Offices for Skandia Fastigheter in Stockholm
Type: Office interior and refurbishment
Client: Skandia Fastigheter
Date: 2023
Location: Jakobsbergsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden
Sustainability: Reuse - 99% of all furnishings
Size: approx. 1300 sqm
Photos: Erik Lefvander
Collaborations: Climateworks and Sajkla
99% Reused Furniture Shapes a Circular Office Interior in Stockholm
Skandia Fastigheter’s office on Jakobsbergsgatan in central Stockholm has been thoughtfully transformed into a contemporary workplace centred on social interaction, flexibility, and circular design. Developed as a Test Lab for sustainable refurbishment, the project demonstrates how ambitious reuse strategies can significantly reduce environmental impact—saving 21 tonnes of CO₂ through the reuse of 99 per cent of all furnishings, and a further 14 tonnes during the renovation process.
A key driver behind the redesign was to encourage employees back to the office by creating an inviting, varied environment that supports both collaboration and focused work. Visitors are welcomed by a generous, bar-shaped reception that sets the tone for the space beyond. Touchdown workstations and a combined work-and-eat lounge form an active social hub, bringing employees and guests together throughout the day. Deeper within the office, quieter zones unfold, including a library and dedicated focus rooms designed for concentration and privacy.
Sustainability has guided every decision. By remaining in the existing premises rather than relocating, limiting structural alterations, and prioritising the reuse of materials and furnishings, the project has substantially reduced its carbon footprint. Plasterboard walls have been carefully dismantled and reused on site, alongside ceiling tiles, doors, and glass partitions. Where new elements were required, the selection focused on sustainable, predominantly recycled materials. In total, 350 pieces of existing furniture have been reconditioned—reupholstered or repainted to extend their lifespan and refresh their expression.
Long-term value has been central to both the design approach and material strategy. A cohesive green colour palette runs throughout the interior, unifying the reused elements and tying together details such as lighting, rugs, and vases. All decorative objects have been sourced from the vintage market, reinforcing the circular narrative. Completing the space, artwork borrowed from Skandia’s own art collection adds character and depth—an understated finishing touch to a forward-thinking, sustainable workplace.