Client:Hellasvägen Invest AB through Daniel Svensson at Energy Service Management
Location:
Höör, Skåne
Assignment years:
2019-2020
Phase:
Ongoing
Collaborators:
Oevis
Imagine designing an entire neighbourhood around a single oak tree — and naming it after that tree. That’s exactly the vision for Ekstaden, a new district in Höör, Skåne. Tengbom has developed a proposal that transforms an industrial area into a thriving residential community.
Ekstaden creates a small-scale, dense, and green neighborhood where social sustainability holds high importance. The street space and other public areas support walking, play, and relaxation through thoughtful design.
Once a hub for metalworking industries, the Hällbo area is transforming into a vibrant part of Höör, with social sustainability at its core. The district’s varied small-town character will feature open green spaces and intimate streets, encouraging interaction, strolls, and play.
“Children should be able to kick a ball just outside their door. Here, you can enjoy small-town life without moving to a suburban villa.”
Anders Nilsson, Urban planner
In the heart of Ekstaden, a green and leafy urban park sits at the center of a pedestrian-friendly strip with residential entrances and commercial spaces. In the southern section, townhouses with small outdoor areas line the park, allowing residents to step directly into the greenery. This thoughtful framing creates a secure and vibrant atmosphere. Illustration: Olof Eriksson, Oevis.
Small-town charm in every detail
The design of Ekstaden draws inspiration from central Höör, ensuring it feels like a natural extension of the surrounding landscape. Existing streets and pathways will seamlessly continue into the new district, leading to inviting public spaces and green areas.
To maintain a human-scale environment, buildings will range from two to four storeys, with the top floors set back to create a softer skyline. Historic trees are carefully integrated into the design, enhancing the district’s leafy character. With its proximity to the historic Gästis area and the Kolljungabäcken stream, Ekstaden is more than just built around an oak — it extends and enriches the region’s cultural and natural heritage.
With its location near the train station, Ekstaden is the perfect home for young families commuting from Malmö and Lund.
Lower buildings to the south provide better light in the courtyards.The houses have a varied design to create a varied, lively feeling.The elevated ground floors in particular will be perfect premises for shops and restaurantsIn order to create a greener urban environment and a visual connection between the street and the courtyard, green areas are placed in each block.
Collaborators:
Serneke, Älvstrandsbolaget, SOM Architects, Entasis, Semrén & Månsson
As Gothenburg continues to grow, Lindholmen has become one of the city’s most talked-about urban development projects. Not least because it will soon be home to the tallest skyscraper in the Nordics — Karlatornet. Tengbom has supported the City Planning Office throughout the process, contributing to the masterplan for Karlavagnsplatsen.
Lindholmen is being developed into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood, featuring housing, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, and hotels. The new developments align with the “Vision Älvstaden”, reinforcing a more urban and interconnected Lindholmen.
Tengbom’s extensive role in Karlastaden has included shaping planning conditions, contributing to the formal planning documents, and developing a quality programme for public spaces and neighbourhood design. We have also conducted social and child impact assessments.
Photo: Zynka
A new urban district takes shape
The overarching ambition has been to seamlessly integrate the new district with surrounding areas and services, significantly enhancing connectivity and fostering vibrant community interactions. Instead of solely facing the Göta River, Lindholmen will become part of a broader urban fabric stretching towards Kvilletorget and the rest of Hisingen.
Karlastaden – designed for accessibility
“We have placed great emphasis on ensuring that public spaces are prioritised between buildings. The design of streets and squares at Karlavagnsplatsen plays a key role in making the area accessible to everyone,” says Ylva Ralph.
This means minimising traffic within the blocks and ensuring that all areas are usable for people of all ages and abilities. Green spaces and play areas have been incorporated into both private and public spaces — even on rooftops.
A blueprint for sustainable neighbourhoods
Sustainability has been central to the planning process, with a strong focus on social, economic, and environmental factors. Karlastaden follows the BREEAM Communities certification to uphold its original vision of sustainability at every stage of development. The goal? To make Karlastaden a benchmark for innovative and sustainable urban design.
Client:Riksbyggen, MIdroc, Nordr, Lunds kommun, LKF, LKP
Location:
Margretedal, Lunds kommun
Project years:
2017-ongoing
Assignment:
Parallel mission for the Margretedal quarter
Can the warmth of home life be extended into the streets? Tengbom’s proposal for Margretedal reimagines the urban space — creating entirely new social arenas.
Tengbom and Margretedal go way back. In 1999, we won an architectural competition to transform this former industrial area in Lund into a residential neighbourhood. Nearly 25 years later, the city has evolved, and so have the needs of its residents. Increased traffic on Södra Vägen and an open structure that no longer serves the area mean it’s time for a new approach.
The vision? Bold and compact. Three architecture firms, including Tengbom, joined the challenge of proposing a new structure. The goal was to create central-city living with high residential quality, striking architecture, lush greenery, and a rich cultural environment.
The park houses feature lightweight materials and sit among abundant greenery, creating an experiential and varied urban space. The block remains open while maintaining a sense of enclosure through the surrounding street areas. Hardebergastråket transforms into a scenic promenade that enlivens the neighborhood.
Architecture that fosters new connections
As a city with a constant influx of visitors, Lund demands a strong contextual approach. Our ambition is to create a district with great social qualities — a place that actively encourages encounters between people.
“It’s about finding architecture that solves multiple challenges at once. We don’t want to compete with the old town centre; we want to contribute something with its own identity. A forward-thinking concept that brings added value to the neighbourhood.”
Our proposal makes the city more accessible — imagine a lively, green street where paths cross, dogs play, and neighbours stop for a coffee. The urban environment is designed with variety in mind: a vibrant social thoroughfare, intimate alleyways, and private retreats.
The building scale in the alleys and the generous forecourt area create space for spontaneous encounters and interactions among neighbors.
Neighbourhood life, designed for well-being
Developed in close collaboration with Lund Municipality and the developers, our design prioritises quality of life. A mix of housing sizes creates diverse living opportunities, while varied building heights and a carefully designed roofscape enrich the overall experience. Many buildings will also feature private or shared rooftop terraces — perfect for gardening or spontaneous gatherings.
The angled and narrowing alleys reduce noise from the south while creating a comfortable scale and climate within the streets. In the park buildings, private balconies pair with a shared rooftop terrace, keeping outdoor space always within reach.
Harmonious tones of brown and beige define the neighborhood. Shared outdoor areas blend with private residential courtyards, terraces, and individual outdoor spaces.
Arvika Municipality’s new comprehensive plan has been adopted, becoming the first in Sweden to be certified in equality. The FairShare method systematically addresses discrimination and promotes human rights to build a more socially sustainable society. But what does it mean to certify a comprehensive plan, and what outcomes can we expect? Let’s find out!
Ida Svensson, Head of Urban Development, Arvika
The comprehensive plan includes six equality commitments focusing on inclusion and participation. By prioritizing groups such as children, young people, and the elderly, the municipality aims to create added value for the entire community.
“For instance, improving public transport in Arvika could reduce loneliness among the elderly while benefiting other groups in the municipality,” says Ida Svensson, Director of Urban Development for Arvika Municipality.
Step one: analysis
The FairShare process began with a thorough analysis of the municipality’s current situation, based on statistics, strategic documents, and interviews.
“We consulted experts in fields like education, culture, and leisure. We asked questions such as: What is Arvika like today? What are the challenges? Which groups are excluded from their human rights?”
Ida Svensson
Children and young people were a central focus of the analysis, particularly regarding democratic issues where their voices were often unheard, and educational and socioeconomic disparities between young men and women.
“We examined how they live, the groups they align with, and noted that girls generally pursue higher education and often move away after graduating,” says Ida. “We identified ingrained norms within the municipality and a tendency for individuals to remain in their initial social groups, like the ‘football group.’”
FairShare as a framework
FairShare provides guidelines for integrating equality into urban development processes and ensuring social sustainability. This includes both guidance and specifications to support systematic efforts. Developed in collaboration with Helsingborg Municipality, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, RISE, and Tengbom, the certification addresses gaps in tools for municipal equality planning.
“The pre-study for FairShare revealed that municipalities lack tools to concretely incorporate equality into planning processes, especially in working towards global goals,” says Ulrika Signal, Planning Architect at Tengbom. “While there is strong intent, the gap between intention and implementation is evident.”
The system has two parts:
Guidance (Project Report): This includes methods and techniques for ensuring the necessary competence to work with equality in urban planning, alongside tools like site analysis, norm analysis, and dimensioning tools.
Equality Work Specifications: These provide support and requirements for systematic efforts and process management.
Collecting facts and analyzing inequality
Arvika Municipality conducted a comprehensive equality analysis, revealing disparities in access to services and opportunities. Dialogues with residents highlighted the need for more activities and meeting places.
The analysis identified divides between urban and rural areas, “new” and “long-established” Swedes, and conflicting interests like “high culture” versus “car culture.” Challenges also included mental health issues, particularly loneliness among elderly residents.
Engaging all perspectives
Engaging citizens early in the planning process is crucial, though often challenging. Arvika adopted an outreach strategy to include all groups in the FairShare process.
“Before consultations, we visited schools, met with the municipal pensioners’ council, visited care homes, and organized pizza nights for young people,” says Ida Svensson. “We also held workshops with local associations and businesses.”
Dialogues revealed issues like limited service access in rural areas and transport challenges for young people and the elderly. Young people expressed a need for unstructured, inclusive spaces, while initiatives like opening church facilities addressed specific needs.
Prioritizing groups to benefit all
Based on the collected data, Arvika Municipality prioritized children, young people, and the elderly in its equality work. This led to six measurable equality commitments integrated into the comprehensive plan, guiding future detailed planning and investment decisions.
A compass for social sustainability
The comprehensive plan serves as a strategic guide for the municipality’s future development, feeding into budget processes and strategic plans.
“The analysis could have been conducted independently, but the FairShare framework systematizes the work,” says Ida. “It puts these efforts on an agenda, ensuring compliance with conventions like the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child.”
Arvika strives for fair, socially sustainable urban planning with ongoing assessments and reviews.
“The FairShare process has pushed our boundaries,” says Ida Svensson. “We now have a clear plan to follow up on.”
“Arvika’s work with FairShare demonstrates how clear goals and concrete efforts for social sustainability can inspire other municipalities,” says Ulrika Signal.
Equality commitments
Connecting across groups: Children, young people, and the elderly meet outside their own groups to foster meaningful leisure, health, and well-being.
Accessible elderly housing: Housing for the elderly is located near services and transport, with outdoor spaces designed for recreation and well-being.
Intergenerational interaction: Proximity fosters interaction and mutual support across age groups.
Improved access to spaces: Accessibility to spaces for leisure, health, and well-being is increased, with better independent travel options.
Participation in design: Prioritized groups contribute to shaping physical environments and receive clear information about available opportunities.
Status:
Declaration of Intent approved by the municipality, April 2024
Visualizations:
PLAY-TIME Barcelona
From a distance, it resembles a hovering vessel. But inside, the proposed velodrome is designed to host cyclists from around the world, while also functioning as a multisport arena for concerts and exhibitions. The proposal also includes an adjacent 80-room hotel—a vision developed by Tengbom.
Tengbom is responsible for the conceptual design of the velodrome in Jönköping. As of April 2024, the municipality has approved a declaration of intent, marking the first step in the construction process. The multi-arena, including the velodrome and hotel, is planned for Hedenstorp, just a ten-minute bike ride from downtown Jönköping.
“We are crossing our fingers that this project becomes a reality,” says Matt Patterson, Office Director and Architect at Tengbom in Jönköping, who has been involved in the project since its inception alongside Jonas Marculescu, Simon Fast, and Erik Wingquist.
Local materials, local craftsmanship, local expertise
What would a velodrome be without Småland timber?
The design concept suggests a wooden structure or a hybrid of timber columns and concrete slabs. Timber, a vital material for transitioning to a carbon-neutral world, also promotes health and well-being while reflecting Småland’s traditions in architecture, craftsmanship, and industry.
“Timber ties the design to Småland’s identity—geographically, historically, and industrially,” Matt explains.
With major timber industries in the region, the project can minimize transportation emissions from raw materials to prefabricated components. The design includes timber facades for both the velodrome and the hotel. Green roofs with sedum and solar panels will enhance both buildings. Sedum improves rainwater absorption and cools the rooftop microclimate, which helps solar panels operate more efficiently on warm days.
An attraction boosting public health
Jönköping has strong ties to cycling, notably through the Vätternrundan race. Centrally located in Sweden, 93% of licensed cyclists live within a 300-kilometer radius of the city.
“With the velodrome, Jönköping becomes a new attraction, both nationally and internationally. It provides new training opportunities that encourage residents to lead more active lifestyles, ultimately contributing to improved public health”
Matt Patterson
Sustainability x innovation
Proximity to the Vattenledningsområdet recreational area increases accessibility for city residents. The velodrome, with its distinctive design, becomes a landmark for Jönköping, contributing to Hedenstorp’s identity.
“Building with local materials, manufacturers, and expertise also strengthens Jönköping as an innovation hub for timber construction and sustainable architecture,” concludes Matt.
Maybe you got to pet the fish at the petting aquarium? Maybe you read or did a science experiment and learned more about underwater flora and fauna? For the H22 City Expo, we created the Havoteket Pavilion in Helsingborg, a sustainable place to learn for anyone who is curious about the sea.
During the H22 City Expo, around forty school and preschool classes booked lessons with a marine educator. Here, students got to take a closer look at oceanic micro life and create their own food webs.
Havoteket – an urban ocean space for the public
The pavilion served as a prototype for tomorrow’s inclusive educational environment, with outdoor learning and activities for people of all ages. Visitors got to learn about the ocean from a sustainable perspective. Kids of all ages got to meet up, read, conduct science experiments and learn, as well as pet fish at the petting aquarium. The concept was based on a clear perspective of inclusivity – everyone should feel welcome at Havoteket.
“Together, we wanted to create an urban venue to gather and learn, where visitors could be amazed by marine life and see how important it is to take care of it, both every day and as part of urban development,” says Berit Christenson, Regional Manager at Hemsö.
Havoteket was created as a partnership between the City of Helsingborg, Hemsö community properties, Tengbom architects, Serneke and the Port of Helsingborg.
Eco-friendly architecture
The architecture of Havoteket reflected the ocean and wind, with elements of sustainability and circular solutions. The largely reusable pavilion was nine meters tall and built with scaffolding, wooden planks, plywood sheets and scaffold netting. The billowing fabric along the facade is intended to be reminiscent of waves on the ocean. The open exhibition space totaled 185 square meters and visitors came in and out via three entrances.
The concept was based on a clear perspective of inclusivity – everyone should feel welcome at Havoteket
The open exhibition space totaled 185 square meters and visitors came in and out via three entrances.
Designing eco-friendly architecture that is equal, inclusive, and accessible requires a creative and incisive collaboration. Havoteket is a great example of this approach. Hopefully, more initiatives like this will emerge. When professionals work across boundaries and titles, they create new spaces that benefit people, society, and the environment.
After the H22 City Expo, the team dismantled Havoteket. Following a circular approach, they will reuse both the land and building materials.
The design mimics ocean waves with billowing fabric.
The Trikåfabriken building in Hammarby Sjöstad exemplifies how contemporary architecture can connect the past with the present while adding a new layer to the city’s history. In 2015, Tengbom won the architectural competition announced by Fabegé, and today, a completed hybrid building demonstrates how architects will need to work in the future.
Trikåfabriken is located in Hammarby Sjöstad, in southern Stockholm. Photo: Felix Gerlach
A changing neighborhood
Trikåfabriken is a 25,000-square-meter office building located in the former industrial district of Hammarby Sjöstad, an area undergoing significant transformation. The building and its neighboring properties retain a distinct industrial character, which has been carefully preserved and highlighted in its redevelopment. The original brick structure from 1929 has been expanded with a five-story wooden extension. The project also included a complete interior renovation of the entire block. After demolition, only the structural frame of the original building remained.
The team merged the previous separate entrances into one main entrance. The atrium now serves as the central hub for all tenants and welcomes the general public to the heart of the complex. Photo: Felix Gerlach
Central atrium
Entrances via bridges enhance flexibility. Photo: Felix Gerlach
The design centers the building’s internal communication around a main staircase with elevators in the new atrium. To maximize flexibility, the team added bridges to each floor. These bridges provide views over the newly designed, plaza-like space.
All entries are accessed via these bridges, creating a dynamic setup for tenants who prefer shorter leases or need flexibility in their spaces. Co-working areas also act as adaptable zones, accommodating varying needs and functions between tenants.
Tengbom has provided tenant adaptations and interior design for the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, Hyper Island, and the ground-floor café, Yume.
Wood is wonderful
Wood is a prominent material in Trikåfabriken, offering both a tactile and educational experience. It reflects an honest design philosophy where nothing is hidden or artificial. The ambition is to make the connection between old and new as clear as possible, which is why the wooden framework is exposed internally and visible from the exterior, showcasing both columns and floor slabs.
Trikåfabriken’s wooden frame generates 50% less CO2 than steel or concrete would, and also helps balance indoor humidity levels. Photo: Robin HayesPhoto: Robin Hayes
Wood is sustainable
Wood is a material that most people can relate to, and many find it pleasant to interact with. Beyond giving Trikåfabriken a strong identity and character, it is, of course, an environmentally smart choice and a contributing factor to its BREEAM Very Good certification. A wooden framework binds carbon and is lighter than both steel and concrete, enabling a lighter extension that required less structural reinforcement.
Contemporary design in Trikåfabriken
The façade of the extension features corten steel, a material with a strong character. It complements the original brickwork without mimicking it. To highlight the connection between old and new, the design includes a visual break. An entire floor made of glass creates this separation.
The Corten steel roof and façade consists largely of recycled material and is maintenance-free throughout its lifespan. Photo: Felix Gerlach
Awards and Recognitions:
Winner of the Architecture Award, Karlstad Municipality 2017 & 2018
Contractor:
Löfbergs fastigheter/SPG Bostad
Bryggudden, Karlstad’s newest district, sits right on the water, just a stone’s throw from the city center. The gentle sounds of boats in the Inner Harbour fill the air. The rich aroma of Löfberg’s Coffee Roasters drifts through the streets. Historic harbor warehouses stand beside modern housing, creating a vibrant and timeless waterfront atmosphere.
Bryggudden is growing! The number of homes is increasing at a steady pace and is filled with people who want to live here, where classic landmarks and old buildings meet new. Bryggudden is surrounded by water on two sides. All the apartments in the new buildings have balconies and if you look east, there is a view of Pråmkanalen. When Löfbergs moved their warehouse, the ambition of Löfberg Fastigheter AB was to fill the area with more apartments, a large food store, a preschool and a multi storey car park. Today, Bryggudden is an area full of life.
New residential area surrounded by water
On the south-west side of Bryggudden there is a quay area where you can walk along the jetties, cafes, and outdoor restaurants. If you turn east, there is a canal area where the sides of the buildings are facing the street. These two areas meet at the Redaretorget at the southernmost tip of the area. This is where the city’s newest landmark can be found, in the shape of Karlstad’s tallest building: a 20-storey high apartment complex housing 62 flats with a view of Karlstad and Vänern.
600 high quality homes
Tengbom has been involved in Bryggudden since the project began. The team has developed seven phases—four completed, two underway, and one still on the drawing board.
In recent years, several large construction projects have finished, with more on the way. These include both rental and privately owned apartments. So far, Tengbom has designed over 600 modern, high-quality homes in Bryggudden.
Our vision for Bryggudden has been to create exclusive residences inspired by the character of the old harbor warehouses in the area.
A touch of the old warehouse
The classic 1950s buildings with light brick across Pråmkanalen inspired the latest phases of Bryggudden. The upcoming phases maintain the same volume and scale but take on colors from surrounding buildings. Dark red brick and black detailing create a strong connection to the harbor warehouses.
“We use a lot of bricks and solid materials,” says Anki Haasma, architect and office manager. “The client, Löfberg Fastigheter, wants to preserve the marina feel.”
Well-known landmarks in Karlstad frame the new area, and many residents enjoy views of Karlstad’s water tower.
As part of the contest for land allocation in a new district for housing and daily consumer goods, the aim was to create a future-orientated, urban, mixed-use district fully adapted to its surroundings in Brunnshög. The objective is to develop the Brunnshög district, based in Lund, into the world´s leading environment for innovation and research and a showcase for world-class urban development. By adopting a sensible, responsible approach to planning, we envisage a fantastic place in which to live, work and spend time. The vision is to make Brunnshög sufficiently appealing to attract visitors from all over the world. But how?
Situated in the north east of Lund, the new district of Brunnshög is emerging around the two research facilities of MAX IV and ESS. It is envisaged that the area will be home to around 40,000 residents and workers.
Illustration: Tengbom
Our vision of a sustainable community
As our society grows increasingly urbanised, we face the considerable challenges posed by climate change, more stringent demands on sustainability, constant time pressure and ill health. Although much of what makes us feel good costs nothing – chatting with our neighbours, daily exercise and a good night’s sleep – this is typically what many of us are lacking. Climate change is posing new, increasingly demanding challenges on the robustness of developments in relation to heat and water. Global warming is an issue many people find difficult to comprehend. What difference does it make if I take a holiday on the local hiking trail rather than travelling to Thailand?
Although much of what makes us feel good costs nothing – chatting with our neighbours, daily exercise and a good night’s sleep – this is typically what many of us are lacking.
Architecture which maximises sensory impression
When devising the concept for the district in proximity to the future square and tramway stop in Brunnshög, it was imperative that its functions and ambitions would meet the high standards encompassed by the Brunnshög vision. Our proposal involves creating a living environment for people and animals, which encourages taking the time to live and breathe, rather than consuming products. Minimising environmental impact by sharing, renting, borrowing or exchanging items. Maximising sensory impression through appealing architecture, which emphasises cultivation, food and dialogue.
Illustration: Tengbom
A district focused on the dining area
Our new district—the dining area of the future—focuses on the entire life cycle of food. It covers everything from cultivation to sales, preparation, and food waste management. The area is deeply connected to food and the dialogue around its role in the future of the city. A robust flexibility allows various participants to contribute and interpret food’s significance in different ways.
Our vision with the district is to create a diverse range of urban spaces of different sizes, functions and green structures. We want the buildings constructed here to stand for a hundred years. That is why we chose bricks for the façade, symbolising safety, warmth, identification, power and authority. Steel, wood and glass elements were also added as a clear compliment to the central brickwork. Over time, vines will grow over façades and balconies, becoming an integrated part of the design. The structures withstand use, reuse, and the test of time.
Type of project:
Urban Development, Process support
Competences:
Urban Planning
Norra Djurgårdsstaden is one of Europe’s largest areas of urban development, with plans to construct 12,000 new homes and 35,000 new jobs among other things. In 2013, we were given the task by Stockholm City to be the process support for the development of a new vision and urban construction strategies for the development of a world class sustainable neighbourhood.
Stockholm is on track to become a city with a million inhabitants as early as 2024. To accommodate both new and existing residents, the city must continue to evolve. To meet the growing demand for homes, jobs, services, public transport, kindergartens, green spaces, culture, and sports, Norra Djurgårdsstaden is taking shape as a new district with a strong environmental profile.
Illustration: Tengbom
Development over thirty years
Norra Djurgårdsstaden runs all the way from Husarviken to the north, over a large port area to Loudden to the south. If you had been here during the last few years, you would not have been able to miss the vibrant creativity we are experiencing. The planning of the new area started at the beginning of the 2000s and the development will continue in stages up until approximately 2030. In addition to 12,000 new homes and 35,000 jobs, a modern port and other strategic infrastructure such as a new tramline is created.
Support for the development of vision and strategy
Early in 2013, we were given the task by Stockholm City to be the process support for the development of a new vision and urban construction strategies for the development of Norra Djurgårdsstaden. Urban development processes are often both long and complex particularly when it comes to large projects such as this. A clear vision helps increase the quality and experience of the city. Just like other large cities, Stockholm has an important task to present solutions for a growing population. At the same time, it must reduce energy and resource consumption.
Through the dialogue, we find the answers together
To run processes in collaboration with our clients is amongst the most fun and rewarding things we know – it is through the dialogue that we together can develop and define both targets and strategies. In this case, we organized several large workshops and dialogue sessions both with participants from Stockholm city and invited guests including industry colleagues from OMA (Netherlands) and Gehl Architects (Denmark). Together, we tested the usability of the defined urban construction strategies and developed the vision for Norra Djurgårdsstaden.
No two projects are the same – and the same goes for the process to reach the goal. To engage the participants and drive the project forward in the best possible way and also to develop as useful a material as possible. We developed several new workshop exercises during the course of the project.
No two projects are the same – and the same goes for the process to reach the goal.
Working towards the same goal
Out of the process and our collaboration with Stockholm city, a fantastic vision emerged with concrete urban construction strategies for Norra Djurgårdsstaden. Based on the material, we developed vision documents, illustrations, graphic documentation and workshop materials. In conjunction with this, we also worked on a renewed environment and sustainability program. With great care we continuously insured that the two projects could be woven together in a common direction and a well-established vision.
Illustration: Tengbom
Vision Norra Djurgårdsstaden
Norra Djurgårdsstaden will be developed into a vibrant and sustainable world class port city. A city which attracts the most skilled people and the most successful companies in the world. The vision for a sustainable and climate-smart urban environment will drive the development of innovative environmental technologies. This will transform Norra Djurgårdsstaden into a hub for the businesses of the future.
The five overriding urban construction strategies
A living city
New homes and jobs are coexisting side by side with new construction, adjacent districts and infrastructure. Our city– 24 hours a day – every day.
Accessible and close by
Here, we are creating a dense and accessible city that provides the basis for sustainable modes of transport. Both on foot, by bicycle or public transport.
Responsible for climate and resources
Contribute to the development and market Swedish environmental technology in Stockholm, Sweden and abroad. Just like other large cities, Stockholm has an important task to present solutions for a growing population. At the same time, it must reduce energy and resource consumption.
Let nature do its job
Improved existing and new green areas offers human well-being and an effective circulation. Thoughtful green spaces provide a functioning ecosystem, year after year.
Enthusiasm and learning
When citizens engage in various forums, they become motivated, which in turn strengthens place attachment and identity.
Dialogues with residents highlighted the need for more activities and meeting places.
What would a velodrome be without Småland timber?
