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Flooring, stairs

Segerstedthuset, Uppsala University

At the oldest university in the Nordic region, Segerstedthuset is a vibrant, multifunctional meeting place for thousands of students, staff, and the public.
ARCHITECT

3XN

YEAR

2017

SERTIFICATION/PRICING

Environmental building – silver level

SLATE DELIVERED TO THE PROJECT
Floor
Stair

SLATE TYPE

Light Oppdal quartzite

Floor

Tiles, antique brushed 300 x rl, t: 18 mm
Skirting, antique brushed 50 x rl, t: 8 mm

Stair

Steps, antique brushed 370 x rl, t: 20 mm

Material transport

710 km

Open for visit

Segerstedthuset was completed in 2017 and designed by 3XN as an extension of Uppsala University’s administrative and public buildings. Located in the botanical garden, the building was developed with an emphasis on open common areas, daylight, and architectural integration with the surroundings and its users.

Floors and stairs are clad with antique brushed Light Oppdal quartzite. The tiles are laid in varying widths and combined with skirting boards in the same surface treatment. The slate was chosen for its visual calm and durability and is a key part of the material palette alongside wood and green tones.

The building is environmentally certified according to Swedish standards (Miljöbyggnad Silver) and has a low energy footprint. Transport distance from quarry to project site is 710 km. The building is open for visits.

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