Henning Larsen Wins Competition to Design Timber-Structured Centralbadet Swimming Center in Gothenburg, Sweden

"Henning Larsen has been selected to design Gothenburg's new Centralbadet, a public swimming and sports facility intended to strengthen the city's network of community and health-oriented spaces. The winning team includes Winell & Jern Architects, Ramboll, and John Dohlsten, Sports Science Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg. Organized by the City of Gothenburg, the competition included teams such as BIG and Wingårdh Arkitektkontor."

"Covering 51,850 square meters, Centralbadet will include Olympic-standard swimming and diving facilities, family and learning pools, four sports halls, a basketball court, and a gym. Additional spaces include saunas, outdoor pools, a café and restaurant, multipurpose gathering areas, and offices for approximately 200 municipal employees. The design also incorporates practical amenities such as changing areas, bicycle storage, and stroller parking to ensure accessibility."

"Located in Katrinelund, historically known for its health and outdoor recreation facilities, the new Centralbadet continues this focus through a flexible landscape strategy that can adapt to future urban developments. The entrance faces the planned sports arena to the south and connects with Burgårdsparken and the Mölndal River. Active street façades, open sightlines, and integrated lighting improve safety and accessibility. The multi-level roof extends the building's public use outdoors with running tracks linked to the park, outdoor"

Centralbadet will be a 51,850 square meter multifunctional public swimming and sports center in Gothenburg. The complex will host Olympic-standard swimming and diving facilities, family and learning pools, four sports halls, a basketball court, a gym, saunas, outdoor pools, a café and restaurant, multipurpose gathering areas, and offices for about 200 municipal employees. The design integrates art, landscape, and urban connections, drawing from Valhallagade and pathways inspired by Nils Wedel's mosaic walls. Situated in Katrinelund, the center links to Burgårdsparken, the Mölndal River, and a planned southern sports arena, with active facades, open sightlines, integrated lighting, and a multi-level roof with running tracks to enhance public accessibility and use.

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