Architecture firm Snøhetta has just unveiled a look at the Lakehouse community center. It is defined by a concrete and timber build and is located in Molnlycke, Sweden. The building also has a walkable green roof at the top which is added to reflect treetops. The community center is comprised of amenities including a fitness center, restaurants, and office spaces.

Haug speaks about the design process, “The Lakehouse sits in a landscape shaped by a century of quarrying. Our goal was to help nature reclaim the space – turning the grey into green. Architecture and landscape work together here, from generous lake views to a stepped amphitheatre that invites planned and spontaneous gatherings. The building follows the terrain’s natural rise, acting as both a threshold to the new neighbourhood and a soft edge between untouched nature and future development.”

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