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The facade and entrance of World of Volvo in Gothenburg, Sweden #314954055
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World of Volvo, which is located in central Gothenburg on the East coast of Sweden, is a one-of-a-kind experience centre with a unique Scandinavian style architecture covering 22,000 m2. As a joint venture between Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, World of Volvo aims to be a premier destination and meeting place.World of Volvo rises from a solid platform of eco-friendly concrete and a supporting structure of glued laminated timber (glulam) beams and cross-laminated timber (CLT). The building is entirely built in wood and glass. The glass facade lets sunlight in, conserving energy while providing a natural feel. No two spaces are the same and there are no right angles or repetition. The design and structure supports the feeling of a lively meeting place.It is designed by the Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen and is inspired by trees and the Swedish landscape.World of Volvo opened officially on April 14, 2024.
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