Iron Trails

TESTBEDSTUDIO

The city of Narvik lies in a fjord along the coastline of Norway. The inhabitants of the fjords live their lives by the sea, but close by there is a hidden resource in the hinterland. Behind the mountain range are the vast lands of Sweden, not normally considered an asset for the Barents region. But at one specific point, this connection becomes visible and active. This is at Narvik, through its connection to the city of Kiruna via the Malmbanan railroad.

The project concerns the Kiruna Narvik area of the Barents Sea region, and takes as its departure the Malmbanan railroad. The track transports purified iron ore pellets from the mine in Kiruna to the port of Narvik. This trail of transportation ties the two cities together. It is their base of economy and it permeates everyday life. Together with the landscape and the resources of nature, these factors open up the possibilities for the future of the region. These riches have given rise to what may be called a testing ground, where many new experimental technology ventures have started. Eventually, these activities may take over and form the new base of life in the post-industrial society.

Team: Henric Ericsson, Anders Johansson, Fredrik Magnuson, Helena Mattsson, Magnus Nilsson, Katarina Rundgren, Erik Wingquist

Ecosystem

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Characters

Oslo

Tromsø

Murmansk

Rovaniemi