Art and design – the campus is an arena for culture
Our campuses embody great cultural values. Not least through architecture of the highest quality from different eras. We are convinced that art and design play a major role in the experience of campuses and how well they function as knowledge environments. We manage hundreds of works of art, which contribute to attractive property areas and which give our tenants better conditions for their business.
About art on campus
Why art?
In contemporary art, the exploratory process has a central place. It is often about seeking what we do not know, offering new perspectives and contributing to discussion and conversation - an approach that is close to what we find in innovative research. Art also translates ideas and concepts into physical expression and has a unique ability to remind us of human values. They raise social issues and translate them into the physical design of the rooms. Meeting at an early stage increases the opportunities for investments to create great added value and long-term sustainability for both the physical and social environment.
Cooperation with med the Swedish public art agency
We invest up to SEK 10 million annually in new art. In collaboration with Public Art Agency Sweden, we also manage one of the largest collections of public art in Sweden, a total of over 700 works. Our investment in art is part of the policy area "Designed Living Environment" and the work with public environments. It is also part of Akademiska Hus' development work with sustainable and attractive campuses.
Design and architecture
The importance of place for learning
Cultural sustainability is one of our four sustainability dimensions, which encompass all of our operations. The physical design of an environment plays a major role in the experience and how well a knowledge environment works. In our campus plans, we always take this into account. We have the privilege of managing property areas of very high architectural quality from a number of different eras. All development of our campuses is always done together with our customers and in harmony with these values.
