KRANEN STORY
The project site is located on the edge of Dockan area of Western Harbor district in Malmö. It is a connection point between the Western Harbor, Malmö Center, and Northern Harbor area.
The project site is planned to be developed in two stages: 1- southern building development; 2- the rest of the site.
PHASES OF THE DEVELOPMENT
Recognize possibilities of future development in connection with the surrounding environment.
DEFINE THE SITE
The flow of pedestrians, bicycles, cars & buses define the edges of the site
ACTIVATE STREETSCAPE
Currently, Isbergs gata borders a series of active pockets to the east. The pockets continue to further define the shape of the building and add an activating element to the street with its green public spaces and commercial functions.
BUILD STRONG IDENTITY
The building is set to create a strong identity of a new gateway to the dock, connected to the surrounding environment’s character and skyline.
DEMOLISH AND RECYCLE
Material from the existing building will be recycled in the construction of the new building.
UPGRADE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
The building is connected to the green pockets to the west and a new harbor promenade to the east. The plaza-like shared traffic area with priority for pedestrians and cyclists makes it easier and safer to cross Isbergs gata and reach the bus stop or continue towards the western harbor.
BUILDING FOR THE PEOPLE OF MALMÖ
The height of the base volume aligns with the neighboring buildings and will contain public and commercial functions such as shops, cafés, restaurants, meeting places, and museums/galleries.
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INVITE PEOPLE AND LIGHT
A partially elevated walkway along the perimeter of the building creates inviting entrances and gathering spaces: green front plaza, public seating, restaurant terrace, and elevated walkway along the water. The glazed facade and atrium in the core of the volume bring the light inside the building.
FORM
The office tower is placed in the northeast corner to maintain the scale of the homogenous street space of Stora Varvsgatan. It is divided in three segments that aligns with the height of the four dominant buildings in the area.
MATERIALITY
Recycled brick is used for the base of the volume to reflect and preserve some of the site’s history and to relate to the neighboring buildings. Light aluminum fins function as sun protection and express the architectural quality of the high-rises in Malmö.
SUMMARY
Offices
Conference Space
Cafe
Exhibition Space
Total: 15 000 m2
