According to sources, the 152-year-old building in Norrköping is nominated for the Kasper Salin Prize. The building is nominated together with Campus Tensta in Stockholm, Fyrtornet in Hyllie, and Osprey Farm Studio near Strängnäs. The prize is awarded by Sveriges Arkitekter to a building work 'of high architectural quality'.
Aftonbladet reports that Kvarteret Jungfrun in Norrköping is one of the four nominees for the Kasper Salin Prize. The building was previously known as 'Mattsons magasin och Andreas kvarn'. It is one of the few properties preserved for the future in the new Norrköping district Inre hamnen.
We are really very happy, it's incredibly fun – a great honor.
The nominations for the Kasper Salin Prize should not only be seen as recognition but the buildings are also considered 'guides for the future', said Rebecka Engvall, jury chair. Aftonbladet reports that the renovation of the old grain warehouse has aroused the interest of Sveriges Arkitekter. The prize is awarded each year to a Swedish building work or group of buildings of high architectural quality.
Aftonbladet reports that Kvarteret Jungfrun in Inre hamnen has undergone a total transformation from grain storage to office and other uses. The specific architectural features or design elements that led to the nomination have not been disclosed. ' The exact new uses of the building after its transformation remain unspecified.