The building connects visually with the city, offering a green and logical travel environment. Squares and parks are inspired by the natural landscape of Västerbotten. The building’s light wooden structure stands on a solid stone base, reminiscent of a delicate pine forest on heavy rocks. The base forms steps and terraces that blend indoor and outdoor spaces. The roof follows the site's topography but rises to create welcoming entrances. A large roof lantern acts as a beacon, visible within a long, uninterrupted sightline in the city. In front of the building, the roadway accommodates pedestrians, cyclists, café visitors, and transferring travellers. The historic station park has been transformed into a nature-inspired landscape focusing on urban life and ecosystem services.
The station area links to the city through distinctive wooden structures, green connections, and strategically placed activities. The architecture reflects the historical craftsmanship and modern wood construction techniques that shape contemporary city of Skellefteå. The roof’s horizontal character interacts with the verticality of the existing high-rise, Sara. Sightlines are maintained, connecting the city north and south of the railway. The mobility hub to the east and new residential and office buildings to the west define and frame Skellefteå's new meeting place.
Inspired by the Landscape
The travel centre has two main entrances: one from the new square in the east and one from Stationsgatan and the new bus terminal. The station hall links these areas, offering generous waiting spaces with services and commercial options. Grouping waiting areas around commercial activities fosters social interaction and safety.
The landscape and building form an integrated whole inspired by the Västerbotten landscape. Features such as pine heath, mountain birch forest, marshland, and mountain meadow influence the design of squares and park environments, based on the site's topography. The green structure supports biodiversity, stormwater management, and recreational value.
Skellefteå's new travel centre aims to fulfil Skellefteå's vision, "A sustainable place for a better everyday life," with a robust, functional building designed to endure over time.
