The buildings, which have stood firm since 1935, are in need of an upgraded building envelope, a modernization of central installations, and new premises and tenant adaptations. In addition to upgrading the property's standard, approximately 1800m2 of new floor space is also being created in the form of an extension, which will give Bankhusen a completely new feel, this in contrast to Strömshuset, which will be restored to its original appearance.
For a redevelopment project of this scale, especially one located in the most central parts of Gothenburg, meticulous design and planning are required before execution. Therefore, Vasakronan and the project team are heavily focused on digitalization to enable better analyses and efficiencies for the project's progress. Using advanced digital tools, the project conducts thorough climate analyses, which in turn help guide it towards its ambitious sustainability goals. Among other things, recycled materials and products are used to the greatest extent possible, and the extension is constructed with a cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame. Akuro has overall responsibility for project management in this assignment. As a team, we have undertaken to lead the design for program and system documentation, as well as the procurement of the general contractor. The focus going forward is on completing the construction document design and further leading the project through construction management and financial control towards the ambitious project goals.
Our project manager Tove says:
The Ströms project is highly complex. While not the largest project in terms of volume, it encompasses many different focus areas and significant challenges, such as building with tricky logistics within the moat area, dealing with many surprises during production, and managing existing tenants. It is incredibly educational and, to say the least, challenging to work with new digital tools and with such a strong focus on environmental and sustainability issues. We have excellent collaboration within the project, and it's truly rewarding to collectively develop new methods for constructing one of the premises entirely from recycled materials.
