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Issue 2, 2020

  • Photo: Christoffer Skogsmo
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  • Photo: Robin Hayes
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  • Photo: David Valldeby
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  • Photo: Patrick Degerman
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Four lightweight extensions demonstrate sustainable development

Stories

Timber on top in Stockholm, Solna & Skellefteå, Sweden

Photo: François-Xavier Da Cunha Leal
Stories

Wellness encouraged by nature

Medical centre in Taverny, France by Maaj Architectes

Photo: Hirai Hiroyuki
Stories

Multi-level roof structure

Synegic HQ in Tomija, Japan by Uenoa

Photo: Åke E:son Lindman
Stories

Honest materials in harmony create an exciting whole

House Väddö in Norrtälje, Sweden by Gustav Appell arkitektkontor

Photo: Svante Pettersson
Knowledge

Bring wood to life with the right lighting

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Every time has its place to meet

Mathias Fridholm Director, Swedish Wood

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»A global solution for a locally active industry«

Gerhard Schickhofer TU Graz

Chronicles

Mobile solutions for sustainable future

Magnus Björkman Architect, Theory Into Practice

  • Photo: Sindre Ellingsen
    In brief

    Sympathetic infill

    ABC Street house in Stavanger, Norway by Austigard Arkitektur

  • Photo: Joe Fletcher
    In brief

    Home designed for the climate

    Big Barn in Glen Ellen, USA by Faulkner Architects

  • Photo: Jannick Boerlum
    In brief

    Furnished with one tree and Japanese influences

    Hverdagen in Copenhagen, Denmark by Vermland

  • Photo: Adam Mørk
    In brief

    Soft values unify

    The Parish Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark by Nord Architects

  • Photo: Stefan Mueller
    In brief

    Preschool with a taste for wood

    Kindergarten Trumpf in Ditzingen, Germany by Barkow Leibinger

  • Photo: French+Tye
    In brief

    Extra attic room slipped in

    1/2-storey in London, United Kingdom by Bradley van der Straeten

  • Photo: Tom Auger
    In brief

    House for growing budget

    1/3-house in Sunndal, Norway by Rever & Drage

  • Photo: Marc Goodwin
    In brief

    Three volumes around a core

    Three square house in Savolax, Finland by Studio Puisto

  • Photo: Peter Bennetts
    In brief

    Glulam for airy passage

    Chadstone link in Melbourne, Australia by Make Architects

  • Photo: Hayes Davidson
    In brief

    Innovative new typology in classic district

    Google KGZ1 HQ in London, United Kingdom by BIG

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