Article source: ARRHOV FRICK ARKITEKTKONTOR AB

The site at Brunstorp, sitting just outside the city of Jönköping, tests the challenges facing the Swedish building industry. Restricted by the local market, in a sparsely populated area, was the opportunity to design 90 housing units. The fundamental task was to create cost effective housing at a high standard of living.

Before drawing began, correspondence with prefabricated manufacturers was established regarding ways of producing effective, flexible systems and principle construction details. Investigation and analysis of the local market gave insight into the particulars of the place and the inhabitants’ specific needs. Utilizing that knowledge, the program was interpreted into several typologies – traditional apartments, row houses, and larger units with generous outdoor areas.

Image Courtesy © Mikael Olsson

• Architects: ARRHOV FRICK ARKITEKTKONTOR AB
• Project: Brunstorp
• Location: Huskvarna, Sweden
• Photography: Mikael Olsson
• Client: Tosito
• Lead Architects: Johan Arrhov, Henrik Frick, Carlos Nieto Cid
• Design Team: Roberta Corradetti, Viktor Lindström, Milan Simsic
• Gross Built Area: 8,800 m2
• Completion Year: 2018

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