Hammarby Sjöstad

Transforming an industrial site into a new sustainable district.

Client: Stockholm Stad, Exploateringskontoret, Sweden

Challenges Transform industrial site Create new sustainable district Maximise sustainability of new district Incorporate green urban features Create 11,000 new residences

Solutions Halved district's energy use and limited emissions New life-cycle based environmental profile Beach promenades and recreational parks Channels crossing through the area Shared space for traffic