Wood City – a milestone for the cities of the future with wood
Stockholm Wood City, a visionary construction project in the southern district of Sickla in Stockholm, will offer a dynamic mix of 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 flats on 250,000 square metres. This pioneering project aims to create a vibrant urban community in which work, living, leisure and shopping are seamlessly integrated. With construction scheduled to begin in 2025 and the first buildings due to be completed by 2027, this ambitious project underlines Sweden's leading role in sustainable innovation.
The renaissance of timber construction as a symbol of ecological building
The decision to use wood as the primary building material is at the centre of Stockholm Wood City. This step reflects the growing awareness of environmentally friendly construction methods and emphasises the many advantages of timber constructions. In addition to enhancing the aesthetics of the urban space, timber buildings help to improve air quality, promote well-being, increase labour productivity and act as a natural carbon sink.
“Stockholm Wood City is a manifesto of our vision for the future,” explains Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg. “The project not only marks a significant step forward for our company, but also sets a historic milestone for Sweden’s innovative strength.”
Innovation and sustainability as guiding principles
Stockholm Wood City goes beyond the mere use of wood as a building material and takes a holistic approach to sustainability. The project integrates advanced technologies to increase energy efficiency and promotes the careful use of resources through the self-production and shared use of energy as well as the use of resource-efficient construction techniques.
As a flagship project for future-orientated urban development, Stockholm Wood City will not only enrich the cityscape of Stockholm, but will also provide significant impetus for the construction industry worldwide. With its fusion of innovation, sustainability and community spirit, it offers an inspiring blueprint for the design of future urban living spaces.