Science Village is located between the two research facilities MAX IV and ESS (European Spallation Source) in Brunnshög in northwest Lund. The purpose of the district is to maximize the benefits of the two research facilities for the region - and put Lund on the international map in life science and materials research. The area will be developed into an attractive neighborhood permeated by research, teaching, innovation and creative meetings between people.

FOJAB's assignment has been to take an integrated urban design approach for future stages of the development, based on how the site's core values can take shape in the built environment.

The urban development idea is to link the two research facilities MAX IV and ESS with urban areas where people meet in squares and streets. Establishing university premises in the area thus becomes part of an urban campus. A priority pedestrian route runs centrally through the area, linking the area's main public spaces and functions with ESS to the north and MAX IV to the south.

The high concentration of knowledge creates the conditions for local businesses to interact with the international research community. A creative environment is established for businesses, educational and research institutions that complements and supports the two research facilities and makes the research activities accessible to the public with exhibition halls and exhibitions.

In order to take advantage of the location and maximize the use of the agricultural land, the area has a high level of development. The height of buildings is lower along the central pedestrian route and at important recreational areas. This is also where a large part of the area's external functions are concentrated.

The Science Village is based on sustainability from different perspectives, which is reflected in the design. Sustainable mobility is prioritized. The outdoor environments are designed to cope with a more extreme climate with increased rainfall and the need for shade. A prioritization has already been developed for how trees should be planted so that they provide the greatest benefit in terms of climate and well-being. Innovative area-wide system solutions contribute to energy efficiency, local energy production and circular use of resources.