placed within a pastoral landscape in solna, sweden, stands the ‘ulriksdal cemetery outbuilding’ by swedish practice petra gipp arkitektur. two rectilinear volumes placed at an angle to each other, the orientation of this building frames stands of oak trees and natural qualities of the park while forming an entry to the grounds. an elongated concrete facade with a smooth face serves as a backdrop to the cemetery, concealing the service activity occurring beyond. dually clad with sustainable wood, the exterior will age gracefully, balancing the solid character of the facility. the planks of fir are coated with linseed oil and left untreated on the surfaces found inside. 

petra gipp arkitekturunderstated facades conceal activity occurring between the structures maintaining a tranquil environmentall images © åke e:son lindmanall images courtesy petra gipp arkitektur

 

 

a series of trapezoidal skylights project above the surface of the sedum green roof creating an airy atmosphere for employees that regularly work on the grounds. an administrative office block links the workshops and storage areas, while natural light filters down from overhead guiding individuals to climb a cast-in-place stair, centralizing the interior’s circulation. passive techniques including geothermal heating and natural ventilation.

petra gipp arkitekturentry to service area

petra gipp arkitekturadministrative unit

petra gipp arkitekturentry to workshop

petra gipp arkitektur(left) entry portal (right) views to landscape

petra gipp arkitektur: ulriksdal cemetery outbuilding(left) interior (right) skylight brings natural light into stairwell

petra gipp arkitekturkitchen

petra gipp arkitekturmodel

petra gipp arkitektursite plan

petra gipp arkitektur floor plan / level 0

petra gipp arkitektur floor plan / level 1

petra gipp arkitektur section

petra gipp arkitektur section

petra gipp arkitektur: ulriksdal cemetery outbuilding section

petra gipp arkitektur: ulriksdal cemetery outbuilding section

petra gipp arkitektur: ulriksdal cemetery outbuildingelevation

petra gipp arkitektur: ulriksdal cemetery outbuildingelevation