# Topsy-Turvy Timber Buildings This Building Has An Upside-Down Appearance Due To Its Broadened Roof By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-building References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/architecture/white-arkitekter-nodi-timber-office/) & [whitearkitekter](https://whitearkitekter.com/se/projekt/nodi-nya-hovas/) Swedish firm [White Arkitekter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven) is looking to metaphorically turn the architecture world upside down with the advent of a new timber building that appears to look like it's situated upside down, due to the use of a unique form factor that includes the width of the building decreasing lower to the ground. Situated in the city of Gothenburg, this particular timber building makes ample use of [prefabricated wood panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion). Its oddly broad upper section doesn't merely serve as an eyecatching design choice, but actually has a functional reason, with the cantilevering on the upper floors providing protection from sunlight and therefore helping to reduce reliance on air conditioning. Designed for use as a mixed-use office building, this structure exemplifies the utility of innovative design to advance the boundaries of architectural aesthetics whilst also providing functional value. Image Credit: Lindman Photography AB/White Arkitekter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Topsy-turvy Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore the use of unique form factors to create unconventional designs that challenge traditional building aesthetics. - **Prefabricated Wood Panels:** There is an opportunity for timber and construction industries to invest in prefabricated wood panels to create sustainable buildings that are cost-effective and eco-friendly. - **Functional Design:** Innovative designs can serve both an aesthetic purpose and provide functional value to create a more sustainable and efficient built environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can leverage new materials and form factors to create unique designs that push the boundaries of conventional building aesthetics. - **Timber:** The timber industry has an opportunity to invest in sustainable and cost-effective prefabricated wood panels for building construction. - **Construction:** Construction companies can integrate functional design to create more sustainable and efficient buildings that provide added value to clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Green-Timber Glad Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumber-4.md) - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Simplistic Timber Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-s-46.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Nature Hyperboloid Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven.md) - [Mass-Timber Expansive Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katajanokan-laituri.md)