vertical village by tham & videgard hansson arkitekts
image courtesy tham & videgard hansson arkitekts

responding to an increasing need around stockholm for more dense single family housing,
tham & videgard hansson arkitekts have designed a vertical village. this scheme is
influenced by the history of cultivation and green houses in other areas around stockholm
such as hasselby and lovsta.


image courtesy tham & videgard hansson arkitekts

the new neighborhood is conceived as a series of garden spaces, where the dwellings
are contained within high hedges that follow the round and organic shapes of the parcels.
the greenery and landscaped topography defines a secluded garden for each house
as well as private and common places within the area.


image courtesy tham & videgard hansson arkitekts

two existing buildings will be integrated in the new context. a former country shop
will provide spaces for a nursery school in the north block, and the folkets hus/community
house will maintain its unique position and function within a new landscaped park
environment.

image courtesy tham & videgard hansson arkitekts

two basic versions to organize the houses; type A has three floors with living and kitchen
on garden level and a winter garden/carport wing; type B has four floors with atelier/winter garden/garage at ground level and living spaces on the first floor.


image courtesy tham & videgard hansson arkitekts

the houses represent a new vertical typology that minimizes the foot print and leaves
as much land as possible for cultivation.