Property management company Tosito designed its new office in Jönköping, using 200 sqm of Bjelin’s Woodura Herringbone flooring ERVALLA. Lead architect Pia-Cally Wendt of Semren Månsson collaborated with Bjelin’s flooring for the first time, crafting a distinctive design for this unique circular space at the top of the tower, Munksjötornet.
“Our vision for the office was deeply connected to the surroundings,” says Pia-Cally. “Tosito sits at the top of its own building, located by the lake, Munksjön. We wanted to mirror the natural elements seen from the windows — the lake, the mist in the morning, the reeds and the light — capturing a Scandinavian essence.” Pia-Cally added further.
In 2022, property management company Tosito designed its new office in Jönköping, using 200 sqm of Bjelin’s Woodura Herringbone flooring ERVALLA. Lead architect Pia-Cally Wendt of Semren Månsson collaborated with Bjelin’s flooring for the first time, crafting a distinctive design for this unique circular space at the top of the tower, Munksjötornet.
The design goal was to use as many locally produced materials as possible. “Tosito’s CEO wanted us to focus on high-quality, sustainable choices. We chose Swedish-made furniture from companies such as Karl Andersson & Söner, Källemo, Gemla, Swedese and Horreds, complementing the local craftsmanship with a commitment to quality.”
The floor’s Scandinavian style and natural colour scheme reflect the inspiration we drew from the view of Munksjön and its shoreline. Tosito’s Head of Property, Calle Ingerman adds his opinion: “The floor maintains a timeless elegance and enhances the other material choices while creating a beautiful sense of cohesion.”
A circular space
A unique aspect of the project was the building’s round shape and open-plan layout, which influenced the flooring choice. “The curved structure gave us various directions, which made the herringbone pattern an obvious choice,” Pia-Cally adds. “If we had laid straight planks, it would have felt awkward because of the flow of the space.”
Pia-Cally and her team faced the challenge of cutting the floor to meet the edge of a carpet and fitting the curved design around the space: “We had to cut the floor to meet the carpet, but also navigate the round shape of the room. This was a challenge, but the results were worth it.”
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