Scandinavian studios Henning Larsen and White Arkitekter are designing a city
built entirely of wood , the Stockholm Wood City, which will become the
world's largest mass timber development and will have the "serenity of a forest". Set to be built in the Sickla neighborhood of
Stockholm , the project has been dubbed "
the world's largest wooden city " as it will use more timber than any other project under development.
Stockholm Wood City will have
7,000 offices ,
2,000 residences and will cover an area of
250,000 m² . According to developer White Arkitekter, the neighborhood will feature elements that are focused on nature, to give the
feeling of a forest . "We sought to create an urban environment infused with the serenity of a forest, resulting in a
dense, open space that carries the distinctly minimalist and functional aesthetic of Scandinavian design," Atrium Ljungberg told Dezeen.
“Construction with timber means a
significant reduction in climate impact , both during the construction phase and throughout the entire life cycle,” said Atrium Ljungberg. “Research has also proven other major benefits, such as
improved well-being for people and a
faster and quieter construction process.”
The development will open in 2025, with the first buildings scheduled for completion in 2027. The project is the latest in a series of
major timber projects currently under construction, including a Toronto waterfront project that will feature designs by Adjaye Architects, Alison Brooks Architects and Henning Larsen. Source:
Dezeen
