Tegeltornen

The three new blocks in the detailed plan for Kabeln 6 are situated in a historic context primarily composed of red brick buildings. Red brick is most prominent to the northeast and southeast, while the western side features mainly white-rendered facades. In the south-west, the buildings are mainly of white and grey tones. The first completed block in the south-east of Kabeln 6 is largely dominated by red-brick facades with windows of varying proportions and colours. The second built block in Kabeln 6 consists primarily of red brickwork, except for its southwestern central part, which features a grey-white render. Window colours and proportions vary throughout the area. The project uses prefabricated facades with cast-in brick, except on the ground floor, which has site-built brickwork. 

To contribute to the overall cohesion of the area around Kabeln 6, we have chosen to work with a yellow-red brick for the taller buildings – “Gulröd handslagen” – a handmade brick with warm yellow-red tones. The facades of the lower buildings are dominated by red brick – “Röd handslagen” – which is a brick with red notes. The chosen colour division provides red accents in the residential block, simultaneously allowing for recognition as well as variety along the streets in the neighbourhood. 

Moreover, the eastern facade features entrance motif in light colours. On the western side, we have also chosen to use the lighter brick– forming an entrance motif that contributes to the cityscape. This provides rhythm along the street while allowing more natural light at street level areas adjacent to the taller buildings. 

The three tall buildings (with the” Gulröd handslagen” brickwork) feature distinct detailing and facade expressions. Variation is achieved through different facade orientations – vertical, neutral, and horizontal. Furthermore, these variations are enhanced using varying window types, recessed and flush brick joints, and diverse brick patterns. Consequently, each building possesses its unique identity while together they create a coherent whole. 

While the three tall buildings feature yellow-red brick throughout, the two lower buildings use red brickwork, which also clads the facades of the bottom floor between the buildings. There are three different window colours – gold, warm brown and dark brown. Roofs, flashings and other metal sheet components are finished in a dark metallic grey colour. 

The division of volumes ensures that the raised courtyard is visible in-between the buildings when seen from Vasagatan, Max Sieverts gata and Löfströms allé. The greenery of the courtyard peeks through and hangs down towards the street. The entrance level has a double height and is enhanced by being is visually defined by big windows at the base and smaller windows positioned above them. 

Tegeltornen – Besqab (besqab.se)