As part of the practice-based research project "Commoning the Heritage: Norrahammar", team TEJA has produced a report on how industrial sites can be adapted and developed for new uses.
Discover summer at ArkDes. Climb, crawl and balance at Utsikten, join a guided tour and enjoy summer on Skeppsholmen. Free admission and activities for the whole family.
Three teams present innovative transformation proposals and possible policy changes that can support the transition within the construction and real estate sectors.
Selected from 104 entries submitted by upper secondary school students from across the country, the winner of Living Streets has now been announced – and the proposals are on display at ArkDes.
The call aims to strengthen municipalities and regions in the transition towards climate-neutral, resilient and sustainable living environments. Open until 16 September.
From technical facility to a shared resource for the residents of Ulricehamn – the research project VERKET is nominated for Architects Sweden's Planning Award 2025.
The jury has selected the winners among 151 entries, and over 6500 people voted to decide the ”Public prize”. Click here to discover the winners of Gingerbread House 2025!
ArkDes revisited three previously funded practice-based research projects and seen how prototypes and temporary interventions can grow into something larger and become part of long-term development
What would the streets of the future look like if they weren’t built for cars? In connection with SVT’s major series "How Sweden Was Built" (Så byggdes Sverige), ArkDes invites upper secondary school classes from across the country to take part in the design competition Living Streets.
In autumn 2025, SVT makes a major investment in architecture and urban design with the series "How Sweden Was Built" (Så byggdes Sverige). From 30 October, you can explore the themes at ArkDes – see original objects from the series in Unboxing or join special themed tours.