We are exploring the possibility of redeveloping Parentesen. The area is in significant need of renovation, and we are now investigating whether the property can be transformed into modern student apartments.
Parentesen is located in central Lund. Its distinctive architecture is well known, with two buildings forming a parenthesis shape that encloses and shelters the courtyard. Parentesen consists mainly of corridor rooms.
The area was built in 1964 and is in significant need of renovation. During spring 2026, we carried out an investigation which confirmed the need for maintenance of, among other things, drainage pipes, water pipes, heating systems, electrical installations and ventilation.
Based on our assessment, it is not economically viable to renovate Parentesen in its current form. Thanks to recent changes in building regulations, we can now explore the possibility of converting Parentesen into modern student apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms.
As a first step, we are preparing planning application documents, tender documentation and cost estimates. Once all calculations have been completed, AF Bostäder will make the decisive decision on the redevelopment, likely during the winter of 2026/2027. We will then provide further information to everyone living at Parentesen.
If the redevelopment goes ahead, work would begin no earlier than autumn 2027, and all remaining tenants would be offered alternative accommodation (you will receive information well in advance). To enable a future relocation process, new tenants will have a demolition clause included in their tenancy agreements from 1 August 2026.
Timeline
- Spring 2026 – Technical investigations carried out
- From 1 August 2026 – New tenancy agreements include a demolition clause
- Autumn 2026 – Design work and cost estimates
- Winter 2026/2027 – Decision on a possible redevelopment
What is a demolition clause?
To enable a future relocation process, new tenants at Parentesen will have a demolition clause included in their tenancy agreements from 1 August 2026. The demolition clause means that the tenancy agreement is time-limited, with a move-out date no later than 31 October 2027. If you sign such an agreement, you will retain your queue time with AF Bostäder.
Please note that a decision on any potential redevelopment will be made no earlier than the winter of 2026/2027.
For current tenants at Parentesen
If you live at Parentesen and signed your tenancy agreement before 1 August 2026, nothing in your existing agreement will change. If a decision is made to proceed with a redevelopment, you will receive information well in advance about the options available to you.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding your tenancy agreement, please contact Claes Hjortronsteen, Rental Manager, at claes.hjortronsteen@afbostader.se.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Erik Andersson, Project Manager, at erik.andersson@afbostader.se.