Studio Kristina

This project explores the adaptive reuse of former timber research facilities - Drottning Kristinas Väg 65-67 - transforming them into spaces for fabrication, prototyping, and experimental design. Built in the mid-20th century, the buildings played a key role in developing Sweden’s expertise in timber construction. Rather than replacing or overhauling them, the approach was to do just enough: introducing a series of minimal, precise interventions to support new uses while preserving the architectural and material identity of the site. Changes include a new entrance and sign tower for visibility, expanded foyer spaces, new full-height windows, and improved circulation between wings. A central timber-clad core houses updated services, while ventilation, lighting, and flow are rethought with care. Reuse plays a key role, concrete floor slabs become outdoor platforms or tables, façade materials become paving, and original windows are restored rather than replaced. The result is a layered, flexible environment that bridges the past and future of material experimentation. It’s not just a renovation, but a continuation, of ideas, spaces, and hands-on knowledge.