Inspired by culture and nature
The station area connects the city through identity-bearing wooden structures, green connections, and strategically placed activities. The architecture relates to the historical craftsmanship and modern timber construction technology that have shaped today's Skellefteå. The horizontal character of the roofscape interacts with the verticality of the existing timber high-rise Sara Cultural Centre. Sightlines are maintained and connect the city north and south of the railway. The mobility hub in the east, and new residential and office volumes in the west, contribute to spatially defining and framing Skellefteå's new meeting place.
Integrated whole
The station building is designed with two main entrances: one from the new square in the east, and one from Stationsgatan and the new bus terminal. The station hall connects these places and offers generous waiting areas with services and commercial offerings. By gathering waiting areas around commercial activities, social synergies and security are created.
Landscape and building form an integrated whole inspired by the landscape of Västerbotten. Different characters such as the pine heath, mountain birch forest, marshland, and mountain meadow shape the design of squares and parks based on the site's topography. The green structure contributes important functions for biodiversity, stormwater management, and playgrounds. Skellefteå's new travel centre will contribute to Skellefteå's vision "A sustainable place for a better everyday life." A robust and purposeful building with a simple and clear layout are fundamental qualities that endure over time.
he road makes way for pedestrians, cyclists, café guests, and exchanging travelers. The historic station park has been transformed into a nature-inspired station landscape with urban life and ecosystem services in focus.
Press Release Skellefteå Municipality
