Three interdisciplinary teams have been selected to explore how existing buildings can be transformed for new uses – while also developing innovative proposals for future policy development.
Team VERK-SAM proposes how Ulricehamn’s wastewater treatment plant can be repurposed as the site transitions from a closed industrial area to a public space.
What laws and regulations govern what gets built? Why does your apartment look the way it does? Welcome home to our newly built two-room exhibit apartment!
Photo: Örviksgruppen. 2024.
The Council for Sustainable Cities invites you to an afternoon where six interdisciplinary creative teams share their innovative ideas for creating long-term sustainable living environments in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
On 16-17 November 2024, you will have the chance at ArkDes to experience the visions of students from Anna Whitlock’s gymnasium for six streets in the Kungsholmen district of Stockholm, where they illustrate through sketches, models, and proposals how these streets could become more sustainable, healthy, and vibrant.
The Spotlight of the Year was awarded at the annual national conference on Designed Living Environment, co-organized by the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning, the Swedish National Heritage Board, ArkDes, and Public Art Agency Sweden.
How can Ulricehamn’s wastewater treatment plant and the surrounding area be transformed for future needs? Team VERK-SAM has been selected to explore this within the project VERKET, focusing on how innovative design and management can improve the use of seemingly outdated resources.
The museum's exhibition halls have been redesigned by the architectural duo Arrhov Frick. With a new entrance, a new collection exhibition, and free admission throughout the fall, we look forward to welcoming all visitors back to ArkDes.
ArkDes and Ulricehamn Municipality are seeking one team with design expertise to explore how Ulricehamn's waterworks can be transformed to meet future needs. Apply by August 30.
Ice and snow researchers, designers, screenwriters, and architects are examples of professionals who will explore new methods to meet the needs associated with the green industrial transition in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
Photo: Daniel McCarthy. 2023.
ArkDes initiates successful pilot project bringing national policy for architecture and design to schools. Grounded in the policy and the innovation project Street Moves, students are provided with knowledge and tools to influence the public environment.
ArkDes releases the report 'Sustainability, Quality and Economics.' This annual report serves as a follow-up to the Policy for Designed Living Environment, commissioned by the Swedish Ministry of Culture.