A PATTERN FOR VÅXNÄS

Våxnäs has lost much of its history through fire, infrastructure and industrialization. Yet, hidden traces remain—old roads, farmland ditches—that guide a new urban strategy. We propose a transformation into a resilient, vibrant district by building on what's there. Every building is a resource, and the aim should be to keep them, remodeling only when necessary and densifying thoughtfully. Asphalt is removed to restore green-blue infrastructure, improving water resilience. Borders caused by roads and rails are overcome through new paths and bridges. Starting with the bus depot, we test mixed uses—sports, culture, housing—creating a scalable model. A phased, plot-based approach respects ownership and existing uses while promoting gradual, sustainable change.

AUTHORS
Benjamin Björksell (SE), student in engineery
Nils Jarlöv (SE), student in architecture
Annabell Aichele (DE), architect

COLLABORATORS
Malin Almgren (SE), landscape architect

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