The Story of a fire – A new chapter

What was once lost is now being rebuilt with a clear focus on the future, combining modern design, long-term resilience and smart, sustainable solutions from the ground up. The building was insured with If and became the first in Sweden to be covered by the Sustainable Building concept. 

This means that If together with qualified external advisors and partners, provide advice, guidance and extra financing, up to 3 million SEK, to encourage corporate customers to choose sustainable options when rebuilding in the event of extensive damage, for example after a fire. The recommended actions are based on two of the most widely used environmental certification systems for buildings in Sweden: Miljöbyggnad and BREEAM-SE (BRE Environmental Assessment Method).

The new building is slightly larger than the previous one and is designed to bring both life and functionality back to the area. It will include a restaurant on the ground floor and rental apartments on the upper floors. 

Throughout the process, strong focus has been placed on future proofing the property. The building will feature solar shielding glass and external blinds to reduce heat gain, along with motion controlled and energy efficient lighting. Individual energy meters will support smarter energy use. Water saving taps and sensor-controlled equipment are being installed in the commercial spaces, together with measures to reduce the risk of water leakage. 

Additional features such as solar panels, a green roof and modern safety solutions like a stove guard will further strengthen the building’s performance. These solutions help reduce environmental impact while increasing comfort and safety for those who will live and work there. 

“We provide advice, guidance and financial support to make it easier to choose sustainable solutions. Sustainability should be the easy choice”, says Philip Thörn, Chief Sustainability Officer, at If.