selgascano + urban design reveal ETFE-clad stockholm planning offices
all images courtesy of urban design AB / selgascano

 

 

 

spanish practice selgascano has teamed up with swedish studio urban design to plan an energy efficient building in stockholm. the proposal was awarded first place in an international competition, and, once complete, will host city planning and administrative offices. named ‘drivhus’ — a term that translates as ‘greenhouse’ — the design occupies a plot in stockholm’s söderstaden district, an area which is undergoing significant redevelopment. land arkitektur participated as the scheme’s landscape architects, while SWECO served as as structural engineers.

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-02the design occupies a plot in stockholm’s söderstaden district

 

 

 

as well as providing a working environment for 1,800 employees, the building also serves as a democratic meeting space for civil servants, politicians and the public to discuss the city’s future development. the scheme seeks to set a precedent for large-scale structures, creating a humane environment with a natural park at its center. surrounded by housing, shopping, and cultural activities, this area of greenery continues across the building’s façades — growing beneath its ETFE skin and becoming an integral part of the energy and ventilation system. throughout the internal design, a range of plantation contributes in creating a stimulating working environment, while purifying the air. 

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-02the scheme provides a working environment for 1,800 employees

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-02the building serves as a democratic meeting space for civil servants, politicians, and the public

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-02greenery continues across the building’s façades, growing beneath its ETFE skin

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-02aerial view indicating the project’s location

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-02site plan

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-X1floor plan / level +1

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-X2floor plan / level +3

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-X3section

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-X4section

selgascano-drivhus-greenhouse-stockholm-city-planning-and-administrative-office-sweden-urban-design-designboom-02the building is contained within an a polymer skin