The square outside House 11 is being redeveloped. Akademiska hus has already taken the initial steps by taking soil samples. In week 16, the real work begins.
– Together with Akademiska hus, we look forward to opening this new space at the start of the autumn semester, says Campus Director, Olle Lilliestierna.
The redevelopment is estimated be ongoing from week 16 until week 22, that is, until the end of May/June, and may cause minor, temporary disruptions.
– But it will not interfere with exams, for example. We have a dialogue with Akademiska hus and noisy parts of the construction are planned at times that will minimise disruption to university activities, says Olle Lilliestierna.
He is looking forward to the redevelopment project starting, and that we in a few months time will have a square that has been transformed into a nice place for students and employees to relax, study, work or simply have a pleasant place to go to. The second image in this article shows a sketch of what the new square will look like.
The purpose of the redevelopment is to create:
• More places where you can socialise or work in the form of tables and chairs, benches and sunbeds in the sunniest parts of the square.
• Space for a food truck to provide a wider variety of food and drinks on campus.
• Space for a stage where culture can flow.
• More effective and energy-efficient lighting to make the square more alive during the dark hours of the day/year.
• More greenery to enliven the space and create a sense of well-being.
As previously mentioned, Akademiska hus started taking soil samples earlier this week. Reconstruction will begin in week 16 and end in the beginning of June.
During the reconstruction period, parts of the square will be closed.
– For safety reasons, we ask everyone to pay attention to areas that have been closed off. We’re making sure there are safe passages through which you can get to and from House 11, says Olle Lilliestierna.
Planting of trees, bushes and plants is scheduled for July and August. The plan is for the square to open in week 35.
