A NEW MEETING PLACE
In connection with the reorganisation of Stockholm’s Central Station, property owner Jernhusen wanted to establish an information desk in the middle of Stockholm Central’s large hall, as well as create new public waiting areas in several locations within the station complex. We were commissioned to design the information desk and to develop and design new seats and waiting lounges.
The function of the information desk is both general tourist information, a “concierge” for the Central Station with information about everything related to the station, and to offer a range of services such as tickets to cultural events, transport, guided tours and sightseeing, as well as providing an exhibition space for companies in the tourism industry.
We were commissioned to design the information desk to function in harmony with the historical environment of the Central Hall and at the same time be modern, functional and communicate the Jernhusen brand.
Jernhusen also wanted to optimize and expand the seating area in the southern part of the Central Hall.
In collaboration with Green Furniture, the bench “Nova C with Backrest” was developed and designed, based on Jernhusen’s needs, but also for production for a wider market. We gave the bench a round shape, with seating on both the inside and outside to optimize capacity, but also to connect the seating area with the historic fountain that stands as a central sculpture in its center. Cleaning and maintenance have been important parts of the development of the bench, as have the aesthetic values and an environmentally sustainable production method.
The bench has become very successful and can today be seen in countless public environments around the world.