Huset på dockan

Sammanfattning: The house above the dock is located by Hjälmare Docka in Arboga municipality and right next to Hjälmare canal. The assignment was to design a community hall and add an additional program based on location and analysis. The beautiful surroundings around the canal and the many well-preserved historical elements made me add a hotel and museum as I wanted more people to discover the place and its history. I chose to place the building above a dock where boats are stored during winter to be able to include the boats as part of the museum's exhibition but also so hotel guests can park their boat under the building and get directly to the hotel. Due to the location, the lower construction of the house is dimensioned to be able to accommodate all types of boats that can pass through the canal. The arch construction is made of steel and inspired by traditional tram halls while the upper house is made entirely of locally produced wood.