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FYRTORNET HIGH-RISE BUILDING
FYRTORNET : MALMÖ ’ S STRIKING TIMBER HIGH-RISE AND A SUSTAINABLE LANDMARK
Fyrtornet is Malmö ’ s new timber high-rise – a striking addition to the skyline and the final piece completing Hyllie Square .
It ’ s the first landmark to greet travelers as they arrive from the continent , a falu-red timber tower reaching proudly skyward , the tallest of its kind in Scandinavia .
The ground floor welcomes a public foyer and a living room for the people of Malmö .
On the second floor , a district library remains open into the evening , with reading rooms oriented towards the square , offering spaces to pause and reflect . Above , office floors unfold with warm timber interiors and triple-height , glass-enclosed terraces that bring in natural light and air .
At the top , a shared rooftop garden opens to expansive views of the Öresund Strait . Sustainability shapes every facet of Fyrtornet .
The building ’ s design reduces its carbon footprint from the structural timber frame to the cedar shingle façade .
It stands as Scandinavia ’ s tallest office building , constructed entirely of timber . Integrated solar panels on the glass façades and a geothermal energy system further enhance efficiency and resource-conscious design .
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