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Henriksdalskolan

Home-like
Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape
Education
Client: Vellinge Municipality
Location: Vellinge
Completed: 2025
Category: Architecture, interior, landscape
Photography: Mads Frederik

How large can a school become without feeling large? What happens when a preschool to grade 9 school is divided into smaller buildings, courtyards, and pathways? At Henriksdalskolan in Höllviken, architecture, interior design, and outdoor environments shape a cohesive everyday life—rooted in traditional building culture and village structure. And with a sense of safety throughout.

When we were commissioned to design a new school in Vellinge, the goal was clear: the school should be a safe and welcoming place—both during and after school hours. A municipal framework for increased safety in and around school environments became an important starting point in the design process.

— Our goal was to create environments where students and staff feel safe, included, and involved. Using our methodology Socially sustainable living environment, we were able to define and follow up on social values throughout the entire process, says Ellen Persson, lead architect at Tengbom in Malmö.

Dividing the large

So how do you make a larger school building fit into a small-scale context? The detailed development plan provided a long, linear building volume to work with. We chose to break it down and divide it into smaller buildings and clearly defined parts, allowing the school to feel more like a cluster of buildings than a single large one.

The materials, in turn, anchor the building to its place. Brick and wood reference the surrounding environment and help the building settle naturally into its context.

The design draws on the Scanian building tradition with a courtyard structure of four wings. This creates sheltered courtyards with protection from the wind and clearly defined spaces for staying and gathering. At the same time, they open toward the flat landscape, making the site easy to read and navigate.

Learning in motion

All learning environments were planned with flexibility in mind. The spaces were designed to evolve over time and adapt to different pedagogical needs without losing clarity. Circulation routes, niches, and shared areas function as natural meeting places for teaching, collaboration, and rest.

— Each classroom, group room, and break area has its own identity, yet they are tied together by a common thread in materials, light, and proportions. This creates environments that feel both cohesive and varied, says Kajsa Larsson, project architect.

A schoolyard for everyone also includes our flying companions.

Materials with meaning

We carefully selected materials and colors to create a calm, durable, and legible environment. The foundation consists of natural materials and muted tones.

Three thematic landscape elements—beach, heathland, and pine grove—recur in the color palette and material choices. This gives each part of the school its own character while maintaining a coherent whole.

— We are particularly proud of the wood paneling and how it contributes to a robust, sound-absorbing, tactile, and beautiful indoor environment, Kajsa continues.

Creative schoolyard – also for bats

The client’s intention was for the schoolyard to become an integrated part of the community. No fences or walls exclude—everyone has access to the yard after school hours.

An ambitious lighting concept was developed to ensure the schoolyard felt safe even in the evening. But adjustments were needed. Existing bat colonies risked being disturbed by the planned lighting, so the concept was adapted to suit the bats’ sensitive navigation abilities. A schoolyard for everyone also includes our flying companions.

One step ahead throughout the construction phase

It is during construction that many aspects are put to the test. Decisions must be made quickly, and new questions arise along the way. Being involved throughout the entire construction phase and working proactively ensured a highly successful result.

— By being present on site weekly, we were able to address questions immediately and, through close dialogue with the client and contractor, find solutions that were both cost-effective and well-functioning, concludes Kajsa Larsson.

Contact person

Josefin Klein

+46 40 641 31 18

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Sandhagen, Fjällbacka

Functionalism and salty swims
Architecture, Interior Design
Residential
Client: Brixly
Building type: Multi-family residential building
Tenure: Condominium apartments
Residential floor area: 150–170 m²
Completed: 2024
Photographer: Felix Gerlach

From iconic seaside restaurant to residential building rooted in the functionalism of the 1930s. We designed seven apartments on the site once occupied by the well-frequented Badis. But traces remain — in the architecture, in the volumes, and in the relationship to the sea. Now the Fjällbacka archipelago comes alive again.

Badis was built in 1937 and for a long time was a natural meeting place in Fjällbacka. The restaurant attracted both local residents and summer visitors from afar. Perhaps you have heard the stories of Ingrid Bergman’s summers on Sweden’s west coast.

“We wanted to design a building that feels entirely at home in Fjällbacka while also bearing traces of the site’s history. By interpreting the functionalist architecture of the 1930s, we were able to connect to Badis without copying it,” says Annelie Drackner, lead architect at Tengbom’s Gothenburg office.

When the area was to be developed again, the ambition was to build on what characterizes Fjällbacka in particular. The new building is located directly by the quay at the harbour entrance, with sweeping views of the archipelago and the community’s distinctive buildings.

Recast functionalism

The design draws on the architecture that defined the original seaside restaurant. The vertical rhythm of the timber façades, large expanses of glazing free from muntins, and shallow roofs all clearly reference functionalism, though in an interpretation that belongs here and now.

The division into two volumes also remains in the new building. The southern part is marked by a rounded central section—a form that echoes Badis’s distinctive silhouette.

Architecture facing the sea

The apartments are planned to make the most of the views over the harbour entrance and the archipelago. The building’s first floor is located just over seven meters above sea level, providing unobstructed sightlines towards the water from every level. Each apartment has its own boat berth directly adjacent to the newly laid quay below.

The materials have been selected for quality and long service life. Kitchens and storage solutions are custom designed and crafted in solid materials, with each home adapted to the needs of its residents.

The timber façades, large expanses of glazing free from muntins, and shallow roofs all clearly reference functionalism

A building that carries on

Designing something new on a site that many people already have a relationship with requires sensitivity to what was there before, but also the courage to carry it forward in a new way. For us, Sandhagen became exactly that—a project in which the memories of Badis were allowed to accompany something new. Where life now continues to move between house and sea.

Contact person

Annelie Drackner

+46 708 88 20 91

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Tengbom’s Gothenburg office

Where we get to be human
Interior Design
Offices
Client: Tengbom
Location: Folkungagatan 20, Gothenburg
Property owner: Alecta Fastigheter
Collaborator: Rekomo
Year of completion: 2025
Photographer: Alice Johansson and Therese Andersson Wåhlström

We wanted to move closer to what we believe in as architects – reuse, openness, and spaces that can withstand everyday use. A creative office where it is easy to settle in in the morning, think clearly after the afternoon coffee, and linger in conversation a little longer than planned. With this in mind, we shaped our new office in Gothenburg.

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.

Contact person

Kajsa Crona

+46 727 07 79 73

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Nederman The Clean Air Company

Where the air is the main character
Architecture, Interior Design
Industry, Offices
Client: Wihlborgs fastighets AB, Veidekke
Location: Helsingborg
GFA: 26 000 m²
Project years: 2022–2024
Photographer: Felix Gerlach

It begins with an idea so self-evident that one almost forgets how unusual it is: clean air. In Helsingborg, Nederman, a world leader in industrial air filtration, has built its new home. Here, the company gathers its entire operation – 26 000 square metres of technology, craftsmanship and human consideration.

When Tengbom was commissioned to design the new facility, the task was not solely about efficient logistics and flows, although that is of course always essential. It was also about ensuring that the building itself reflected the company’s vision of clean air and sustainable development. The building brings production, storage and offices together with an innovation centre featuring a showroom, test environments and training areas.

“This is a facility designed not only to drive innovation and efficient production but also communication and togetherness – from the precise and high-performing to the open and welcoming. We wanted to design a technical and work environment with the human being at its centre, where all employees meet in a meaningful way,” says Patrik Ekenhill, lead architect at Tengbom.

Technology’s social hub

At the heart of the building, a central atrium opens up. It is generous, warm and bright, with timber staircases and seating that encourage movement and pause rather than performance. Here, people from offices, production and storage come together to share coffee, ideas and everyday life. The atrium is bathed in daylight, with stairs and tiered seating that invite people to stop and talk.

“The entrance hall is our social focal point. This is where Nederman’s identity becomes physical – where technology meets the people who work here,” says Maeva Chardon, project lead interior architect at Tengbom.

From darkness to clarity

The architectural expression follows the same process as Nederman’s products: filtration. The dark metal façade represents industry, strength and precision. Inside, you encounter a brighter environment – timber, greenery and open spaces that bring a sense of balance. A movement from gravity to clarity. From machine to human.

Thanks to an intelligent design and procurement strategy, 85 per cent of the furniture was reused

Nederman’s new facility was nominated for Helsingborg’s urban design award. From the jury’s motivation:

“The building takes its starting point in Nederman’s identity and translates the principles of air purification into architecture. The dark external metal shell meets interiors of light natural materials, where timber and greenery create a sensory and warm environment. The entrance hall functions as an inclusive heart where all employees meet – regardless of role – and where community, transparency and movement are key values.

With BREEAM certification, a solar park, 85% reused interior fittings and a focus on long-term robustness, the project is a model for the circular construction of the future. Nederman’s new facility is an example of how industrial architecture can be both efficient and beautiful – where technology and humanity meet in balance. A building that reflects the company’s vision of clean air and sustainable development.”

Surrounded by greenery

The surrounding greenery is the site’s great asset – something we chose to strengthen rather than change. The building is embedded in a green forecourt: meadow areas along the streets and more planted zones by the entrance. The dark façades meet the greenery in a calm and understated way, while the long window bands offer generous views across the production hall – towards the trees in the north and the sunlight in the south.

The three office floors enclose a green courtyard with daylight, outlooks and shelter. Here, a wind-protected microclimate emerges where one can take a break or move work outdoors for a moment. The timber façades in the courtyard, together with the warm interior of the entrance hall, create a soft contrast to the dark exterior. The building is also green in operation: a solar park on the roof helps make the facility partly self-sufficient. The entire project is BREEAM-certified, level Very Good.

Beyond hierarchies

Around 250 people work at Nederman. No one has a better view than anyone else. Offices and production sit side by side with shared dining areas, a gym and terraces.

“We want to be a ‘Nederman Home’ where every employee has their place and where the environment reflects who we are. Light, air and natural materials help us feel well and work better,” says Nederman’s CEO Sven Kristensson.

New pulse in the neighborhood

Where an anonymous and worn-out industrial area once stood, there is now a workplace pulsing with energy. Nederman contributes a new rhythm to the district – a new era from industry to environmental technology company.

“The property is designed so that everyone who works here has the same access and status. It is an inclusive environment that I believe is vital for well-being in a company,” says Benjamin Ulfgard, Wihlborgs.

Contact person

Josefin Klein

+46 40 641 31 18

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Valtech

Modern needs meet history
Interior Design
Offices
Client: Valtech
Project years: 2015-2016
Location: Kungsholmen, Stockholm
Project Type: Office
Developer: Idé Design

A cherished listed factory building and a high-tech contemporary company with a desire for openness and interaction. How can they be made to work together? We recognised the challenge, yet did not hesitate when Valtech approached us for a refurbishment of their premises.

Responsiveness lies at the heart of Valtech’s business concept; they are driven by a genuine wish to improve their clients’ everyday lives. Now it was time to improve their own. The premises on Kungsholmen in Stockholm are somewhat demanding: old, listed and filled with a host of technical complexities. But Valtech wanted to remain in place; their affection for the former minting factory runs deep.

“They have a strong connection to the premises, and our task is to update them continuously. They have the option on all rooms in the old factory, and we have developed a concept that we are gradually expanding,” explains interior architect Magnus Lindgren.

Three rooms, one vision

The first step was the Talangrummet, a space where younger talents can meet the company, become inspired and want to stay. It offers a playful and relaxed atmosphere. Next came the lab, designed to allow a step away from the digital, encouraging a more hands-on approach using paper, pens, cutting and assembling. The final element in this phase was the combined multifunctional room, which also serves as the reception. Inspiration came from the restaurant around the corner, Mäster Anders.

“It is their favourite restaurant and they wanted the same atmosphere,” says Magnus Lindgren. It was to function as a restaurant and bar for informal meetings. They host around 300 events per year in this space. Previously there was only a conference table, a few chairs, a projector and poor lighting. Now they wanted a more complete meeting place. They should not need to run off to a storage room or hire tables and chairs. The room should be autonomous.

Inspiration from history and surroundings with Valtech

The old factory did not only present challenges but also provided the starting point for several material choices. We retained the industrial character, and the coins inspired many of the metals in the restaurant area: brass tables and copper details. The architects also took inspiration from the large walnut tree growing in the courtyard.

“It is truly beautiful. It is enormous, like a roof over the entire courtyard, so walnut felt like an obvious choice for the details. Earlier we established the core concept for how we wanted to shape the premises, and naturally we drew on the character of the former factory.”

Good collaboration with unexpected skills development as a bonus

What matters most to Magnus Lindgren and the rest of the interiors team is that the client is satisfied and receives premises that are both functional and pleasant. And in this they have succeeded: Valtech wishes to continue the collaboration. They appreciate both the public spaces and the more discreet lab.

A delightful detail is that Valtech were so pleased with the restaurant area that the CEO sent all 200 employees on a barista course so they could make the most of the space.

“Yes, they care deeply about such small details. It is fantastic! For us it is self-evident to work with the client, not against them. We work towards their goals, not to create our own imprint. We look forward to continued collaboration with Valtech. They enjoy working with us and we enjoy working with them.”

Contact person

Kristina Jonasson

+46 708 23 14 33

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Mariedal

Refined conference facility
Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Interior Design
Building Preservation & Restoration, Culture, Hotels & Meetings
Client: Jönköping University & HÖFAB
Location: Jönköping
Project year: 2014–2015
Project type: Conference facility
Developer: Högskolefastigheter i Jönköping AB
Photographer: Patrik Svedberg

On a rise along the eastern shore of Munksjön stands Mariedal – a stately merchant’s villa from the 1850s, today used as a conference facility by Jönköping University. When the time came to refurbish the premises, the ambition was to create an inspiring environment for contemporary needs while carefully preserving and accentuating the building’s historic qualities.

An unpolished gem on historic ground. Högskolefastigheter i Jönköping were fully aware of what they were entrusted with at Munksjön. Mariedal was erected in the 19th century as a country retreat for the merchant Westman and his family. The property is sought after for both its heritage and its location. But time had left its mark, not only through wear, but also through the gradual refurbishments that had taken place over the years, giving the building a patchwork-like character.

When it was once again time for renewal, the intention was to adopt a holistic approach and bring forward the original qualities of the property. Tengbom was commissioned to restore and furnish the premises for modern needs. The assignment presented a challenge, requiring us to adapt the building for accessibility while recreating a classical aesthetic using historic materials and a coherent character.

The goal? To take a firm design approach and, with clear strokes, transform a rather tired and worn interior into a positive experience. We developed many bespoke solutions and also improvised new ones during construction, as the client identified additional needs along the way.

Modern interiors with an aesthetic that looks back

We decided early on to focus on the aesthetic of the period during which the building underwent its most extensive renovation, around 1912. Inspiration was drawn from signatures such as Waldemarsudde and Ellen Key. The rooms were given rich colour palettes and wallpapered with intricate botanical patterns. Based on our colour proposal, Statens konstråd selected appropriate artworks for the interiors. In the hall, for example, hangs an impressionistic oil painting whose expression is heightened by the dark colour scheme.

We gave each room its own character. In the upper salon, calm and cool tones set the mood, with dark blue and plum-coloured textiles. In the kitchen, we painted the walls in terracotta and added a diagonal chequered linoleum floor.

Bespoke details complete the impression

To create the right atmosphere, we designed key pieces like a plant stand, an easel for a digital screen, and a display cabinet with mesh panels. As the project evolved, we added smaller items too — the original candlesticks, waste bins, doorstops and tablecloths didn’t match the concept at all.

Form and function for the future

Sustainability was also a guiding value in the work with Mariedal. In addition to choosing natural materials and eco-labelled furniture, we made a considerable effort to assess what could be reused. We prioritised alterations to prominent public areas and preserved existing building components that were in acceptable condition. From a sustainability perspective, it is not justifiable to remove functioning equipment, ventilation, flooring and similar elements.

One can also speak of sustainability in stylistic terms. Within the university sector, there is neither the budget nor the rationale to continually adopt new design trends. For that reason, we selected products that we believe to be both timeless and functional.

At Mariedal, much of the work centred on refining the old and, with fairly modest means, achieving significant transformation in both aesthetics and functionality.

“We worked closely with the client and the developer throughout the project. It was a creative and exciting process for everyone involved,” says interior architect Ulrika Tjernström.

“Jönköping University had high ambitions for Mariedal but were accustomed to the standard solutions typically used in the university sector. Our interior concept deviated from that, yet they embraced it completely. The developer, in turn, faced the challenge of realising all the crafted details the premises required.”

Tengbom is proud to have contributed to what is hopefully a long refinement process – one that has begun in the remaining historic buildings around the central lake in Jönköping.

Contact person

Matt Patterson

+46 36 440 90 81

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Trygg-Hansa

Daring to cast off and succeed
Interior Design
Offices
Client: Trygg-Hansa
Location: Stockholm
Project years: 2017-2018

When Tengbom’s interior architects were commissioned to lead the transformation of Trygg-Hansa’s headquarters in Stockholm, the assignment stirred many emotions. With the utmost respect for the building and its history, we introduced a new and bold approach. An approach that once again placed the Tengbom imprint on the house.

Iconic Tengbom heritage

It was Anders Tengbom and his colleagues who once designed the now iconic brick building on Kungsholmen, completed in 1977. The building, originally created for Trygg-Hansa with its own restaurant, sports facilities and extensive art installations, now houses several tenants, and the insurance company has reduced its area to two floors. Forty years after completion, Tengbom was once again commissioned to review Trygg-Hansa’s office and operations, with the clear objective of optimising the office space from 26,000 to 7,200 square metres. This initiated a transformation process in which the majority of all 500 employees would now work in an activity-based environment.

We did not overlook the connection to the lifebuoy

A touch-down workspace in the atrium.

In close dialogue with the client and their own change manager, we established the concept “cast off” early in the process. This became a metaphor both for the journey ahead and for the new interior design concept. Aesthetically, this resulted in a combination of modern and characterful furniture together with rounded 1970s forms, ensuring the reference to the lifebuoy remained evident. Spatially, it resulted in a completely new layout with a large social meeting point called the Coffice, as well as workspaces and meeting rooms in various sizes and formats.

Dialogue above all

A defining aspect of the project was the dialogue between Tengbom and Trygg-Hansa’s steering group. With shared goals, one can go far.

“In this type of project, prioritisation is often necessary. Therefore, one of the architect’s most important tasks is to guide and support individuals and organisations through differing needs, while also explaining the consequences of various choices and compromises in a clear and accessible way. By seeing the whole, we can steer the project towards the best possible solution,” says Tengbom’s project lead architect Torbjörn Höeg.

Contact person

Kristina Jonasson

+46 708 23 14 33

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Kitchen & Table Kungsholmen

Africa meets grandmother on Manhattan
Interior Design
Restaurants
Client: Choice Hotels
Year: 2013
City: Stockholm

As part of the commission to give the entire Clarion Hotel Amaranten in Stockholm a new identity, we developed the interior concept for the new restaurant Kitchen & Table. Here you encounter a wonderfully creative mix of flavours and cultures in a vibrant, bustling and relaxed environment.

Kitchen & Table is run by the Swedish master chef Marcus Samuelsson. The inspiration for the restaurant concept stems from Samuelsson’s own background and his present life in Manhattan. Culinary experiences from many different international kitchens, created with local Swedish ingredients, offer a distinctly unique experience further enhanced by the atmosphere.

With the starting point “Africa meets grandmother”, we truly wanted to embrace the multicultural blend also within the interior concept.

Africa + grandmother Helga + New York = true

Marcus Samuelsson grew up in Sweden but has his roots in Africa. With the starting point “Africa meets grandmother”, we truly wanted to embrace the multicultural blend also within the interior concept. The environment is warm and rich in detail, with many specially designed features, including tables with African-inspired patterns.

With a little flexibility, you get far

Restaurant projects often have a short timeline, as our work progresses in parallel with the development of the premises. This was also the case at Kitchen & Table, where we began in January 2014 and the restaurant was ready for its opening already in May 2014.

We often encounter unexpected challenges, which we find creative ways to resolve together with the client and suppliers as we go.

Amaranten is a building from the 1960s, with old drawings that did not always prove entirely accurate. The large concrete fan room above the bar and kitchen area is one example. It appeared when we opened up the ceiling and instead became a striking, defining feature in the environment. Two columns that turned out to contain nothing but air were removed to make way for a large community table, reinforcing the relaxed atmosphere.

Closer to Malmö than to Stockholm?

Since the restaurant on Kungsholmen was inaugurated, we have also developed the concept for Kitchen & Table at the new Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live. There we have also created a new restaurant concept, Eatery Social Taquería.

Contact person

Kristina Jonasson

+46 708 23 14 33

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Focus Divider

Please do not disturb
Interior Design
Product Design
Client: Offecct
Year: 2013
Manufacturer: Offecct

As internal walls have disappeared and office spaces have opened up, the need in modern workplaces to create rooms within rooms has grown. Together with Offecct, we created Focus Divider – a piece of furniture designed for temporary, focused work.

Focus Divider was born from a project for an international client in the financial sector, with the aim of developing the typology of the open-plan office. It later found its way onto the market. As internal walls disappeared and workspaces opened up, a growing demand emerged for creating enclosed zones within larger environments. Focus Divider offers a retreat for temporary, concentrated work. The Tengbom design team consisted of product designer Daniel Lavonius Jarefeldt and interior architect Kristina Jonasson.

“The idea is to create a secluded space within the office landscape that enables more focused work. Focus Divider complements other workstations while also signalling that one wishes to work undisturbed.”

Kristina Jonasson, architect and head of interior design studio

An undisturbed oasis in the office

With new technology, our ways of working continue to evolve. This means faster processes, more communication, and the possibility to work around the clock in changing environments. At Tengbom, we develop new furniture and interiors every day to support people and colleagues in their daily work. Focus Divider is a product that offers the user a comfortably undisturbed workplace, where one can work in full concentration – like an oasis in a hectic everyday setting.

The sound-absorbing, textile-clad screen divides and structures a larger room without making it feel closed off. An opening in the frame provides a view of the surroundings. And who isn’t curious about what’s happening beyond one’s own sphere?

“We didn’t want the space to become too introverted, so we designed a window in the structure to offer a view across the office,” says Daniel Lavonius Jarefeldt.

Curious to see more of Tengbom’s interior projects?

Take a look at our interior design portfolio HERE to explore a curated selection.

Contact person

Kristina Jonasson

+46 708 23 14 33

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Carousel

A magical atmosphere that sends shivers down your spine
Interior Design
Restaurants
Client: Christopher Ellertsson, Lukas Moderato, Robin Moderato
Location: Gustavs Adolfs Torg, Stockholm
Year: 2015
Project type: Restaurant
Competences: Interior & Design, Hotel & Restaurant

In magnificent premises opposite the Royal Opera on Gustavs Adolfs Torg lies Carousel, a new Stockholm restaurant. Since its opening, the restaurant, its cuisine, and the captivating atmosphere have all drawn considerable attention.

“It is an atmosphere so magical that it sends shivers down your spine.”

This was how Viggo Cavling described Carousel in his review for SVD Perfect Guide. The lively yet relaxed setting has breathed new life into both the premises and the historic surroundings of Gustavs Adolfs Torg. Behind Carousel stand restaurateurs Christopher Ellertsson, and Lukas and Robin Moderato. Robin is part of the trio behind Vassa Eggen and Boquería – popular Stockholm restaurants for which we also developed the interior concepts.

Close collaboration with the restaurateurs

As before, we worked closely with the restaurateurs to shape the concept for Carousel, guided by their personal vision. Through an engaging and efficient design process, we were able to reuse a large portion of both the fixed and loose furnishings.

An old feature became a colourful carousel

Our aim was to create an environment that both embraced the building’s historic character and brought a fresh vibrancy to the area. Old and new, solid materials and rich detailing in an inspiring blend.

The characteristic carousel canopy above a chairtable half a level up in the restaurant was inspired by an existing ceiling recess, a remnant from when the premises housed Naglo, the previous restaurant. The carousel has since become a natural focal point – and lent its name to the entire venue. It is always rewarding to work with existing features and give them new – and sometimes unexpected – life.

Art at Carousel adds to the atmosphere

Since opening, Carousel has maintained a clear ambition to let its environment evolve continuously by exhibiting artworks from various artists and galleries. A passion for art has been part of the project from the start and remains a cornerstone of our concept – we recognised early on the potential of art to elevate a space. For this reason, we worked carefully with the wall surfaces and exhibition areas, ensuring they possessed their own character while still serving as a subtle backdrop that highlights the artworks.

The initiative is a true win-win: it provides a platform for artists to reach a wider audience while enriching the atmosphere at Carousel. Each new piece adds a fresh dimension to the space, keeping the environment vibrant and inspiring for both visitors and staff. It creates an experience that always feels current while supporting and showcasing creative talent.

Contact person

Kristina Jonasson

+46 708 23 14 33

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