# Wood-Framed High-Rises This Swedish Architecture Firm Will Design a Cultural Center with Wood By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodframed References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/06/07/kulturhus-i-skelleftea-white-arkitekter-cultural-centre-hotel-sweden-wooden-timber-frame/) & [en.white.se](http://en.white.se/) In a nod towards Sweden's rich industrial history and tradition, architecture firm White Arkitekter will build a wood-framed building that it says will be "the tallest wooden building in the Nordic countries." The wood-framed building will be a cultural center and hotel hybrid that will collaborate with local timber industries -- making it an endeavor that supports and uplifts the local community. It will be designed with two different hybrid construction systems that combine wood with steel and wood with concrete. The building will have areas that are customizable in size and function due to retractable walls, while glazed windows will allow people to peek inside the building. While this is an unusual endeavor, the wooden building combines Nordic heritage with modern architectural practices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tallest Wooden Buildings:** The trend towards tall wooden buildings is disrupting traditional architecture and building materials. - **Hybrid Construction Systems:** Combining different materials in construction creates new opportunities for innovation and sustainability. - **Retractable Walls:** Retractable walls create customizable spaces and promote flexibility in building design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Timber:** The timber industry has the opportunity to collaborate with architects and designers to create new products and build sustainable structures. - **Hospitality:** The cultural center and hotel hybrid industry can capitalize on the unique feature of a wooden building design to attract guests looking for a distinctive experience. - **Construction:** The construction industry has the opportunity to experiment with hybrid construction systems that are both sustainable and customizable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Timber Log-Crafted Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monio-school-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Wooden Traditional Finnish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espoo-house.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md) - [Green-Timber Glad Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumber-4.md) - [Contrast-Texture Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakehouse.md) - [Mass-Timber Expansive Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katajanokan-laituri.md)