Växjö train station and town hall

Växjö train station and town hall One of the largest wooden buildings in Sweden The municipality, which profiles itself as a wooden town, has a history of building wooden houses and properties, and therefore it was a matter of course that the station would also be built in this material. The building has a wooden frame of cross-glued wooden elements and a column beam construction of wood. Inside the building there are many visible wood constructions parts, such as suspended ceilings, wall coverings, floors, and stairs. In the middle of the building there is a large and open space, where the wood creates a feeling of a warm welcome. High demands on materials and energy consumption The sustainability aspect has been a focus during the design which permeated the entire project. The new station and municipal building is certified, and meets the high demands on materials and energy consumption. From a life cycle perspective, wood is both economically advantageous and has a lesser climate impact. A public living room The building has an independent, central and solitary location in the city. The train station is placed at the entrance level and is connected to the railway bridge upstairs. The central parts of the building on the first two floors are open to the public around the clock: "Växjö's living room". This part consists of a large atrium with a glass roof. There are also large works of art hanging from the ceiling. A lot of light and wood characterize the public parts, with a visible wooden frame and a lot of wood cladding on the walls. Entrances to the municipal foyer and reception are located on the 3rd floor that can be reached either via the public space, or a separate staircase in the eastern part of the house. The municipality's premises are on floors 4 to 7. In the basement there are technology spaces, parking for service cars, and bicycle parking for all employees. The station is supplemented with shops, cafés, and restaurants. Glass and wooden facade The building's facades are characterized by the upper building body on floors 4-7, which consists of glass façades in different shades of grey and an accent colour. The glass facades are open, with sloping decorative glass. The outer walls to the north and east are made of wood, which are part of the wooden frame. The facade on the street level consists of classic wood panelling in both natural and dark colours. Solar cell panels are located on the roof.