Tengbom’s Gothenburg office

The need for new premises stemmed from a desire to work in a way that better reflects what our working days actually look like. We wanted an office we look forward to coming to. A place where it is easy to sit down, think clearly, exchange a few words, and then step into the creative flow.

Today, this is evident in daily life. Conversations arise naturally, focus areas are used precisely for focus, and every room performs its role – seamlessly, without drawing attention to itself. The colours are light yet anything but timid. The materials are durable. There is both softness and a sharper edge, and the contrast creates a pleasant calm without feeling staged. This is an office where you are allowed to be human, not just a professional role.

“The light and airy colour palette makes the spaces feel open and generous. It is easy to concentrate, but also to pause and think in new ways,” says Caroline Cornu, lead interior architect at Tengbom.

Almost everything has lived a previous life

A large part of the work on our Gothenburg office was based on making use of what we already had. Practising what we preach. Most of the furniture was therefore brought along from our former office. The rest was sold through Rekomo, and when additions were needed, they too were sourced through reuse from the same supplier. Today, the interior consists almost entirely of furniture that has lived a previous working life. Chairs, tables, and sofas bear traces of use and now have an obvious place in our everyday environment. That sense of authenticity is visible and tangible in the rooms.

The environment is vibrant, forgiving, and an important reminder to us that good things do not have to be new.

Spaces for different tempos

The work areas are clearly defined. There are places for concentration, for collaboration, and for those quick check-ins that might otherwise end up blocking a narrow corridor. The zones help us shift pace throughout the day without having to leave the office or disturb one another.

A sociable corner location

Several organisations have their home base in “Vi på hörnet”. And it truly makes a difference to the working day when lift rides, entrances, and shared spaces suddenly become spontaneous meetings and engaging conversations. When the office becomes part of a larger context rather than a closed world of its own. More greetings, fewer thresholds.

The project was led by the team at the Gothenburg office, with Kajsa Crona and Amanda Karlberg in main responsible roles. Lead interior architect throughout the entire process, from first sketch to move-in, was Caroline Cornu.