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Sweden

Europe

Stockholm

Facts

Population

9,408,028

Area

438,574 km² • 169,333 mi²

Density

21.5 people per km²

55.6 people per mi²

First 150m+ Building

Turning Torso (2005)

Tallest Building

Karlatornet (245 m)

Tallest City

Göteborg

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

Tallest City in

the World

Tallest City in

Europe

Buildings

RANK	Name	Height
1	Karlatornet	245 m / 804 ft
2	NKT Extrusion Tower 3	200 m / 656 ft
3	Turning Torso	190 m / 623 ft
4	NKT Lighthouse	150 m / 492 ft
5	Gothenburg City Gate	144 m / 472 ft
6	Kista Science Tower	124 m / 407 ft
7	Innovationen	120.5 m / 395 ft
8	Victoria Tower	117.6 m / 386 ft
9	Helix	114 m / 374 ft
10	Kista Torn	111.7 m / 366 ft

Building Completions Timeline

Sweden CTBUH Members

Name	Level	# of 150m+ buildings	Fields Of Expertise ACAD: Academic / University ARCH: Architecture BACS: Building Automation Control Systems BMNT: Building Maintenance CIV: Civil Engineering COMP: Computers / IT / Software CON: Construction / Contractor COST: Cost Consulting DEV: Developer ENGO: Engineering, Other ENVE: Environmental Engineering ENVP: Environmental Protection FAC: Façade Design / Engineering FIN: Financial Industry FIRE: Fire Engineering GEO: Geotechnic / Foundations HIST: Historical Preservation INSU: Insurance / Risk INTR: Interior Design LAND: Landscape Architecture LEGL: Legal MRKT: Marketing / Sales MATR: Materials / Products / Systems Supplier MEP: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing NONP: Non-Profit Org. / Assoc. / Gov't OWN: Owner (Buildings, Land) PMNG: Project Management PROP: Property Management RES: Research Institute SEC: Security Consultancy SEIS: Seismic Design STRC: Structural Engineering SURV: Surveying TRAN: Transportation / Urban Infrastructure URB: Urban Design VERC: Vertical Transportation Consultant WIND: Wind Engineering OTHR: Other FACS: Façade Systems VERS: Vertical Transportation Supplier ENGM: Engineering, Multi-discipline
WSP	Platinum	657	CIV • INTR • STRC • URB • ENVP • PMNG • COMP • ENGO • FAC • FIRE • GEO • MEP • TRAN
Alimak	Silver	43	MATR
Manntech	Silver	93	FACS
Sami Engineering AB	Silver	0	STRC
Sweco Sverige AB	Silver	18	STRC
White Arkitekter	Silver	0	ARCH
Chalmers University of Technology	Nonprofit/Governmental	0	ACAD

CTBUH People & Events

CTBUH Scandinavia Future Leaders Committee Presents: Tall Timber: The Sustainable High Rise

13 February 2020

The CTBUH Scandinavia Future Leaders Committee…

Tall Timber: A Global Audit

26 June 2017

The CTBUH has produced its latest Tall Buildings…

Videos

24 May 2022

Sara Cultural Center, Skellefteå, Sweden: Steel Box Trusses & Tension Rods Allow Long Spans and A Timber Core

This 73-meter mixed-use building uses no concrete in its load-bearing structure. Instead, lateral loads and long spans are taken up by a large steel box...

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Research

05 July 2023

Timber High-Rises in Nordic Countries: Current Trends

Timber high-rises have emerged as an innovative and sustainable solution for vertical urban development, with the Nordic countries leading the way in their implementation. This...

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Global News

06 December 2024

Göteborg Office Projects Completed in 2023 and Near 100 Percent Leased are Sold for €195.8 Million

NCC is selling its Vaghuset and Brick Studios office projects in Göteborg to Alecta Fastigheter for over €195.8 million. The properties, located next to each...

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