New glulam veranda
Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport now features a new glulam veranda. This 3,500-square-meter extension, constructed by Skanska for Swedavia, includes three kitchens and space for 16 tenants. The area is designed to be light and airy, with glulam beams extending up to 18 meters.
The project also involved a 1,500-square-meter renovation to reconfigure and widen a passenger passageway and create a marketplace with five shops and a commercial space.
Production began in 2022
Construction kicked off in the spring of 2022 with the assembly of the glulam frame, followed by the installation of the roof and facade. One of the production challenges was connecting the eaves between the frame and the facade, as well as the roof ducts.
Over six months, the glulam frame was integrated with the steel and glass facade. A new technical solution was developed to ensure that the glass facade would not be affected by the glulam frame’s deflection over time.
24/7 airport operations
The continuous 24-hour airport operations, with people constantly moving around, posed a significant challenge. This required meticulous planning and coordination with Swedavia.
We paid special attention to dismantling the existing glass facade to ensure the safety of third parties, marking an important milestone for the client.
Sustainable solutions
Throughout the project, we explored various methods to reuse and recycle existing facade glass to minimize our carbon footprint.
We also reduced the amount of steel in the glass facade and frame and preserved the natural stone floors by polishing it instead of replacing it. Additionally, we used concrete with a lower environmental impact.
