Karlavagnsplatsen ─ the Nordic area's tallest building

The proposal is based on an idea to transform the adjacent portion of Lindholmsallén and integrate a park environment that consolidates the area into a whole. The park is inclusive, and can become a meeting place for all, if implemented. The conversion of Lindholmsallén into a park creates great potential for ecosystem services. Having the park as part of a lush, ring-shaped walkway is positive from the city’s perspective.
Green roofs on all buildings for water runoff management, and a pond to take advantage of rainwater is good practice.
A good analysis of urban spaces is described, both on the small scale and for all of Gothenburg, with Lindholmen in a context. This can become the ”Lindholmen Hub”.
The area offers great opportunities for urban life, as requested, with several good space arrangements and possibilities for trade, cafes, restaurants, and other venues – both commercial and non-commercial.
The environment feels safe and well-thought-out, with few isolated areas that resist population. The proposal features public spots in good locations where the inner square is welcoming. A human scale and a variety of spaces allows for interaction. Refuges from both wind and noise are included at ground level.
Additionally, in terms of traffic safety, the park solution provides a safe and secure environment in which to move and be.
Karlavagnsgatan is managed as a resource, and may eventually become a city street, which would connect the entire plan area. Polstjärnan (The Pole Star) handles connections admirably, both north-south and east-west, creating meeting points and spaciousness in a way that encourages outdoor gatherings. The proposal combines yards for residents, with good streetscapes.
The construction and placement of the buildings’ bodies lend themselves well to study, in a continuing process. The skyscraper is both simple and compelling in design. By simple means, the building exhibits variation both vertically and laterally, through a play with the façade’s material in concrete and glass. Balconies and patios are cleverly incorporated into the design as a whole. The result is both eye-catching and intricately fashioned.
The scale and position of the edifice is well-established both in its location and in the viewing distance. Its proposed crenellation with recommended lighting has the potential to become identity-forming, both for the location and for Gothenburg. A well-developed idea for the top floor makes the tower an inviting destination.
The repetitive structure makes the building easy to produce cost-effectively.
The homes are well-composed, with good views and good outdoor spaces in all directions. Overall, the proposal is successful in its endeavor to create an attractive urban setting and a visually striking superstructure.
The project is easily divided into phases and has every possibility to move from one phase to the next. The proposed design principles can act as a guarantor to maintain quality over time.