First and foremost the triple-V solution means that the employees are located closer to each other on undisturbed working islands than in a traditional office wing. That contributes to shorter distances, good internal communication, visual contact and knowledge sharing between departments.

The location of the atria on the outside emphasises the organisation’s extrovert attitude, bringing daylight in and providing a view out from the offices. A compact building is also created with a smaller overall surface, reducing energy consumption.

The triple-V structure with up to 7 floors of offices is built over the two lowest floors, creating a partially covered portico, where it extends over the base. The division of the facade complements this functional arrangement and decoratively breaks up the vertical surface into more compact geometric units.

The trading floor is the very heart of the building and is placed directly above the public areas.  The high intensity and condensed interior of the trading floor is contrasted by the high ceilings.

The offices feature three types of office environment: traditional, fixed office spaces, a number of flexible office units used as temporary workstations for visiting colleagues, and a series of touch-down spaces for quick, informal team meetings. The flexible and varied interior design creates dynamism throughout the day, ensuring that the best possible facilities are provided for changing professional and even social requirements. The building also boasts 3 roof terraces, to provide Swedbank staff with a recreational zone with a fantastic view.

The new Headquarters has received a Gold certification from the Swedish sustainability rating system, the ‘Miljöbyggnad’.