Visualizations: TMRW / Wester+Elsner arkitekter
In the winter of 2018, Vasakronan invited PAJU to a parallel sketch about the design of the roof terrace for Hötorgsskraporna, which we were entrusted to develop further. When we started sketching, we found an old drawing that David Helldén (the main architect for the entire Hötorgsskraporna and terrace) made for a vision of showy roof gardens with lots of trees and shrubs, which was never carried out. It was the inspiration to try to get the feeling of sitting on the terrace under treetops and leafy greenery. Then the idea was born to create tall, wide 'tree trellis' that forms intimate spaces. It should feel inviting to sit down by the tree trellis, which also breaks the wind and creates shelter. The structure will also be a support for climbing plants in the summer and a place for nice glowing lanterns in the winter. The tree trellis together with large planting vessels, seating furniture and the restored fountain make us believe that we can approach Helldén's original vision of the magnificent garden in a contemporary way!
Location: Hötorget, Stockholm
Client: Vasakronan
Collaborator: Wester+Elsner arkitekter
Year: 2018-
Johan Paju, Partner
Landscape Architect, LAR/MSA
+46 705 377 177
johan(at)paju.se
Maria Gudmundsson Paju, Partner
Architect, SAR/MSA
+46 703 59 1774
maria(at)paju.se
PAJU Arkitektur och Landskap AB
Tegnérgatan 57
111 61 Stockholm
Sweden
Mail: info(at)paju.se
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