Sandgrund Park | Karlstad Sweden | Thorbjörn Andersson with
Sweco Architects   The Sandgrund Park in Karlstad, Sweden, has
undergone a major change from being an unused peninsula of sand,
transforming into an attractive park in the middle of the city.
The new park now offers lush valleys, viewpoints and extensive
boardwalks by the river.    The Klar River has its source in the
Scandean Mountains. At the point where the river splits, a 400
meter long peninsula forms what from the air looks like a bird’s
pointed beak. The peninsula has a powerful setting and is a
place of drama. The presence of water, the dramatic end point
and the urban setting were the most obvious features here. The
designers’ concept became to amplify those same qualities for
the future park. Along the river’s edge, the proximity to the
water was further stressed through a system of boardwalks on the
western shore, facing the sunset. The very end was given a
sharper profile by adding a 40 metre long viewing platform.
The grounds were shap