Skärvet
by K + S in Växjö, Sweden
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Author K + S
City Växjö
Country Sweden
Year 2014
Program Sustainable urban neighborhood
Technical Info
Site area 20000 sqm
Gfa 0 sqm
Density 0 far
Population density 0 inh/ha
Home Units: 190
Jobs 0
Streetsroad: 0 %
Buildup: 0 %
NonBuild-up: 0 %
Residential 0 %
Business 0 %
Commercial 0 %
Civic 0 %
Description

    Design Concept

     

  • The neighborhood will develop along the railway line connecting Växjö to Norra Bergundasjon, utilizing its strategic location for connectivity.
  • The design emphasizes timber facades with a variety of colors and textures.
  • The ground floor will house commercial spaces, contributing to the vibrancy of the community, while the development includes up to 190 residential units, including elderly housing.
  • A school will serve as a focal point at the center of the neighborhood.
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    Architectural Features

     

  • The block has a unique urban character, emphasizing a small-scale, diverse architectural timber expression.
  • The design employs innovative yet proven solutions to maximize inhabitable spaces throughout the day.
  • Roofs of the school and elderly housing are designed as dynamic spaces, doubling as schoolyards and lush roof gardens.
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    Sustainable and Social Design

     

  • The neighborhood is designed around an existing forested park, preserving natural elements.
  • A mix of housing for families, students, and the elderly ensures a socially sustainable context across generations.
  • Evenings and weekends transform the park into a community space.
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