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A gateway to Växjö
A GA TEWAY TO
Väx
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by Bo Hjälmefjord | bo.hjalmefjord@vaxjo.se
The M unicipality of Växjö has joined forces with Jernhusen, a state-owned property company to develop and construct a new City Hall as an integrated railway station, travel hub and municipal office space for 600 municipal employees and politicians.
The planning for the project builds on modern ideas regarding environmental standards, work space design and building techniques. Växjö Municipality strives to create a positive and friendly space where everyone can feel comfort in a welcoming environment.
Glass and wood
The building a total of 16,900 sqm large is now going in to its final stages. It has been built up with a wood structure and a glass exterior. It follows the strategy that the Municipality of Växjö shall construct at least 50% of the public buildings with a wooden structure, for environmental reasons. The building’s inclusion of glass in its design represents the regions long history of glasswork.
The building is being built with enough merit to eventually be certified to the Swedish building council’s Environmental building standard `Gold´, which requires the highest quality regarding energy efficiency, material choice and indoor climate. One measure to accommodate this is to cover the roof with solar cells.
Photo: Bo Hjälmefjord
moved. The tent has facilitated a dry construction space to protect the building and has also provided a safe and pleasant working environment for the construction. It has been a landmark in Växjö for the past year.
In the first quarter of 2021, the offices will provide working spaces for some of the city hall employees. The activity-based setup will provide opportunities to introduce new and modern ways of working. The employees will choose their work space from day-to-day depending on type of activities and requirements they need to complete their tasks. The building will have areas for everyone’s needs in a pleasant working environment.
The city hall and railway station will be ready in August 2021 becoming the gate from the railway to the city, including shops, restaurants, and cafés for the general public. This part of the building will be the heart of the city welcoming travellers and citizens alike.
