the Pavilion // Marge Arkitekter

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As a part of the “Hästskon 12 Metropolis Block” city regeneration challenge, Marge Arkitekter is chargeable for the design, planning and execution of the brand new pavilion constructing at Sergels Torg. With its location subsequent to the intersection of the streets of Malmskillnadsgatan, Sveavägen and Hamngatan and the sq. of Sergels torg, the brand new pavilion, along with the adjoining staircase, is central to the redesign of town block.

The constructing ought to be capable of accommodate the movement of individuals from the doorway/exit of Sergels Torg, contribute to creating the place really feel protected and alluring, in addition to forming a part of the event of a beautiful metropolis centre.

Of central concern was the matter of deal with the positioning’s a number of ranges and make the city area simpler to navigate each for guests and residents.

The smaller scale of the pavilion, at the side of the seen edges of the joists and its placement subsequent to the brand new staircase, contributes to make clear and elucidate the connection between the lowered Sergels Torg, the Hamngatan avenue and the upper located Malmskillnadsgatan avenue. The pink color scheme creates a transparent distinction to the adjoining brown and gray tones and transforms the constructing, seen from a distance, to an orienting landmark.

The façade design in dyed, pink concrete has been developed in shut collaboration with artist Gunilla Klingberg.

Totally different matrix supplies, colors and patterns have been examined and a number of other take a look at castings had been carried out. Solar screens within the type of exterior awnings of the identical color because the concrete lend the constructing a lightweight expression and produce a sustainable indoor local weather. The main focus has been on growing an open constructing with out a rear that provides a smaller, extra intimate scale to the in any other case large-scale metropolis area.The façade has been awarded the LEED Core and Shell Platinum certifications.