Maserhallen Sports Centre in Borlänge

Safety has been a central focus, with the goal of creating an attractive meeting place that encourages physical activity. The structure consists of two volumes: the lower volume aligns with the design lines of adjacent buildings along Masergatan, while the higher volume marks the entrance. The façades of the lower volume feature window slits in a repetitive rhythm, echoing Maserhallen, while the higher volume has a façade of wood panels and wooden slats positioned between the windows. A key design principle has been to make the building’s activities visible from the outside, while ensuring that the interior maintains visibility onto the street.

The activity paths located to the east and west of the new building strengthen the connection to and from the sports field. These paths are extensions of city streets and help to create a front facing the sports field. The design of the outdoor environment recaptures some of Maserhallen’s original ‘house in a park’ character, incorporating greenery along Masergatan. This follows the existing structure of green spaces and parking areas, bordered by trees and plantings.

The concrete walls currently found in Maserhallen’s outdoor environment are being reused as design features in the fixed furnishings of the new outdoor spaces. Playful details in the façade and ground design create an environment that encourages movement. The character of Masergatan will change with the construction of a new police station, making it feel more like a city street. Thus, Maserhallen and the new sports hall will become more closely integrated with the city.