Kjellander Sjöberg has, in collaboration with
the London-based bridge engineer Ian Firth
and Sweco
Civil, won the competition for a new bridge in Malmö. The bridge
will be built in Varvsstaden and become a new meeting place at
the waterfront, creating a new path between the city’s older
districts and the Västra hamnen district.
The point of departure for the design of the overall form and
the material choice was the former Kockum’s shipbuilding
industry. The character of the historic ships with its smooth
curves can be seen referenced in the shape, bulging slightly
outwards.
The new Varvsbron is designed to be sustainable and require a
minimal level of maintenance. It will be constructed with
commonly used industrial materials, such as brick, metal and
wood. It is set to become a beautiful object, fulfilling its
primary function, interconnecting the urban fabric and providing
the opportunity for crossing the water at different speeds.
Release: Kjellander Sjöberg