The planning office in Stockholm is currently working on a new mixed-use master plan for the rundown industrial site in Vinsta, Stockholm. Looking at how similar developments are executed, there is reason to believe that a large part of the building stock will be demolished.  There are several arguments that can be made in resistance to such a course of action; sustainability, preservation and cultural values are keywords in the conservative approach to the redevelopment of Vinsta that this thesis explores.  The project includes an analysis of the site and its structures, a proposal for a new urban layout as well as designs for some of the housing blocks that are part of the new configuration.

New urban structure. Design of mixed use city house. Park entrance.

When arriving to a new city one can have a hard time finding a place to stay or overall feel lost and a lack of belonging; A problem which could be solved through architecture by providing young people in the same situation: a temporary home and friends to keep when moving out, also local events: inviting in established citizens already having a network in which they can take you in.My architectural solution follows three requirements which I’ve set: 1. Even though there is no land shortage, one should utilize existing urbanized spaces. 2. Leaving spaces for action, interaction and dwelling (instead of a maximized footprint for profit). 3. A balanced relation between private, public and community areas.The research leading up to this included advantages and disadvantages of skyscrapers, the basic human needs for fulfillment, recreational areas providing for it and lastly contemporary architectural projects that have accomplished such.To start off the design process of the studio project a central parking lot was selected to be transformed into an intersecting node of the city areas, creating a city network. After exploring possible mass-void and private-public configurations of the plot, the final variant was motivated by sun studies as it has the most sun exposure and least shadow. It was also the most fun, warm and welcoming form, where the curves move you on the plot. Lastly, the program consists of a mixed use of housing, common spaces and recreational areas, with different activities of differing scale.

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Mixed-use properties have received increased attention over the last 15 years. There are many perceived benefits of mixed-use development, such as Smart Growth, sustainable development, and urban regentrification. The increased interest in mixed-use developments in suburban, less densely populated areas appears to be motivated by changing consumer preferences and the perceived success of these developments by real estate owners, developers, and governing agencies. Real estate developers, owners and investors have asserted that the financial performance and success of mixed-use projects is better than single-use properties. There is limited data or empirical evidence, in trade publications or academic journals, which supports or disproves this assertion. This research uses data from New York City’s five boroughs to empirically study the effects of a property’s use-type on the financial performance of commercial projects in order to determine if a “mixed-use premium” exists. Initial findings suggest that a property with multiple uses generate between an 8.5%–17% price premium on average, though the magnitude of the premium varies from borough to borough. Further, this research also examines the effects of transit proximity on commercial property values in Manhattan. Relevant stakeholders assume that being closer to public transportation will translate into higher market values. The existing literature is mixed, but there appears to be more evidence for a positive relationship between transit proximity and commercial property values. This study will examine the relationship between transit proximity and commercial property values. Preliminary, adding one subway station within a 0.25 miles radius results in a 14% increase in sales price. Further, a Mixed Use-Transit Proximity interaction variable was created which showed a positive, but non-significant relationship to commercial property values in Manhattan. / Business Administration/Finance