World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
Giving form to the Swedish spirit, Henning Larsen’s design for this iconic car brand's world-class experience centre combines cutting-edge methods with the Nordic tradition of timber designs. The centre unites Volvo Group and Volvo Cars to share the history, tradition, and future of the brand in one nature-integrated place.
Volvo Cars, Volvo Group
2024
Gothenburg, Sweden
Avarn, Andersson & Hultmark, BRA Group, Brion Ventilation AB, Cedås Akustik AB, Confire, Fredblad, Vinergi, Inhouse tech, Lindner Scandinavia, Prefab syd, Wiehag
Enter the World of Volvo
Right to nature
Carbon capture: the wonderful world of wood
The built environment generates nearly 50% of annual global CO2 emissions. In comparison to traditional concrete or steel, timber is increasingly used for its ability to reduce the carbon footprint of building materials, also known as embodied carbon. Timber can also act as a carbon sink, as it stores carbon dioxide and prevents its release into the atmosphere. To further carbon sequestration, sustainable forestry practices can ensure felled trees are replaced and growing trees continue to absorb carbon dioxide.
World of Volvo in numbers
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World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, Rasmus Hjortshøj
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, KVANT
World of Volvo: A timber renaissance
© Henning Larsen, KVANT
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