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Design by

Alexander Söderholm, Sara Holmgren, Julie Wójcik

Juror’s Comment:
An exceptional and highly resolved proposal that masterfully integrates infrastructure, city, and culture. The concept of extending Fotografiska underground to connect metro, waterfront, and urban fabric is both visionary and pragmatic. The spatial sequence—from metro descent to the “lens” and cylindrical exhibition space —creates a powerful and memorable architectural journey, while the integration of cinema, workshops, and public programs establishes a vibrant cultural hub.

Work on:
The project is highly refined, but the strong formal language—particularly the cylindrical geometries—could benefit from greater material and atmospheric variation to avoid spatial monotony across different program zones.

Alexander Söderholm, Sara Holmgren, Julie Wójcik

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