Sara Cultural Centre

In the middle of central Skellefteå, we at Martinsons have been involved in building Sara Cultural Centre. One of the world's tallest wooden buildings with its 20 floors that extend about 80 meters up from the ground. The total volume comprising the frame is approximately 10,700 cubic metres of CLT and 2,600 cubic metres of glulam.

The production of the building elements for the frame takes place at Martinsons in Bygdsiljum, about 60 km from Skellefteå. The raw material comes from forests in the region and the short transport distance to the construction site naturally has an extra positive effect when it comes to low climate impact.

The new cultural centre houses six stages, two galleries, a library and a foyer with an open and inviting floor plan. Kulturhuset will be home to Västerbottensteatern, Skellefteå Art Gallery, the City Library and Museum Anna Nordlander (MAN). In addition, the building houses a brand new hotel to meet the increasing tourism in the region.

Architect: White
Developer: Skellefteå Municipality
Contractor: HENT Sverige AB
Frame supplier/fitter: Martinsons
Module supplier: Derome
Structural Engineer: TK Botnia

Watch a film about Sara Kulturhus made by the Swedish Forest Industries Federation.

Timber construction for a better climate

Did you know that the building components supplied by Martinsons will bind almost 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide during their lifetime? This corresponds to more than 13,000 people's return flights between Stockholm and New York. The emissions during the production chain correspond to only 800 trips.

We believe in the power of collaboration

Listen to what others have to say about us at Martinsons in this film about Sara Kulturhus in collaboration with SSEA.

Sara Cultural Centre