Swaying birch trees inspire people to connect
When designing the Väven cultural centre in Umeå, Sweden, the architects of Snöhetta and White Arkitekter were inspired by the birch tree, the city's symbol. With its white bark and characteristic black stripes, the birch tree provided the…


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