The Heliotropen site has long been classified as one of Malmö's most contaminated areas after decades of heavy chemical industry use, though the specific chemical contaminants present have not been disclosed. MKB is building 112 rental apartments across five building blocks on this land, with remediation being conducted in stages, though the exact number of stages and timeline for each remain unclear. The total cost of the remediation and development project has not been made public.
The housing design incorporates sustainable elements, including reused yellow brick, solar panels on roofs, and cargo bikes for residents, though the exact environmental standards or certifications targeted are unspecified. According to Aftonbladet, MKB's new production chief described the importance of connecting to local history in the project. The design draws inspiration from both the old aircraft hangar at Bulltofta and classic railway carriages, with Christina Lundby, an MKB representative, telling Aftonbladet that the rounded shapes are meant to evoke thoughts of that heritage.
It is important to connect to the local history.
The rounded shapes are meant to evoke thoughts of that.