UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE
The moose-shaped structure is 47 meters long and 12 metres wide, and stands 35 metres high at its saddle and 45 metres high at its antlers. The moose is made of glulam, with a foundation of concrete and legs and a framework made of steel. The moose will bite into a wetland pine tree erected alongside it. In the trunk of the pine will be a lift up to the moose’s head, which visitors will enter through its muzzle. The moose’s antlers will serve as an alfresco dining area and lookout point. From an architectural and technical standpoint, the project has been in development by experienced architects and timber construction consultants over an extended period of time.

Reference point for the wood industry
Stoorn is a project with both national and international appeal. The facility’s architecture, construction and aesthetic solutions make an important contribution towards raising the status of Swedish timber construction internationally. The attention paid to professional timber construction and its trade press, both nationally and internationally, is increased by the facility’s unique blend of modern technology and its rustic, close-to-nature link to forests and wildlife. The originality of the project makes it a valuable point of reference for modern and advanced Swedish timber construction. The reference value lies in:

Showing that advanced construction solutions can be achieved today using entirely wood-based construction solutions, created using advanced glulam techniques.

Heat-treated wood creating aesthetically stimulating, living and maintenance-free surface finishes.

The ability to create interiors which bring out wood’s aesthetic qualities – an aim which has been realised in this project as a result of modern research.

Using an exciting and aesthetically appealing mix of other materials in indoor surfaces.

Stimulating interest in and respect for forest, lakes, wetlands, flora and fauna on the part of both visitors and residents of the region.