© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

Forum Aureum is focusing on developing a new, modern and democratic public square in the centre of Uppsala. Forumtorget (The Forumsquare) is a public symbol, a place for public meetings and debates, as well as a meeting point in the city. The location of the square gives it a distinct city pulse; people come and go day and night; to meet, to shop, to hang out or just to pass through. The proposal, Forum Aureum supports the intimate feeling of the square and gives it the dignity that has been lacking.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

Large granite blocks with a circular pattern made out of fibre concrete and brass creates a coherent and solid ground. The pattern connects the proposal with the old, historic facades of Åhléns – a shopping mall that is now being renovated and transformed in to a 21’st century shopping complex. The large golden medallion shaped sculpture, in connection with a few inset sofas represents the overall seating. The square offers limited area and the sparse furbishing creates a focused meeting point and implies and supports a natural flow. The medallion functions as a point of interest with its invitational form and will also help create a sense of identity to the square.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.

© Nyréns Arkitektkontor . Published on January 09, 2012.