Pallas
The new trademark of Borås
On behalf of the property owners Järngrinden and Cernera, we are developing the block Pallas in central Borås, Sweden, with the intention of integrating the building better into the city. New apartments are being built on the roof, infusing the area with life around the clock. Pallas will be a new trademark for Borås, an excursion in the city.
The vision for the Pallas project is to recreate the benefits of a time when the area was full of optimism and a trust in the future. Therefore, it has been important to convey the design and function in a broader perspective. Architects Alessandro Ripellino developed the concept for Pallas and the team at Tengbom has been working on the construction documents for the project and also on the design of the new Pallas Tower. The original Domus building will be transformed into an attractive, vibrant, open and elegant neighbourhood in the centre of town.
The vision for the Pallas project is to recreate the benefits of a time when the area was full of optimism and a trust in the future.
Homes on the roof and commercial space with a unique Borås identity
The two newly constructed residential storeys are located on top of the existing building with a steep roof which relates to the surrounding buildings. The apartments feature panoramic windows and therefore have a fantastic view of the town’s park and roof scape. The homes on the roof are located around a common green courtyard.
The block also features commercial space mainly on two levels and an indoor car park with approx. 320 spaces. The façades of the building of perforated stainless steel are meant to advertise and distinguish a commercial block with a ‘Borås identity’, at the same time as it is meant to make the parking spaces behind more diffuse. The connection between parking, shopping and living is enhanced and the building will be given new entrances and passages. In the last stage, the 33 storey high Pallas Tower will be constructed.
The Pallas Tower – a signature building in Borås
With its 33 floors, the Pallas Tower will stand as a striking landmark, adding to the ambition of the Pallas project. Architecturally, it blends with the surrounding buildings while still making a bold statement. By building upwards, the project maximises space without encroaching on green areas or other urban spaces. At the same time, it reshapes how both residents and visitors experience Borås. And, of course, future occupants will enjoy an impressive view.
