Library interior for a new educational building for Mälardalen University by 3XN
Danish architects 3XN are the winner of an architectural competition for a new educational building for Mälardalen University – a university college in Eskilstuna southwest of Stockholm. The project includes renovation of a listed Modernist Public Bath and a new building totaling 18,250 m2 which together offer educational facilities and workplaces for 4,000 students and 350 employees.
Exterior for a new educational building for Mälardalen University by 3XN
“The vision is to create an open and inspiring learning environment that encourages interaction between students and staff – across disciplines.” explains Principal and Partner of 3XN, Kim Herforth Nielsen.
The neighboring listed public bath by Paul Hedquist
“We have strongly emphasized that new educational building should have a gentle, but strong visual connection to the neighboring listed public bath by Paul Hedquist. By giving the new building a clean geometry and uniform surfaces, we have created clear references to the Scandinavian functionalist architecture of the public bath”.
Atrium for a new educational building for Mälardalen University by 3XN
PROJECT DATA
Client: Mälardalens University
Gross Floor Area: Approx. 18,300 m2 (3,000 m2 renovation)
Budget: 450 million SEK (49 millon EURO)
