BERGS architects and FOJAB architects are one of the winners of the European Steel Construction Award for Swedbank Stadium.

Every two years, the Swedish Steel Construction Institute (SBI) awards the Steel Construction Prize to a building where steel has been used in the load-bearing structure in an innovative and architecturally appealing way. The jury has decided to award Swedbank Stadium in Malmö the Steel Building Prize 2009.

Developer: Arenabolaget Nya Malmö Stadion
Architect: Berg Arkitektkontor / FOJAB architects
Structural steel engineer: Sweco Structures / Ruukki Construction
Steel contractor: Ruukki Construction

In the jury's motivation, the characteristic steel structure and how expressive and dynamic the building appears in its surroundings are highlighted. The prize was awarded in connection with the Steel Construction Institute's Theme Seminar on May 7.

Swedbank Stadium

The SolEl program's award for the solar plant of the year, designed by FOJAB Arkitekter, was awarded to Akademiska Hus for the plant at Ekologihuset in Lund.

It was recognized for its thoughtful design and for showing that solar cells can be used in many different ways. The award was presented by Tomas Kåberger, Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency, at Energitinget in Stockholm on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.

FOJAB is participating in the transformation of Pottholmen and the World Trade Center in Karlskrona.

The municipality and the construction company Kärnhem have invited three architectural offices to sketch the future design of Pottholmen, of which FOJAB arkitekter is one.

The assignment includes planning for a new station area with a travel center, about 200 new homes and 20,000 square meters of retail and commercial space.

Construction is scheduled to start in 2010-11.

FOJAB arkitekter through Greger Dahlström has been awarded the Vellinge municipality's cityscape prize 2008 for Brf Opus 2 in Ljunghusen.

Motivation of the jury:
"The buildings as a whole create a harmonious connection between nature and the sea in the north and the built environment in and around the area. The buildings, in turn, through their finely designed volumes and deliberate directions, have been meritoriously integrated into the landscape. The foundation on plinths, which makes the buildings seem to "float" over the damp wetlands, further reinforces the proximity to the sea.

The choice of materials and colors is based on a Nordic wooden building tradition. There are wooden panels in different directions and dimensions and well-studied details that provide contrasts in design and materials.

The layout of the apartments is simple and rational, while at the same time providing a wonderful spatial experience with windows in several directions. The interior design details are elegantly executed."

Participants: Greger Dahlström, Lena Ekenberg, Kerstin Hedvall, Lennart Johnsson.

Winning proposal in parallel commission. 40 apartments in central Hörby.

Work on the Malmö football stadium is ongoing and the opening is planned for autumn 2009.