The World of Volvo building in Gothenburg offers a 22,000-square-meter journey through the history and current innovations of the Volvo brand. The building’s design concept is inspired by the Swedish concept of ‘Allemansrätten’, which guarantees the right to move freely in nature regardless of land ownership, while emphasizing responsible behavior toward the environment. The load-bearing structure of the circular building consists of three monumental cross-laminated timber columns that support the roof. It is one of the largest CLT structures in the world. The geometry was rationalized to align with the load-bearing capacity of timber, column spacing, and roof curvature, creating a spatial experience reminiscent of moving through a forest.

The second edition of EDGE Architecture Festival Budapest (EDGE Fest), organised by Építészfórum, will take place on 18-19 June 2026 in Budapest at Dürer Kert and the industrial venues of Hengermalom. Bringing together internationally renowned architects, designers, emerging voices, and experimental practices, the festival explores how architecture can respond to ecological, social, and technological transformation.

Osmý ročník soutěže Adapterra Awards spouští nominace projektů adaptace na změnu klimatu v krajině, sídlech a budovách. Letos klade zvláštní důraz na zemědělství a způsoby hospodaření, které cíleně zvyšují odolnost krajiny vůči suchu, přívalovým dešťům a dalším extrémům počasí. Přihlašování projektů začíná 4. února na www.adapterraawards.cz.