBG.
The new inner-city district will be characterized by innovative, sustainable, and urban architecture. Moreover, an important aspect of the design of Södra Centrum is to create a well-thought-out urban environment that connects the new district with Gothenburg’s inner city.
Nyx or Nova – which suits you best?
Light Factory GBG consists of 250 apartments located above street level, including shops, cafés and restaurants. The building is divided into two sections, which we are developing into two distinctive residential concepts.
The goddess of the night according to Greek mythology, Nyx lends her name to the more unrefined part of Light Factory GBG. This section contains open, space-efficient apartments with an industrial character, with the studios containing a galvanised expanded metal partition wall facing the sleeping area, and the larger properties featuring sliding doors between the bedroom and living room.
Nova – star, in Latin – is the name of the lighter, more stylistically clean concept within Light Factory GBG. Most of the apartments feature consistent layouts with light intake from two directions, large window sections and glazed balconies or terraces.
Housing for the future with smart functions
Light Factory GBG provides comfortable,
future-orientated housing designed for an urban target audience of young adults and the middle aged. Open, light, and spacious, the properties feature an open-plan layout. Residents benefit from smart functions such as wireless audio systems in the apartments, carpools, and charging stations for electric vehicles. Beyond shops and restaurants, the development includes communal spaces. Loungers and New York-inspired roof terraces create natural meeting places.
High-visibility urban architecture which grabs the attention
Urban architecture and the pulse of the city underpin the entire Light Factory GBG concept. Facing Mölndalsvägen and the E6, the building is 120 metres in length and spans 10 storeys. The objective is to create an intricate, visible exterior which captures the attention. Meanwhile, the building’s lighting is fully integrated, dovetailing with the design.
