The Assignment
Håkantorp School in Skälby, Västerås, needed to quickly increase capacity before the autumn term of 2019. The goal was to add three new classrooms for approximately 75 students, with a strong focus on quiet working conditions, acoustic comfort, and overall well-being.
The Solution
During the summer break, MG Link installed 10 school modules forming a new school pavilion – completed in time for the start of the school year. The modules are self-supporting and designed to provide a stable, quiet, and bright indoor environment aligned with the school’s profile.
Function & Content
- 3 classrooms designed for approximately 75 students
- Support areas complementing existing school facilities (library, cafeteria, woodshop, music, and sports facilities are located in other buildings on site)
- Efficient circulation flows for students and staff
Accessibility / Technology / Comfort / Energy
- Sound-insulated construction to ensure a calm learning environment
- Light finishes and a well-planned layout creating a harmonious indoor atmosphere
- Factory-produced modules ensuring consistent quality and short on-site construction time
Result
- Completed in time for the start of the school year despite a tight schedule
- Improved working and learning environment for students and educators
- Scalable solution supporting a grades 1–6 school with preschool, preparatory class, after-school program, and special education units
Key Facts
- Client/Tenant: Västerås Municipality
- Supplier: MG Link
- Location: Håkantorp School, Skälby, Västerås
- Type: Modular school pavilion
- Scope: 10 modules
- Capacity: 3 classrooms, approximately 75 students
- Timeline: Installed summer 2019, completed for autumn term 2019
- Focus: Acoustic comfort, bright learning spaces, rapid delivery
