A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
This thesis explores the intersection of adaptive reuse, sustainable urban development, and social inclusivity within the context of the climate crisis and the housing shortage in Stockholm, Sweden. It investigates how we can accommodate a growing population, enhance urban diversity, and reduce carbon emissions by revitalising existing buildings. The project focuses on Läkarhuset Odenplan, a 1960’s healthcare facility threatened with demolition due to its deteriorated state and outdated design. The proposed adaptive reuse strategy aims to transform Läkarhuset into a mixed-use complex featuring residential units, social spaces, and public amenities while retaining the structural core and enhancing the façade for improved insulation values and an updated appearance. The residential tower will offer diverse housing options, including standard apartments, co-living units, and multi-generational flats, with shared spaces promoting community interaction. The base will house a public café, shops, a day centre for the elderly, sports facilities, and an underground farm, fostering social integration and sustainability. This project demonstrates how a cyclical approach to urban development can mitigate climate impact, address housing shortages, and create inclusive, vibrant communities, aligning architectural practice with broader social and environmental goals.
This thesis explores the intersection of adaptive reuse, sustainable urban development, and social inclusivity within the context of the climate crisis and the housing shortage in Stockholm, Sweden. It investigates how we can accommodate a growing population, enhance urban diversity, and reduce carbon emissions by revitalising existing buildings. The project focuses on Läkarhuset Odenplan, a 1960’s healthcare facility threatened with demolition due to its deteriorated state and outdated design. The proposed adaptive reuse strategy aims to transform Läkarhuset into a mixed-use complex featuring residential units, social spaces, and public amenities while retaining the structural core and enhancing the façade for improved insulation values and an updated appearance. The residential tower will offer diverse housing options, including standard apartments, co-living units, and multi-generational flats, with shared spaces promoting community interaction. The base will house a public café, shops, a day centre for the elderly, sports facilities, and an underground farm, fostering social integration and sustainability. This project demonstrates how a cyclical approach to urban development can mitigate climate impact, address housing shortages, and create inclusive, vibrant communities, aligning architectural practice with broader social and environmental goals.
Reviving Läkarhuset
Holland, Hanna (author)
2024-01-01
TRITA-ABE-MBT-24167
Theses
Electronic Resource
English
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