Magasin X
Basic information
Project Title
Magasin X
Category
Shaping a circular industrial ecosystem and supporting life-cycle thinking
Project Description
Magasin X in Uppsala is located by the railway, lowering the need for personal transport and revitalizing a former dull part of town. It is one of the largest wooden office buildings in Europe.
Sky-high sustainability goals have been achieved regarding everything from biofuel driven transportation of climate friendly materials to using the house as a clean energy producer. The building sets a new standard for large-scale wood buildings, lowering the climate impact by 40%.
Sky-high sustainability goals have been achieved regarding everything from biofuel driven transportation of climate friendly materials to using the house as a clean energy producer. The building sets a new standard for large-scale wood buildings, lowering the climate impact by 40%.
Geographical Scope
National
Project Region
Sweden
Urban or rural issues
Mainly urban
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
EU Programme or fund
Yes
Which funds
Horizon2020 / Horizon Europe
Description of the project
Summary
Magasin X is probably one of the most sustainable new office buildings in the world, crating st start of a new part of Uppsala city centre.
The architects and engineers together with the client conducted a very thorough investigation of wood construction challenges. Up to ten different structures were tested and evaluated. In the final solution all structure above ground are made of wood. Glulam columns and beams carry CLT floors, large wind crosses provide bracing together with CLT-walls around shafts and elevators. In the centre of the building a beautiful wooden stair is hung, creating communication between all the floors, and encouraging people to take the stairs instead of the elevator. The construction is clearly visible both in the interior and exterior of the building.
The facade is built with Norwegian slate, glass and photovoltaic cells. In the ground floor untreated custom milled wood is added. Green roofs are combined with advanced stormwater beds covered in greenery on the entrance level. The slate has a low climate impact because of its reusability, low energy use during extraction, and low need of maintenance.
By innovative and thoughtful solutions energy consumption has been lowered the to 20% of the Swedish building code. Compact form and very good insulation is combined with geothermal energy providing both heating and cooling. Photovoltaics on the façade and roof provide electricity for the heat pumps. The residual is stored in batteries to buffer overnight and provide back-up energy for the sprinkler pumps.
To be able to manage the Global Goals we need innovative, long-lived solutions and good examples to follow. Magasin X takes a holistic approach to sustainability in building, setting a new standard for what is possible in the future.
The architects and engineers together with the client conducted a very thorough investigation of wood construction challenges. Up to ten different structures were tested and evaluated. In the final solution all structure above ground are made of wood. Glulam columns and beams carry CLT floors, large wind crosses provide bracing together with CLT-walls around shafts and elevators. In the centre of the building a beautiful wooden stair is hung, creating communication between all the floors, and encouraging people to take the stairs instead of the elevator. The construction is clearly visible both in the interior and exterior of the building.
The facade is built with Norwegian slate, glass and photovoltaic cells. In the ground floor untreated custom milled wood is added. Green roofs are combined with advanced stormwater beds covered in greenery on the entrance level. The slate has a low climate impact because of its reusability, low energy use during extraction, and low need of maintenance.
By innovative and thoughtful solutions energy consumption has been lowered the to 20% of the Swedish building code. Compact form and very good insulation is combined with geothermal energy providing both heating and cooling. Photovoltaics on the façade and roof provide electricity for the heat pumps. The residual is stored in batteries to buffer overnight and provide back-up energy for the sprinkler pumps.
To be able to manage the Global Goals we need innovative, long-lived solutions and good examples to follow. Magasin X takes a holistic approach to sustainability in building, setting a new standard for what is possible in the future.
Key objectives for sustainability
Combining geothermal energy for heating and cooling, building integrated pv-panels on the roof and the facade, battery storage and extremely good insulation the house uses less than 20% of the norm for Swedish new houses.
Being possibly the largest full timer office structure in Europe Magasin X shows a new level of wooden construction.
All materials have been chosen with long life and reparability in mind.
The project is prospected to achieve a record of points in the LEED sustainability classification system.
Being possibly the largest full timer office structure in Europe Magasin X shows a new level of wooden construction.
All materials have been chosen with long life and reparability in mind.
The project is prospected to achieve a record of points in the LEED sustainability classification system.
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
The soft touch of the wood is visible for all users and visitors, creating a healthy work environment.
Good daylighting and indoor climate, combined with a high focus on non toxic materials also adds to the work environment.
Many of the tenants have expressed feelings of proudness and happiness to be working in the building.
Good daylighting and indoor climate, combined with a high focus on non toxic materials also adds to the work environment.
Many of the tenants have expressed feelings of proudness and happiness to be working in the building.
Key objectives for inclusion
Of course the building follows and over-achieves on all rules for accessibility. With an open café on the ground floor it is more open than most office buildings in the area.
Gender neutral changing rooms are provided for the tenants.
Gender neutral changing rooms are provided for the tenants.
Results in relation to category
The project has shown new possibilities for the building industry, including timber and energy sectors.
It has shown new, lifted levels of beauty and well-being in office work places.
It has shown new, lifted levels of beauty and well-being in office work places.
How Citizens benefit
Being an office building most of the process has been between the developer, the architect and the tenant, but during the planning and building process neighbours were closely involved and informed.
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
Innovative character
Timber construction, used very thoughtfully, prepared for a long life.
Integrated, extremely effective energy systems.
Integrated, extremely effective energy systems.
Disciplines/knowledge reflected
The architects and engineers together with the client conducted a very thorough investigation of wood construction challenges. Up to ten different structures were tested and evaluated. In the final solution all structure above ground are made of wood. Glulam columns and beams carry CLT floors, large wind crosses provide bracing together with CLT-walls around shafts and elevators. In the centre of the building a beautiful wooden stair is hung, creating communication between all the floors, and encouraging people to take the stairs instead of the elevator. The construction is clearly visible both in the interior and exterior of the building.
By innovative and thoughtful solutions energy consumption has been lowered the to 20% of the Swedish building code. Compact form and very good insulation is combined with geothermal energy providing both heating and cooling. Photovoltaics on the façade and roof provide electricity for the heat pumps. The residual is stored in batteries to buffer overnight and provide back-up energy for the sprinkler pumps.
By innovative and thoughtful solutions energy consumption has been lowered the to 20% of the Swedish building code. Compact form and very good insulation is combined with geothermal energy providing both heating and cooling. Photovoltaics on the façade and roof provide electricity for the heat pumps. The residual is stored in batteries to buffer overnight and provide back-up energy for the sprinkler pumps.
Methodology used
The architects and engineers together with the client conducted a very thorough investigation of wood construction challenges. Up to ten different structures were tested and evaluated. In the final solution all structure above ground are made of wood. Glulam columns and beams carry CLT floors, large wind crosses provide bracing together with CLT-walls around shafts and elevators. In the centre of the building a beautiful wooden stair is hung, creating communication between all the floors, and encouraging people to take the stairs instead of the elevator. The construction is clearly visible both in the interior and exterior of the building.
How stakeholders are engaged
Being part of the Horizon 2020 BE:smart project for building integrated photovoltaics gave the possibility to create 550 m2 of solar cells in the facade.
Global challenges
7. Affordable and clean energy
New solutions for energy system in large scale buildings.
8. Decent work and economic growth
Work place with safety and good conditions.
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Developing the timber industry for more use of timber as a carbon sink.
13. Climate Action
Developing more climate friendly methods of building, and methods for less energy use in buildings.
New solutions for energy system in large scale buildings.
8. Decent work and economic growth
Work place with safety and good conditions.
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Developing the timber industry for more use of timber as a carbon sink.
13. Climate Action
Developing more climate friendly methods of building, and methods for less energy use in buildings.
Learning transferred to other parties
Timber construction, energy solutions, building integrated pv cells.
Keywords
Wood
Architecture
Low-carbon
Low-energy
Long-term
