Stockholm’s new landmark advances to next phase

The 30-story residential tower 'Stadsljus' (City Light) being built in Stockholm's Norra Djurgårdsstaden district has reached its next development phase. After winning the parallel assignment, the architect team of COBE and Yellon is continuing work on Stadsljus in close collaboration with a large group of specialists led by Skanska.

At 110 meters above sea level, Stadsljus represents a unique architectural and technical challenge. To ensure suitable wind conditions, extensive wind tunnel tests were recently conducted in Germany. By creating a physical model and subjecting it to winds of varying strengths and directions, experts analyzed how airflows affect both the building and its surroundings – providing more reliable results than digital simulations alone.

“The wind tunnel tests have given us deeper understanding of how winds move around the building, ensuring a safe and pleasant experience for residents and passersby,” said Per Andrén, project manager at OBOS Nya Hem.

Despite being under construction, Stadsljus has already received 7,800 registrations of interest according to OBOS Nya Hem CEO Sofia Ljungdahl. Design and planning continue on schedule, with sales anticipated after summer 2025. Construction is expected to start in 2026 for a projected 2029 move-in date.

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