White Arkitekter

White Arkitekter is one of Scandinavia's largest architecture firms, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded in 1951, the firm is celebrating its 75th anniversary and is among the leading players in its field, present in 14 countries. Led by Oskar Norelius, architect and CEO, and Carl Be4ckstrand, international director and deputy CEO, White Arkitekter claims a 77% reduction in its CO2e emissions compared with 2018. White Arkitekter's core business covers architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, interior design, lighting design, digitalization, project management and sustainability, with the mission of enabling sustainable living through the art of architecture. The firm envisions that by 2030, all of its architecture will be regenerative and carbon-neutral thanks to excellence in design. Wood holds a special place in the firm's approach, presented as its only renewable and carbon-neutral construction material, beneficial for health and contributing to a healthy living environment. The flagship project Stockholm Wood City illustrates this commitment on a large scale, while a recent agreement with the city of Lviv, in Ukraine, aims to develop a pilot project in wood. Among its recent achievements and distinctions are the redevelopment of Sf6dermalmstorg at Slussen, Stockholm, the win in the competition for Gothenburg's new Arena Quarter, as well as the Dezeen Awards 2025 prize for best heritage project for Feskekf4rka. Since its founding in 1951, the firm has carried out internal research and development aimed at creating sustainable architecture and a better society for all.