How do you make a complete transformation of a building with extensive needs of modernisation without demolishing it? That was the question we asked ourselves when we were invited to partner with Scius in their work with office complex FENIX. The answer turned out to be creative problem solving, resulting in a state-of-the-art office building where the property’s original structure and characterising industrial heritage has been skillfully preserved while still transformed into a top modern building with sustainable and durable materials, employing an open floor plan and ensuring extensive light entries through both windows and courtyards – right in the expanding area Hagastaden.
“We realised early on that the property was in need of extensive modernisation, both externally and internally. The building, therefore, is unique in that it has undergone a total transformation without being demolished” – Alessandro Cardinale, partner and architect at Studio Stockholm
“We have enhanced the property with innovative elements and ideas; deciding to use the new courtyard as a light source ensured that no matter where you are in the building, there’s natural light. And although we also added value through features that modern tenants can use, such as the rooftop bar, we preserved the industrial heritage of the building throughout the whole process” - Alessandro Cardinale
“The FENIX project encapsulates what we do best as a studio: develop an attractive and top modern building under complex conditions, where through understanding the intricacies of our client’s business, we’re able to be innovative and problem-solve to produce a visually appealing and functional result for both the tenant and the city” - Alessandro Cardinale
“Studio Stockholm entered the process early on and quickly became a valuable strategic partner in the innovative and unique process of creating FENIX. Through both creative and solution-oriented perspectives, they have succeeded in creating modern, flexible and international-standard office environments. FENIX has a strong concept that seamlessly combines the modern office with the property’s industrial past” – Mikeal Freudmann, CEO, Scius Partners