Dezeen | Henning Larsen tops World of Volvo with "forest-like canopy" @dezeen | Uploaded April 2024 | Updated October 2024, 5 minutes ago.
Mass-timber columns fan out to form a tree-informed roof structure at the World of Volvo exhibition and events centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, by architecture studio Henning Larsen.

Made from glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT), Henning Larsen created the 22,000-square-metre circular structure for Swedish manufacturers Volvo Cars and Volvo Group.

Set to open to the public on 14 April as part of Volvo's anniversary celebrations, World of Volvo contains flexible spaces to host events, talks, conferences and exhibitions that showcase the history and ethos of the brand.

Situated in Gothenburg's events district, Henning Larsen aimed to create a centre with a welcoming appearance and access to nature.

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