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Set up by Malmö-based designers Ebba Lindgren and Pia Högman, Streck is designed for collaboration and features a mix of bespoke and contemporary furniture to give the office a lived-in feel
Designers Ebba Lindgren and Pia Högman have joined forces to establish a new freelance co-working space called Streck in the heart of Malmö. Located on Wickenbergsgatan 5 in the city’s Ribersborg neighbourhood, Streck was created to foster collaboration among its members.

The interiors feature bold pops of colour and an eclectic mix of furniture, some of which are a custom creation for the space, while others belong to the designers themselves.
‘We changed a lot in the last year and I feel like it’s becoming a really nice workspace,’ says Lindgren. ‘We painted two walls, rearranged the interior many times and built a table using scrap material.’
Through exhibitions and design gatherings, such as its recent Hook Me Up exhibition during Southern Sweden Design Days, Streck brings together professionals across design, art and architecture.

Curated by Lindgren and Högman, the designers invited 30 Swedish designers – including the likes of Lisa Merk, Jenny Nordberg and Lindgren herself – to create a hook for hanging of their choice.
‘The aim [of the exhibition] was to showcase many different materials and expressions,’ notes Lindgren. ‘There’s wax, brick, wood, metal [and more] – the hooks are all completely different.’

Hook Me Up also saw Streck encouraging visitors and members to use a physical notice board. Whether pinning personal ads or sharing contacts, the freelance office space demonstrates the value of social interaction.
Acting as a matchmaker for Malmö’s cultural and creative businesses, Streck provides a fertile ground for networking by bringing together a group of like-minded creatives shaping the city’s design scene.
Photography by Robert Våhlström
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