Stockholm, Sweden
Named Stockholm Wood City by Henning Larsen Architects and White Arkitekter is the largest wood-building project in the world and is now in progress, covering an impressive 250,000 square meters, and is set to become a turning point in sustainable architecture and urban planning.
Showcasing a sustainable example for real estate development, Stockholm Wood City will have 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 homes.
Commissioned by Atrium Ljungberg, the district will feature nature-informed elements and was designed to have the feel of a forest.
“We sought to create an urban environment infused with the serenity of a forest, resulting in a dense, open space that bears the distinctively minimalistic and functional aesthetic of the Scandinavian design,” explains Atrium Ljungberg.
“The architects innovatively incorporated natural elements into the structures – for instance, green roofs for better insulation and large windows to let in natural light, embodying our vision of a city that thrives in harmony with nature.”
The structure will be constructed from fire-proofed engineered mass timber that forms a protective char layer on the surface that retains much of its structural strength, contributing to a safer structure.
“Wooden construction means significantly reduced climate impact both during the construction phase and through the whole life cycle,” states Atrium Ljungberg.
“Research has also proven other strong benefits, such as improved well-being for people and a faster, quieter construction process.”
Wooden structures provide many benefits for the environment, human health, and overall well-being.
Numerous studies have shown that timber structures have superior air quality, lead to lower stress levels and higher productivity levels, and can store carbon dioxide.
The focus on office space is a strategy to address the lack of workplaces south of Stockholm’s central business district and reduce commute times for more locals.
The design will concentrate on self-produced, stored, and shared energy in a nation where energy supply and efficiency are high on the national agenda.
Atrium Ljungberg seeks to alter the urban developer’s function by investing in resource-efficient construction techniques and circular material flows.
Constructions will start in 2025 and the first buildings are expected to be completed in 2027.
Project: Stockholm Wood City
Architects: Henning Larsen Architects and White Arkitekter
Client: Atrium Ljungberg
Renderings: Courtesy of Henning Larsen Architects and White Arkitekter
