2024–05–15
In 2020, Gothenburg City Council aimed to eliminate vulnerable areas. Framtidenkoncernen, including GöteborgsLokaler, played a key role, investing heavily in Vårväderstorget. Over two years, the square transformed into Trädgårdstorget, inspired by a garden city vision. Green facades and roofs and inviting greenery are some things that now encourage gatherings. Enhanced safety features also include better lighting and signage.
To ensure the square meets safety standards, it has been certified according to the principles of the BoTryggt2030 handbook by Stiftelsen Tryggare Sverige.
Nola encourages similar initiatives strengthening both community and urban spaces, often collaborating with architects and city planners to develop site-specific projects and products. Långbordet, born in a neighborhood in Helsingborg with similar challenges, exemplifies our commitment to creating safer, more vibrant communities.
A big thank you to everyone who made 2024 such a memorable year. Here are some highlights from the past year. We can’t wait to see you again in 2025! We close the office 21 December and open again on the 2nd of January. For urgent matters, email headoffice@nola.se
After much anticipation, ArkDes has finally reopened its doors to visitors on Skeppsholmen in Stockholm. Among the highlights of the permanent exhibition is Bill Post by Broberg & Ridderstråle.
Since the late 1980s, Nola has been a regular at Stockholm Furniture Fair. For us, it’s more than just a tradition – it’s a key part of our year. We look forward to being there again in 2025 and hope to see you there too.
The Malmö City Urban Development Award 2024 goes to Hyllievång Park. A big round of applause to the City of Malmö’s Property and Streets Department and the landscape architects at Plot Studio. We are proud to have provided the Four Seasons parasols and the Gard long-table furniture system for this park, which truly exudes a playful and inviting atmosphere.
At Nola, we continue to expand the number of EPDs across our product range. In addition to popular products like Luma, Four Seasons, and the Kajen sun lounger, the Hjorthagen and Parco furniture series are now also certified.
In May, it was confirmed that Nola has been selected as a supplier for the nationwide framework agreement with HBV within Park and Urban Environment. The agreement runs until April 7, 2026, with an option for a 24-month extension. The agreement applies to the Swedish market.
With buds blooming, sunshine, and even the recent interest rate cut, there are plenty of reasons to feel optimistic. Let's raise a glass to the good things, celebrate our unity, and look forward to the journey ahead.
Our first environmentally certified product with the Svanen label, Kajen, will be showcased at the construction fair Nordbygg from April 23rd to 26th. It's part of a collection of products in the Svanen’s booth, where two sofas in Sioo:x-treated oak will be on display.
Congratulations to Carlstedt Architects for designing the award-winning outdoor pool at Råby in Västerås. Fredriksbergbadet won the 2024 Architecture Prize in Västmanland at the Sweden Architects Västmanland annual meeting in early April.
We'll be at Publika parker och MODIGA stadsrum in Lund on April 18th showcasing Björn Dahlström's litterbin Repeat for outdoor environments.
Sustainability and an overarching ambition to "do good" are common among this year's four finalists for Landmärket 2023. Among them is Bobergstorget furnished with the Harads furniture series.
As the calm settles, we reflect on the design week and can once again confirm that things are best done together. Therefore, we extend a big thank you to all visitors, partners, and designers who made Stockholm Design Week and the Furniture Fair a successful and enjoyable event.