Transformation of a brutalist gem in Uppsala

We are currently developing Sverre, a residential property on a prominent site facing Vaksala torg in central Uppsala. The project is on assignment for developer Uppsalahem. The block was originally designed by the Anker-Gate-Lindegren architectural practice at the end of the 1960s and comprised solely of large apartments. The key design objective was to provide more residential units in the existing building by subdividing large apartments into smaller ones, as well as adding a two-storey roof extension and a new complementary building in the courtyard with additional apartments. Both volumes are between five and seven floors high with retail spaces such as restaurants and other businesses on the ground floor.

The construction works on site have commenced and we are thrilled to witness the transformation the building will undergo. The work is expected to be completed in 2020-2021.

KS wins competition in Hagastaden in Stockholm

Kjellander Sjöberg has won the invited design competition for the city block Ribosomen in eastern Hagastaden, a new district in northern Stockholm, and has been assigned to develop the project together with the real estate company Humlegården. Ribosomen is a residential scheme relating strongly to the classical 19th century urban typology of the Vasastan area. The proposal follows the local urban design principles and takes advantage of the location between two parks, linking them via a passage and an open green courtyard. The block’s footprint is a trapezium, with towers in each corner and lower interconnecting buildings in between. The façade articulations are contemporary interpretations of the existing buildings in the district, with elements of historically interesting industrial architecture. They are carried out throughout in brick of muted colours.

Ribosomen is part of the new detailed development plan that the City of Stockholm has developed for Norrtull and eastern Hagastaden, at the north of the inner city. Today, the area consists largely of infrastructure and unused industrial land, but it is proposed to become a dense, vibrant urban environment and a new northern entrance to Stockholm that also provides connections to the Royal National City Park. The DDP is about to proceed to the public hearing stage, with construction planned to commence in 2022.

Housing cooperative Solkvarteret wins a sustainability award

Housing cooperative Solkvarteret has been awarded the title of ‘The Smartest Property in Southern Sweden’ for its focus on locally produced renewable energy. The award was presented at the Real Estate Fair in Malmö on 27^th February by Jan Eliasson, the former Deputy Secretary-General of the UN. The scheme was designed by Kjellander Sjöberg and is a collaboration between the property developer Serneke and the energy supplier E.ON. The project, located in the Hyllie neighbourhood in Malmö, comprises 83 apartments and will be nearly self-sufficient in terms of electricity. The sustainable lifestyle will be made easier thanks to many new innovative solutions, such as solar cells on the roof providing renewable energy, batteries storing the energy when the sun is not shining and utilizing the kinetic energy of the lifts.

KS wins competition to design new bridge in Malmö

Kjellander Sjöberg has, in collaboration with the London-based bridge engineer Ian Firth and Sweco Civil, won the competition for a new bridge in Malmö. The bridge will be built in Varvsstaden and become a new meeting place at the waterfront, creating a new path between the city’s older districts and the Västra hamnen district.

The point of departure for the design of the overall form and the material choice was the former Kockum’s shipbuilding industry. The character of the historic ships with its smooth curves can be seen referenced in the shape, bulging slightly outwards.

The bridge is designed to be sustainable and require a minimal level of maintenance. It will be constructed with commonly used industrial materials, such as brick, metal and wood. It is set to become a beautiful object, fulfilling its primary function, interconnecting the urban fabric and providing the opportunity for crossing the water at different speeds.

KS wins architectural competition in Elinelund

Kjellander Sjöberg has, in collaboration with Veidekke Eiendom, won the land transfer competition in respect of Höbalen 2 plot in Elinelund in southern Malmö. The proposed residential scheme will become a beautiful addition to the neighbourhood, comprising three timber residential buildings forming a sheltered courtyard for everyone to meet, and with play in its foundation. The landscaping is to be modelled for both spontaneous and organised play, for both the livelier play of older children as well as the calmer play of younger ones.

The proposal draws its inspiration partly from traditional layouts of old villages, with allotments and farms, and partly from historic half-timbered houses. The ambition is to create a captivating residential environment with as little carbon footprint as possible, in line with the Local Roadmap for Climate Neutral Construction and Civil Engineering Sector in Malmö 2030 initiative, and to address issues related to social sustainability.

Jureskogs

Kjellander Sjöberg’s roadside restaurant for Jureskogs opens to the public. It is located next to the European road E4 close to Mjölby and is the first one in a series of restaurants proposed along the Swedish roads.

Jureskogs would like to alter the reputation of fast food and show that it could be both simple and of good quality, as well as fair and right for animals, the environment, wellbeing and health. This long-term approach to food can be also seen within the architecture itself. The ambition was to create a sustainable building of high architectural quality which resulted in a welcoming place employing natural materials both on the inside and outside. Materials that last and become more and more beautiful over time. A place where people want to stop and where the overhanging eaves above the veranda invite for staying outdoors as well indoors. The genuine, simple and relaxed characteristics are also manifested in the layout of the restaurant itself. Wooden pillars in a square grid create a spatial division for diverse seating arrangements with the kitchen is in the centre, allowing for direct interaction between chefs and guests.

It is a restaurant worth making a detour for.

KS wins competition to climate proof Faaborg in Denmark

Kjellander Sjöberg has, in collaboration with GHB Landskabsarkitekter, Mogens A. Morgen, Realise and Tyréns, won an invited competition to create a strategic development plan for Faaborg, a coastal town located on the island of Funen in southern Denmark, one of the oldest trading cities in the country. Faaborg is currently facing three major challenges – the port area is at high risk of flooding caused by the climate change, the historically and culturally valuable city centre needs to reinforce its connections to the surrounding landscape and the entire town suffers from a decrease in population. To address those, and to maintain the town’s strong position as an attractive urban environment and a tourist destination, the Faaborg municipality and Realdania jointly organized the competition, inviting three teams to participate in an open process which provided multiple opportunities for an open dialogue.

Jury’s statement: “The winning proposal “We grow Faaborg” ties the city together in the most beautiful way as well as bridges our past to the future with cultivation in its core; be it food, sport, wellness or art.”

Jureskogs opening soon

The construction of Jureskog’s first roadside restaurant, designed by Kjellander Sjöberg, has started. It is expected to open in January 2020.

The development of the concept for the restaurant has been characterized by a strong focus on sustainability and high quality throughout the whole process; from cooking with local produce to choosing timber as the construction material. It is an attempt to establish the slowest fast food by making conscious and long-term decisions. The same approach has formed the building itself, building with natural and sustainable materials. All in a warm, soft colour scale.

The restaurant is located in Mjölby, next to the European road E4, and is the first in a series of fast food restaurants with the best hamburgers along the Swedish roads.

Elderly Care Skärvet wins LEED Project of the Year 2019!

The LEED Project of the Year award is organized by the Sweden Green Building Council with the aim to reward the best project certified according to the LEED system during the past year, as well as to recognize sustainable construction in Sweden.

Kjellander Sjöberg designed Elderly Care Skärvet in collaboration with Skanska Sweden as the developer and builder. The building is one of the first schemes built within the area Bäckaslöv in Växjö, set to become a brand-new sustainable neighbourhood. Elderly Care Skärvet has received LEED Platinum status with 94 points and thus is an elderly care facility with the highest level of certification in the world.

The building was designed to be as light and open as possible. There is for example a conservatory, physical medicine and rehabilitation facilities and a green house on the roof, all created to be easily accessible.

Architect: Kjellander Sjöberg
Tenant: Humana AB
Energy Declaration: Skanska Teknik
Interior designer: Ljusrum
Landscape architect: Urbio

Start of the development of Gustav III:s torg with a new travel centre in Östersund

Kjellander Sjöberg, together with Krook & Tjäder, takes part in the development of the Gustav III:s torg in Östersund. Diös real estate company has initiated a joint collaborative process with the municipality of Östersund to drive the planning process for the area. The main goal is to develop the city as a whole and to retain the area around the square as an attractive and vibrant city centre, elevating opportunities for sustainable means of travel and new movement patterns. The point of departure is to create an inviting, safe neighbourhood with housing, culture, offices, commerce and a hotel. A good meeting place with a lot of people, full of relevant and varied content. The central location of the site favours creation of naturally open flows between the city centre and the surrounding areas with more residents and new businesses.

Shop Talk 03: Media and architecture

Putting urban environments and buildings into perspective – from a historical, cultural and international point of view – can media contribute to a deeper and more nuanced discourse on what the built environment should or can do? On what expectations, dreams and basic requirements can we as citizens, users, developers, planners and politicians set? Debates on whether good architecture and urban design, seen as long-term sustainable, are important for the society and how can journalists and critics raise awareness of which processes and conditions create them? Broaden the discussion about which conflicts, economic frameworks and types of consensus are needed for the built environment to meet our needs – on beauty, function and belonging?

Guests:
Gunilla Kronvall, Sveriges Arkitekter Skåne
Ingemar Gråham, Malmö stad
Katarina Rundgren, Testbedstudio
Cecilia Johanson Wihlborg, Wihlborgs
Susanna Dzamic, Sveriges Radio
Jonas Gillberg, Sydsvenska Dagbladet
Andreas Schönström, Malmö kommun
Jonas Michanek, Malmö stad.

Time: 22nd August, 08:00-09:00
Place: Engelbrektsgatan 7, Malmö

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KS has signed a road map towards a climate-neutral construction sector

KS is one of the actors who has signed City of Malmö’s road map towards a climate-neutral construction sector 2030 according to the 2030 Agenda. It covers comprehensive requirements for the entire construction process. Everyone who signed the document pledges themselves to, amongst other things, actively implement circular economy, resource efficiency, climate-neutral construction sites, choice of climate-neutral building materials and means of transport as well as to present specific measures for reduced emissions. This initiative matches KS’s official ambition to concentrate efforts with our clients towards a better climate. The initiative has captured the interest of the government and is supported by the Fossil Free Sweden organisation.