Finalists for prestigious Swedish architecture prize unveiled

The World of Volvo complex in Gothenburg, the Visitor Pavilion at the Linnaeus Gardens in Uppsala, the 25 Columns residence in Dalarna, and Villa Meltem on Gotland have all been nominated as finalists for the prestigious 2024 Kasper Salin Architecture Prize.

The finalists have been announced for the 2024 Kasper Salin Prize, one of Sweden’s most prestigious architecture awards. The four nominated projects are:

World of Volvo in Gothenburg

By Henning Larsen Architects for Volvo AB and Volvo Cars
This multi-use facility combining a showroom, museum, parking and restaurants is praised for creating a unifying space rather than emphasizing individual functions.

Foto: James Silverman.

Visitor Pavilion at the Linnaeus Gardens in Uppsala

By Hidemark & Stintzing Arkitekter for the National Property Board
The pavilion allows visitors to get closer to the historic place where Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, lived and worked.

 Foto: Åke E:son Lindman.

Villa Meltem in Salthamn, Gotland

By m.arkitektur for Meltem Duzakin
Carefully situated to reduce energy needs, this private residence is part of a larger project focused on managing the surrounding natural area.

Foto: Emma Jönsson Dysell.

25 Columns Residence in Plintsberg, Dalarna

By Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen for a private owner
This iconic home’s elevated design is a “declaration of love” to the vastness of the surrounding landscape.

Foto: Bas Princen.

The jury chair Anna Sunnerö highlighted how all the finalists interact with inhabitants and visitors while representing different aspects of Sweden’s nature and human relationship to the environment.

The Kasper Salin Prize winner will be announced at the Architecture Gala on April 3rd in Stockholm.