Swedbank’s new HQ
Activity based life in the Oak
In 2014, Swedbank’s new head office covering a total of 45,000 m2 was opened in Sundbyberg. During a four-year period, we developed the interior environments of the offices based on the vision of an active and vibrant place for meetings. The interior design in the inspiring and energetic office was to reflect the three basic key words of the bank: open, simple and caring.
The Oak – Swedbank’s symbol for growth and a long term perspective – became the starting point for our design. From the trunk at the ground level to the business floors up in the tree, the concept of ‘life in the Oak’ is the running theme. We have created conditions for meetings, mingling and the exchange of knowledge in an environment where the employees are free to select a work station best suited to that day’s activities. The colours of the interior are based on the natural colours of the trunk, the green of the leaves and the blue of the sky.
Together with Swedbank, we have created an activity based pioneering office
Custom designed furniture as part of the whole
Every detail in the large office in Sundbyberg was carefully designed. To create the right atmosphere, our product designers developed custom-made solutions that balanced function and aesthetics. As the project progressed, several new products took shape. Morgana received the conference table Link, designed to enhance both collaboration and flexibility. Offecct introduced Focus Divider, a sound-absorbing workstation that creates small rooms within the room, improving both privacy and acoustics. Meanwhile, the team designed the light fixture Hätta for Örsjö, adding a warm and inviting touch to the space.
All products were manufactured in Sweden. This project brought together Tengbom’s expertise in details, environmental focus, and collaboration. The process required a strong partnership and a shared vision.
“This is one of Tengbom’s largest and most complex interior design projects. And as well as a truly exciting challenge for us,” says Johanna Munck af Rosenschöld. “For four years, we worked intensively with Swedbank to create a pioneering activity-based office. The collaboration was both constructive and inspiring.”
On May 20, 2015, Swedbank’s new office won the prestigious architecture award Good Design is Good Business. Established in 1997 by the American journal Architectural Record, the award recognizes projects where strong design enhances business operations.
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