EmporiaThe ambition was high, sky high. The interior was to be unique, exciting and long lasting. It should offer the customer an extraordinary experience. The assignment included creating the interior design for all public spaces; restaurants, lounges, play parks, concourses and squares. The furniture was to enhance the themes of the squares, connect to the materials of the concourses and add fun and surprising detailing. All materials was to be durable but sophisticated; leather, solid wood, terrazzo. The interior stood the test of the opening week and the years to follow. In 2013 and 2014 Emporia won several awards; World Architecture Festivals WAF and Inside awards 2013 in the Shopping category, Mapic Award 2013 for most innovative shopping centre and Mipim Awards 2014 for best shopping centre. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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This is TAK!
A restaurant on Brunkebergs Square, in the middle of downtown Stockholm. Here you can enjoy a mix of Nordic furniture tradition and refined Japanese cuisine.

This is TAK!
A restaurant on Brunkebergs Square, in the middle of downtown Stockholm. Here you can enjoy a mix of Nordic furniture tradition and refined Japanese cuisine.

Max
For Max, a Swedish hamburger chain, Wingårdhs has created a new restaurant concept to be implemented globally.

By the water where the reeds begin
A thatch covered visitor’s centre and a bird watching site by the lake Tåkern. Inside a playful exhibition explains the surrounding ecosystem.

By the water where the reeds begin
A thatch covered visitor’s centre and a bird watching site by the lake Tåkern. Inside a playful exhibition explains the surrounding ecosystem.

Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
On Niels Brocks Gade 1 in Copenhagen stands a building that has drawn the attention of admiring gazes for generations. The magnificent original building was designed in 1903 for an insurance company, and was later home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. After the building had been vacant for an extended period, the Nobis Hotel Copenhagen has now moved in.

Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
On Niels Brocks Gade 1 in Copenhagen stands a building that has drawn the attention of admiring gazes for generations. The magnificent original building was designed in 1903 for an insurance company, and was later home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. After the building had been vacant for an extended period, the Nobis Hotel Copenhagen has now moved in.

SEB
In November 2017 SEB’s office building won the prize “Sweden’s best looking office” – a competition held by Fastighetssverige and Lokalnytt.

Bosnian handicraft meets Scandinavian simplicity
Monica Förster invites Gert Wingårdh to a new adventure with a Bosnian handicraft furniture producer, Zanat.

Bosnian handicraft meets Scandinavian simplicity
Monica Förster invites Gert Wingårdh to a new adventure with a Bosnian handicraft furniture producer, Zanat.

Clarion Hotel Sign
Clarion Hotel Sign is the largest hotel in Stockholm, a landmark building designed by Wingårdhs with interiors carefully chosen to represent the biggest designer icons in Scandinavia.

Clarion Hotel Sign
Clarion Hotel Sign is the largest hotel in Stockholm, a landmark building designed by Wingårdhs with interiors carefully chosen to represent the biggest designer icons in Scandinavia.

Supporting different work ways
The new Workplace Guideline is going to give Volvo Car Corporation a unique office environment designed to support an activity based office culture. In 2014 the concept was launched and one Gothenburg site was chosen to be the first happy pilot.

Supporting different work ways
The new Workplace Guideline is going to give Volvo Car Corporation a unique office environment designed to support an activity based office culture. In 2014 the concept was launched and one Gothenburg site was chosen to be the first happy pilot.

The waterfall building
On the banks of the river Charles lays EF’s new North America Headquarters designed by Wingårdhs. The ten story building is visible from both Cambridge and Boston and is already a signature feature with its distinct glazed waterfall that zigzags down the front façade.

The waterfall building
On the banks of the river Charles lays EF’s new North America Headquarters designed by Wingårdhs. The ten story building is visible from both Cambridge and Boston and is already a signature feature with its distinct glazed waterfall that zigzags down the front façade.

Lammhults and Abstracta Showroom
In February 2017, Lammhults and Abstracta opened their joint showroom in the city centre.

Lammhults and Abstracta Showroom
In February 2017, Lammhults and Abstracta opened their joint showroom in the city centre.

A factory of Art and Design
In 2004, the former Ericsson telephone factory was converted into a 20.300 square meter Arts, Crafts and Design university collage.

A factory of Art and Design
In 2004, the former Ericsson telephone factory was converted into a 20.300 square meter Arts, Crafts and Design university collage.

Zanat Tattoo Stool
Tattoo is a neat, light, stable and stackable stool with beautiful carvings, available in a three- or four-legged version.

Zanat Tattoo Stool
Tattoo is a neat, light, stable and stackable stool with beautiful carvings, available in a three- or four-legged version.

Orbs
A photography phenomenon caught in a glass sphere, which creates a differentiated light to the room.

A new modern workplace
Our Design of AstraZeneca´s office KC dates to 1995 and is being modernized in order to meet the new workplace guidelines. The change to open plan office offers a new inspirational and efficient work environment.

A new modern workplace
Our Design of AstraZeneca´s office KC dates to 1995 and is being modernized in order to meet the new workplace guidelines. The change to open plan office offers a new inspirational and efficient work environment.

Wärdshuset
Do you want to fine dine in an amusement park? Lisebergs Wärdshus is the place for you.

Wärdshuset
Do you want to fine dine in an amusement park? Lisebergs Wärdshus is the place for you.

Nobis KBH
Nobis AB are to open a new Hotel in the centre of Copenhagen, their first hotel outside of Sweden.

Cellus Nostra
A housing that would last for hundreds of years was the vision for the project Kajplats 10, on the Housing Expo in Malmö 2001. Long lasting interior materials and a classic disposition of rooms was combined with furniture that supported a modern way of living.

Cellus Nostra
A housing that would last for hundreds of years was the vision for the project Kajplats 10, on the Housing Expo in Malmö 2001. Long lasting interior materials and a classic disposition of rooms was combined with furniture that supported a modern way of living.

Japanese inspired retail design
In 1983 Gert Wingårdh finished one of his first store designs. Shoe store Yoko Yap is based on the idea of open versus closed and plays with light, reflections and materials.

Japanese inspired retail design
In 1983 Gert Wingårdh finished one of his first store designs. Shoe store Yoko Yap is based on the idea of open versus closed and plays with light, reflections and materials.

Graphic landmark, Friendly inside
Quality Hotel Friends is Quality hotels Swedish flagship hotel. It is the place to use for the big and complex events with room for 65 000 participants. It is situated next to the Swedish National Arena and neighbour with the shopping centre Mall of Scandinavia.

Graphic landmark, Friendly inside
Quality Hotel Friends is Quality hotels Swedish flagship hotel. It is the place to use for the big and complex events with room for 65 000 participants. It is situated next to the Swedish National Arena and neighbour with the shopping centre Mall of Scandinavia.

Madison
Our 3-seater sofa grew into family when a corner sofa, 2-seater, and arm chair was launched. It is called Madison; classic and cool it clearly references the aesthetics of the era portrayed in the TV Series Mad Men.

To the moon and back
The move from Delsjövägen to Lindholmen was only a few miles physically, but the mental journey for the public service broadcaster SVT and SR’s employees was like a trip to the moon and back.

To the moon and back
The move from Delsjövägen to Lindholmen was only a few miles physically, but the mental journey for the public service broadcaster SVT and SR’s employees was like a trip to the moon and back.

Naturum Laponia, on nature’s terms
Situated at the end of the road, at the border of the Swedish tundra is a visitor center celebrating nature, life and culture in the World Heritage site Laponia.

Naturum Laponia, on nature’s terms
Situated at the end of the road, at the border of the Swedish tundra is a visitor center celebrating nature, life and culture in the World Heritage site Laponia.

Traditional with a playful twist
When creating an office for law firm Vinge the aim was to design a space with traditional qualities but with a playful twist. This reflects the company’s sterling expertise and creativity.

Traditional with a playful twist
When creating an office for law firm Vinge the aim was to design a space with traditional qualities but with a playful twist. This reflects the company’s sterling expertise and creativity.

Radisson Blu Strand Hotel
Greta Garbo came first, and then Ingrid Bergman. Both were often seen at the Strand Hotel. The building was designed in preparation for the 1912 Olympic Games, when the city would become international, teeming with people from around the world. Ever since it has been an attractive address, with its glittering waterfront and magnificent view. In the 1980s it was The Hotel in town, and the line to get in wound along the Nybrokajen esplanade.

Radisson Blu Strand Hotel
Greta Garbo came first, and then Ingrid Bergman. Both were often seen at the Strand Hotel. The building was designed in preparation for the 1912 Olympic Games, when the city would become international, teeming with people from around the world. Ever since it has been an attractive address, with its glittering waterfront and magnificent view. In the 1980s it was The Hotel in town, and the line to get in wound along the Nybrokajen esplanade.

Thirty years of architecture through four decades
An exhibition accompanied by a catalogue and an essays collection displaying a select range of projects from the career of Gert Wingårdh.

Thirty years of architecture through four decades
An exhibition accompanied by a catalogue and an essays collection displaying a select range of projects from the career of Gert Wingårdh.

Vetenskapens Hus
An urban livingroom in the centre of Luleå, where you through film, dining, lectures or just a cup of coffee can discuss, learn and experience research, politics, artistic endeavour and development.

Vetenskapens Hus
An urban livingroom in the centre of Luleå, where you through film, dining, lectures or just a cup of coffee can discuss, learn and experience research, politics, artistic endeavour and development.

Nova
Nova is a family of lights, for indoor and outdoor use. The light is diffused through gradient frosted glass spheres and is found inside rough anthracite shells.

Joyful lunch lounge
Every summer season, the amusement park Liseberg hires 2400 additional employees. We got the challenge to transform their staff canteen into a more open, functional and joyful place to get energized.

Joyful lunch lounge
Every summer season, the amusement park Liseberg hires 2400 additional employees. We got the challenge to transform their staff canteen into a more open, functional and joyful place to get energized.

The Veranda
Wanted: A new casual meeting place. The result: A new Veranda hovering over the sea. Inspiration: Artist Lena Cronqvist and the surrounding nature of Skaftölandet.

The Veranda
Wanted: A new casual meeting place. The result: A new Veranda hovering over the sea. Inspiration: Artist Lena Cronqvist and the surrounding nature of Skaftölandet.

Ease
The interior of the store Ease were created when fashion designer Filippa K was launching a new brand. The assignment was to create an interior that supported the fundamental essence and idea of the brand.