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Entwurf • Design Tham & Videgård, SE-Stockholm
Bauherr • Client Alma
Standort • Location Nybrogatan 8, SE-Stockholm
Wohnfläche • Floor space 2.170 m 2
Fotos • Photos Åke Eson Lindman, SE-Bromma
Mehr Infos auf Seite • More info on page 192

COWORKING SPACE ALMA

IN STOCKHOLM

In the middle of Stockholm, a private co-working space
has been created where members meet a creative com-
munity. For the Alma Creative Club, local architectural
office Tham & Videgård Arkitekter have created a
balan ced mix of workplaces, meeting areas, and com-
municative zones, allowing interaction with like-min-
ded people to happen automatically.

T he concept of co-working space, i.e. of a flexible workplace with
shared infrastructure, a broad network and all kinds of extras, has
long become established. Freelancers, creative people, and digital
nomads make active use of such facilities, as do sales representatives
and members of the field staff. In the centre of the Swedish capital of
Stockholm, the Alma Creative Club was recently created as such a
place, but it is reserved for a select clientele. The founders of this co-
working facility want to bring together the country's creative scene in
their members' club. In addition to differently designed workplaces -
from a private office to an open lounge -, there is room for workshops,
meetings, and events. The central atrium is used as a restaurant. Food
is served at long wooden tables positioned directly under the glass
roof to promote communication. A well-curated art and culture pro-
gramme rounds off the offer. Tham & Videgård Arkitekter were com-
missioned to refurbish the building, which was built at the beginning
of the 19th century as a sewing machine factory, until the renowned
Beckmans College of Design moved in to train the young creative gene-
ration. Today, the five-storey building brings together all those who
have been accepted as paying members of the illustrious circle. In
order to meet the time and cost limits for the conversion and, at the
same time, to create a sound atmosphere, Bolle Tham and Martin
Videgård focused their design on a few striking elements. In the restau-
rant, ceramic tiles in cheerful, fresh pastel hues were laid on the floor
in a herringbone pattern. In addition, there are solid shelves, partiti-
ons, and curtains in vibrant petroleum shades, which form the floor
plan – sometimes more open, sometimes more closed off. A simple
pendant luminaire, which, just like the long wooden tables and ben-
ches, was designed by the architects, provides the right light. Together
with other design objects specially conceived for the location, these
are sold in the shop with an adjoining café. The shop in the entrance
area is accessible to everyone and gives an insight into the creative
Axonometrie • Axonometry world hidden in the rooms behind it.

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