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Transparency Meets Resilience: Advanced Flood Protection in Gothenburg

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Transparency Meets Resilience: Advanced Flood Protection in Gothenburg

How do you protect vital underground transit systems from flooding without altering the open, light-filled aesthetic of a modern concourse? One of our latest projects in Gothenburg highlights exactly how architectural vision and robust flood mitigation can work hand-in-hand.
Underground subway platforms are incredibly vulnerable to surface-level floodwater, which naturally seeks out escalators, stairs, and lifts. Because water follows the path of least resistance, unshielded entry points can quickly act as funnels during extreme weather events, threatening subterranean infrastructure and passenger safety.

To seal these pathways without blocking views or foot traffic, we designed and engineered an integrated system:

  • Glass Floodwall Barriers/Balustrades: Installed seamlessly on three sides around four major escalator pits within the main concourse.
  • Slot-In Barriers: Positioned cleanly at the top openings of the escalators, stairwells, and lifts to create a fully water-tight perimeter when needed.


This approach ensures that even during severe weather events, flood water cannot cascade into the lower transit lines, keeping commuters safe and the city’s network operational.

Watch this space! We will be sharing more photos once the project is fully complete; it is going to look absolutely stunning!

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