Following our winning proposal in Europan 13 for the same site in 2015, we developed a comprehensive masterplan for Bergs Gård in close collaboration with Nacka Municipality during 2017–2018. The area, currently occupied by an oil harbor, is planned to be transformed into a sustainable urban district featuring approximately 2,000 new homes, preschools, sports facilities, and local services.
The masterplan emphasizes sustainable urban development by preserving the untouched sections of the archipelago landscape and introducing a dense urban structure on land already affected by industrial use. This approach carefully integrates the site’s dramatic topography into the design, balancing environmental sensitivity with urban density.
Buildings are strategically positioned to maximize sunlight exposure and offer wind protection, enhancing comfort in the site’s exposed coastal setting. New public spaces are designed to reflect the unique character of the location, while remnants of the former industrial activity serve as inspiration for both the public realm and artistic expression.
The project was developed in cooperation with experts from Nacka Municipality, including specialists in urban planning, landscape architecture, traffic, commercial development, public art, and cultural heritage. It was further refined based on input from local residents and stakeholders, ensuring that the future of Bergs Gård reflects a wide range of community needs and interests.
Our team acted as lead design and coordinating architects, supported by Klas Tham (urban planning), Urbio (landscape architecture), and Måns Tham Arkitektkontor (architecture). Together, we translated a complex web of data and perspectives into a cohesive and functional urban vision.
Following a legal dispute between Circle K and Nacka Municipality regarding the site’s leasehold agreement, a settlement was reached in which the agreement was extended until 2036. As a result, the area’s transformation into a new urban district will take place gradually over the coming years.
