Caroli Shopping Centre (2008)
Schmidt Hammer Lassen - SHL
Facts:
Architect
schmidt hammer lassen architects
Client
Carnegie Fastigheter Sverige AB
Area
25,000 m²
Construction sum
€ 24,6 million excl. VAT
Competition
2008, 1st prize in restricted international competition
Status
First phase construction period 2009
Engineer
Esbensen Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S
Landscape Architect
Kragh & Berglund Landskabsarkitekter A/S
Description:
schmidt hammer lassen architects has won another architectural competition in the Oresund region of Sweden.
The winning project is a proposal for a large shopping centre, a project which involves reinterpreting the Caroli Shopping Centre in the heart of Malmö; a traditional shopping mall which in a sense is disconnected from the city.
schmidt hammer lassen architects aimed to turn the centre inside out in their proposal so that the city would be invited inside of the space. The project is based on recreating the qualities of the original Carolus neighbourhood before the centre was built; looking at small squares, narrow streets, corridors and surprising urban spaces to evoke the feeling of a more intimate urban space.
Small shifts and displacements in the façade break down the scale at eye level, creating small niches for impulsive gatherings while the addition of hallways, new entrances and exits will enhance the feeling of openness and welcome passers-by inside.
Architecturally, the new Caroli will feature bright, inviting spaces with simple, functional and sustainable solutions. Pronounced use of daylight creates a bright, pleasant indoor climate while reducing energy consumption.
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