White Arkitekter

As our cities grow, so does the need to protect them from flooding, and to clean the dirty water they produce. The ttormwater pond at Exercisfältet in Uppsala solves both problems, while also contributing to biodiversity and creating a place for people. We had the ambition to turn a technical facility into a place for […]

Badhusbryggan in Sigtuna reconnects the town with its waterfront heritage. On the site of Sigtuna’s former cold bathhouse, a new public meeting place has emerged along the southern edge of Lake Mälaren. The project restores the site’s historic role as a gathering point, weaving together cultural memory, landscape and contemporary civic life. Open to water […]

Hamnplan in Sigtuna has been reimagined as a vibrant waterfront plaza. Once a gravel car park, the site is now a generous public meeting place overlooking Lake Mälaren. Comfortable seating, a sculptural rain garden, new lighting and integrated artwork invite visitors to pause, gather and take in the view. Framing the waterfront The south-facing position […]

Along the promenade that runs along the Hammarby Canal and Årstaviken, just outside White’s office Katsan, is Hamntorget. White joined forces with our neighbours Folksam and Trädgården/Huset Under Bron to create a more attractive, safe and active area. Hamntorget has become a natural and appreciated meeting place for people who spend time in the area […]

Tiveden National Park is a unique project where White Arkitekter have used small means to create a careful addition that provides access to all people to immerse themselves in nature and capture Tiveden’s spectacular terrain no matter their physical abilities – democratizing the outdoor experience. Meanwhile, through careful planning we even managed to re-integrate a […]

Right in the centre of Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth largest city, White Arkitekter have revitalised the Forumtorget square with the creation of a 65 metre-long public ‘sofa’. Designed to provide space for rest and social interaction, the linear outdoor seating is the centrepiece of wider, 1600sqm improvements to the public realm. The result is an intimate […]