Swedish design studio White Arkiteter has finished the Observation Tower Kärven resting within a calm nature reserve in Getteron. The structure is made from a series of timber beams that are formed together to reflect the look of a bundle of twisted straws. It stands at 12 meters in height and 7 meters wide as the studio has created a hyperboloid silhouette using 140 beams that are blended together with metal rings.
The lead architect of the project, Lukas Nordström shares, "Observation Tower Kärven's concept has required an understanding from both architect and structural engineer of each other's disciplines. This has resulted in a design where it is impossible to say where architecture ends and construction begins. By starting with a supporting construction principle and then creating architecture from it instead of the other way around, we had a logic from day on. We never had to compromise to force it into the architectural form afterwards."
Nature Hyperboloid Observation Towers
White Arkitekter Completes the Observation Tower Kärven
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Architectural Materials - The use of sustainable timber beams in the creation of the tower highlights the growing trend towards environmentally conscious building materials.
2. Integrated Design and Construction - The seamless blend of architecture and structural engineering in the tower showcases a move toward integrated design principles that eliminate the traditional boundaries between disciplines.
3. Nature-inspired Structures - The hyperboloid silhouette inspired by twisted straws reflects an increasing trend of architects drawing inspiration from natural forms and structures.
Industry Implications
1. Green Building and Construction - This industry is seeing disruptive innovation with the increased use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials like timber in major structural projects.
2. Architectural Engineering - The collaborative nature of the project underlines the evolving role of architectural engineering where cross-disciplinary integration is reshaping traditional construction methods.
3. Nature-integrated Tourism - By situating such structures in nature reserves, this industry combines architectural innovation with ecotourism, enhancing the appeal of natural sites with modern design.