Snøhetta designs Lakehouse community centre with walkable green roof in Swedish quarry
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Cajsa Carlson
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Snøhetta has designed Lakehouse, a concrete-and-timber community centre in Mölnlycke, Sweden, featuring a walkable green roof that mimics treetops. The 6,264-square-metre facility is located in the new Wendelstrand residential area and includes a fitness centre, office spaces, and restaurants. The design aims to create a shared space for residents while integrating with the landscape of a former quarry.
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· 3 pulledArchitecture studio Snøhetta has unveiled Lakehouse, a concrete-and-timber community centre in Mölnlycke, Sweden, with a walkable green roof designed to mimic treetops.
Located in a new residential area called Wendelstrand, the 6,264-square-metre community centre has a fitness centre and office spaces as well as restaurants.
It was created as a shared space for incoming residents.
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