Common areas: Södercity in Örebro.

Common Areas: Södercity
Exploring the City: Case Krämartorget

What happens when we stop planning in theory and start test the city in reality?

Over the winter, Krämartorget and Södercity in Örebro have been transformed through a series of unexpected micro-interventions: an ice rink, a light projection, a dance floor. Small events that, together, have breathed new life into a place long perceived as static and forgotten.
Now we invite you to an evening where we’ll take a closer look at what actually happened—and what we can learn from it.

Lecture + moderated discussion
We’ll share our experiences from working with Krämartorget and open up a discussion about temporary experiments, access to public spaces, and how small changes can have a big impact. The lectures will be held in English.
We hope you’ll join us and contribute to the conversation about the future of public spaces in Örebro.

A warm welcome!

Program
5:00 p.m. – Drop-in
Meet at the entrance to the Hjalmar Bergman Theater.
Representatives from City Örebro will welcome attendees and guide them down to the Teatercaféet.
5:30 p.m. – Lecture and discussion at the Teatercaféet
5:30–5:40 p.m.
Welcome remarks by Gustav Fromwall, Sveriges Arkitekter, and Anna Maria Hellner, ÖBO. Introduction to the evening’s theme, format, and purpose.
5:40–5:45 p.m.
Dan Hallemar opens the evening and introduces Luka Murovec.
5:45–6:15 p.m.
Lecture: Luka Murovec
Luka Murovec discusses temporary urban projects and situational experiments as tools for urban development. The lecture provides a broader context for the work on Krämartorget and demonstrates how temporary interventions can create new perspectives on the city’s public spaces.
6:15–6:45 p.m.
Panel Discussion
The discussion is moderated by Dan Hallemar, with Luka Murovec, Peder Hallkvist, Anna Maria Hellner, and Hanna Hellström.
The panel will discuss the development of Södercity, prototypes as a method in urban development, architecture as something that can be tested through action, and how children’s perspectives and experiences can be integrated into the work on the city’s public spaces.
6:45–7:00 p.m.
Questions from the audience and closing remarks.
7:15 PM – Inauguration of The Sleeping Giant and Block Party
Group walk across the street to Krämartorget and down the stairs toward Köpmangatan.
Inauguration of The Sleeping Giant followed by a Block Party together with the KFUM Massiv Dans Community.
8:15 PM and onward – After-party at Glassery

Participants:
Luka Murovec, artist/architect
Peder Hallkvist, city architect
Anna Maria Hellner, project developer
Moderator: Dan Hallemar, journalist

Sandwiches and drinks will be served.
Free of charge!
RSVP by June 8 to gustav.fornwall@white.se
Drop-in on a space-available basis.
Please note: The lectures will be held in English!

Following the talk and the opening ceremony, the evening will continue with networking and informal conversations on Glassery’s rooftop terrace at Änggatan 18.

A joint event organized by: Architects of Sweden, Örebro Chapter; ÖrebroBostäder; City Örebro; KFUM; Svensk Form; White; FFS; and Örebroporten.

You can find the invitation as a PDF HERE