“HYBRID is a new landmark that takes the form of a sculptural cluster and creates a setting for future meeting places in a historically and geographically important part of the city. It’s a rare and important task to incorporate these culturally significant environments into an urban and architecturally designed habitat. We’ve taken a holistic approach to the project with the aim of creating value and new attraction in the city”, says Mads Mandrup Hansen, partner and architect at C.F. Møller Architects.

Public restaurant, café and sky bar
The block includes several public features that are extensions of city life. A large restaurant with a bar and outdoor seating next to Västra Station square is complemented by a café that opens onto the park road. The hotel cuts a slender and taller figure, with a public sky bar and restaurant at the top offering views of the city and the plains. A large central staircase in the public foyer allows for spontaneous public events and leads visitors to the large conference hall. From the public square, the conference space branches out into the preserved parts of the old District Court, which creates an exciting connection between new and old.

The proposal is based on a sustainable and circular approach with an integrated design that will make the area more environmentally friendly. Among other things, we propose constructing the buildings using hybrid wood and facades made of brick and recycled copper.

 In spring 2021, Skanska and Lund Municipality put a parallel architectural project out to tender to obtain proposals for the design of a conference centre in the Häradshövdingen district.  The project comprises a conference centre, a hotel and offices, making up a total of approximately 30,000 sqm. Three architectural firms have been invited to submit proposals: C.F. Møller Architects, Krook & Tjäder 

Presentation Häradshövdingen HYBRID