Varvstornen is a residential high-rise, composed as a double-tower with a public plinth, set in the center of the new Varvsstaden city development. The design is characterised by a strong empathy with the character of Varvsstaden, combining an unexpected, inquisitive design approach with a clear grounding in both the site's industrial heritage and the district's ambition to create a social and welcoming urban environment.

The composite building, divided into several volumes, forms a unique and recognisable whole with a slender silhouette and a distinctive crown that contributes to Malmö's skyline. Particularly strong qualities are found in the public volume 'the Droplet' and in the shared outdoor spaces at various levels of the tall building, which together offer varied and inviting spaces for urban life and social encounters.

The dwellings also demonstrate qualities in terms of sightlines, corner apartments and the absence of north-facing-only units. The proposal features a strong concept for sustainability and reuse, with a convincing hybrid structure that minimises material use and an architecture that integrates reused material into both structure and façade in a diverse and innovative way.