HÅVN
Architectural Animation for Triple Living
Scandinavian solidity
Architect Johannes Norlander, a prominent name in Sweden, designed HÅVN as his first project outside Sweden, completed in 2021.
The design is strongly influenced by the River Schelde, introducing transparency and light to the front façade. The building is positioned perpendicularly to the river, ensuring that each apartment maximizes views toward the water.
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow daylight to penetrate deeply into living spaces. The blend of pure lines and Scandinavian solidity creates a striking presence at one of Antwerp’s most beautiful locations.
Captured those magic moments
Swedish architects and Triple Living have created an extraordinary concrete building.
While working on this animation we were fascinated by the many faces of raw concrete surfaces and how mood and colors—the atmosphere and appearance of a building can change so quickly thanks to weather conditions.
We captured those magic moments by using time-lapse HDRI.
Interview
Johannes Norlander sits down with Triple Living and talks about the beauty of the project, the design and why Antwerpen is a unique location for the building.
Since HÅVN’s completion, Nieuw Zuid has continued growing as one of Belgium’s most ambitious urban extensions, aiming for around 2,000 apartments and 130,000 m² of commercial and public spaces by 2025.
The masterplan integrates restored historic buildings alongside new developments, promoting sustainability, biodiversity, and social inclusivity. Nearby projects such as the Scheldehof Residence by Max Dudler are contributing further to the area’s architectural diversity and sustainability.
Project details
Location
Antwerpen, Belgium
Partner
Artist
Dorka Somlói
