Nordstjärnan

A landmark on Trossö, with an urban and exclusive feel and high quality materials. CA Fastigheter had a clear vision when they went looking for an architect to take on something as unusual as an entirely new residential complex in the middle of Karlskrona’s old town centre. We immediately loved their attention to details and wanted to create something unique so we were very happy to be awarded the contract. From our office in Kalmar, we were able to efficiently move the work forward through daily contacts.

“Nordstjärnan has been a dream partnership. The interaction and trust between CA Real Estate and us has meant both a fun process and really nice architecture where we really have been able to combine function and aesthetics. We all put our heart and soul into this project.”

–  Johan Kjellnäs, architect in charge

Special conditions – rational solutions

The project consisted of designing an eight-storey apartment block with eighteen apartments in eight different designs, including a penthouse with a direct entry using a lift. All have views in different directions with large windows, balconies or terraces. The zoning for the sloping plot required a regulated volume and one of the first challenges was to utilise the property as much as possible within the narrow boundaries. We also needed to develop a rational building process since the central and rather cramped position makes specific demands on things such as transports and lead times.

Bricks that can be hung onto the facade

Throughout the design process, we have focused on durable, high-quality materials. Many are traditional but adapted to a modern expression. The facade is clad in glazed, nuanced screen bricks, mounted quickly on hidden rails. The ground floor features granite ceramic, while gold-anodised steel plates cover large parts of the penthouse and roof. Fully glazed balcony railings add another layer of contrast against the brick.

An interior design concept with great care

We have developed the interior design from the planning stage to the final concept. The starting point here has also been the attention to detail and real materials and that the environments should mirror the architecture of the house. Large, open plan areas designed to maximise the intake of light and the view. We have worked hard on the interaction between the different rooms, using few materials selected with care. Buyers of the new flats will have the opportunity to choose between two different interior design concepts. Both have been developed using timeless, tactile materials and an integrated technique.

3D illustrations offer potential buyers a feel for the project

As part of the project, we have created 3D renditions to support the sale of the homes. Our illustrations show Nordstjärnan’s exterior and its place in Karlskrona’s cityscape. They also depict the interiors and design concepts. Take a closer look at Nordstjärnan at nordstjärnan.nu. Moving in date is calculated to be 2017.