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Sweden’s Tallest Timber Building
Residential Tower in Lilludden, Central Sweden – design by C. F. Møller Architects
2 Mar 2019
Västerås High-rise Building
Design: C. F. Møller Architects
Location: Öster Mälarstrand, Västerås, Sweden
High-rise Building in Västerås by C. F. Møller Architects
Kajstaden is a central residential neighborhood near the water in the Öster Mälarstrand area of Västerås. The new neighbourhood is designed as a city block and is a natural extension of Västerås city centre.

photograph © Nikolaj Jakobsen
The area includes Mälarparken and Notuddsparken, which link together to form a cohesive green area. The neighborhood has a generous view of Lake Mälaren and is located directly adjacent to the square and the quayside promenade. The concept includes an electric boat sharing scheme and a special chilled room in the lobby for food deliveries from MatHem.
photo © Nikolaj Jakobsen
The housing being constructed is comprised of 99 flats with the first stage estimated to be complete by the spring of 2018. In its entirety, the local plan for Öster Mälarstrand contains about 700 flats with marinas for recreational boats, which will be connected and integrated with new residential developments.

photo © Nikolaj Jakobsen
The neighborhood includes amongst other things a 9-storey apartment building constructed with a frame made entirely of massiv...