As mining threatens Kiruna, the city plans for possible demolition and relocation two miles east

2015-08-03T19:57:00-04:00

In a highly unusual case of urbanism, the whole town centre and its surrounding neighbourhoods are to be demolished...The 3,050 homes that would be affected by the impact of the mining – in addition to shops, offices, schools, the city hall and the hospital – will all be bought by [the LKAB mining company], knocked down and relocated. The process of moving the city will happen in phases, with the majority estimated to be completed by 2040.

Rapid mining activity in Kiruna is already posing a serious threat to the city, to the point that the mining company LKAB plans to relocate the entire municipality two miles eastward to prevent buildings from collapsing into the mine. The Guardian gives an overview on how locals are reacting to the relocation proposal, and how those two miles could completely change everything.

Henning Larsen Architects wins Kiruna City Hall competition in Northern Sweden

2013-09-16T14:12:00-04:00

The design entry 'The Crystal' by Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with Tema Landscape Architects Sweden, WSP Engineers Sweden and UiWE Cultural Designers has scored the first prize in the international competition for the new city hall building in Kiruna, Sweden's northernmost city.

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As mining threatens Kiruna, the city plans for possible demolition and relocation two miles east

Henning Larsen Architects wins Kiruna City Hall competition in Northern Sweden