Where nature meets the suburban, Rönninge backe is a master plan for 300 housing units including daycare and housing for the elderly, offering a gentle approach to urban growth south of Stockholm.
The proposal aims at harnessing the qualities of the suburb's green space, while exploring the characteristics of a new urbanity. Different housing types are organised around recreative spaces and courtyards, creating a strong sense of community.
The landscape plan is thought of as a transition from the natural to the more urban, through a sequence of interstitial spaces with a varying degree of privacy. Topographical variation is utilized for terraces, underground parking and a sledding hill.
Three main housing types are proposed, each with its own distinct character, based on the different programmatic and economic conditions.
Existing nature elements and stormwater management plays an important role in the landscape design.
