Situated deep in the Swedish forests, close to a tiny winter sport area, a small traditional wooden retreat sits on top of a ridge formed millions of years ago. Besides the pine forest covering the fault, the surrounding landscape is a low undulating region of heaths and ridges that rise above gently sloping sandy beaches and small beach towns. Now completely remodeled, the space feels entirely intertwined with nature – both in terms of materiality and outlook …

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Nature is a system of endless scenarios. It grows in spring, rests in winter, starts germinating again and arranges and re-arranges the line on the horizon every time. The fantastic 4 outdoor sidetables by Lapalma follows the same rhythms and, with the same versatility, also accompanies the pleasure of spending time together outdoors …

Querkraft architects from vienna are the creative minds behind the austrian pavilion at the expo in dubai. We spoke to owner and partner Gerd Erhartt about what makes a life successful expo appearance, the climate concepts of the future and the importance of emotional connection in designing a more sustainable future.