Runic script lights up along the highway in Helsingborg

As darkness falls, one of Catena’s buildings along the highway in Helsingborg reveals its true character. An illuminated pattern then emerges across the facade. But this is no ordinary pattern. Behind it lies both a message and an idea that connects the past and the present.

Publicerad 2026-11-12

The Plantehuset 3 property is located at Logistics Position Tostarp, along the highway in Helsingborg. As daylight fades, the graphic pattern on the facade becomes increasingly visible. But it’s not just a design element of the building. The pattern consists of runic script that spells out three words: Love Catena Helsingborg.

A Modern Interpretation of the Rune Stone

The inspiration for the facade comes from our historic rune stones. Rune stones were often placed along important travel routes and served as landmarks in the landscape. When the building was designed by JKAB Architects, the idea was to carry on that tradition in a modern way. Instead of runes carved into stone, the runic script has taken its place on a large facade, along one of the major thoroughfares of our time: the highway.

The runic inscription itself has also been given a modern look. The design language was developed to bridge the historical with the contemporary, while allowing the facade to change depending on when it is viewed. In daylight, the runes are part of the building’s appearance. When darkness falls, they light up and take on a completely different character.

A greeting to Helsingborg

It’s no coincidence that the message became “Love Catena Helsingborg.” Catena is headquartered in Helsingborg, a city that holds a special place in our hearts. Over the years, many people may have driven past the facade from the highway without knowing what the symbols actually represent.

More Than Just a Facade

For Catena, a logistics property is not just about what happens inside its walls. Our properties are large buildings that become part of the cityscape, the work environment, and the places where people go about their daily lives.

That is why we place great emphasis on both function and aesthetics when developing new properties. A well-designed facade can give a building its own identity, contribute to the character of the location, and create an environment that stands the test of time.

The facade along the highway in Helsingborg is an example of this. Here, history and the present come together in a design that both connects to the location and gives the property a distinct identity.