The softly shaped building symbolizes the human values characterizing the revival of Vallingby Parkstad in Stockholm, Sweden. 3XNs winning proposal for the new structure, marking the entrance to Vallingby Parkstad, creates a close relation between work life, housing, and leisure.
"It was important for us to create a contrast to the traditional and more angular buildings surrounding the site," said Jan Ammundsen, Partner and Head of the Competition Team at 3XN. "This building will add human values and scale to the area - and at the same time it will be a significant landmark for the Vallingby Parkstad."
The building's curved design embraces the area and the lively shaped balconies opens up the structure towards the surroundings thus raising the park up in the air. The dense city structure at the base adds activity at eye level and life thrives on active roof tops and flowering balconies.