Tuesday, 29. January 2008

World's Largest Moose

Northern Sweden have the all-clear for the construction of the world's largest elk, or moose as the animal is known in North America. Perched on top of a mountain, the 45-metre (148-foot) elk will double as a restaurant and concert hall that can seat up to 350 guests. From its antlers, more than 500 metres above sea level, visitors will be able to enjoy the spectacular view over the valleys below.

World's Largest Moose


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A junction in the nortern part of Sweden, a destination for people all over the world, a monument dedicated to wilderness, nature and the king of the forest. Our goal is for this giant moose to be "born" before the end of 2009.

  • Situated on top of the mountain "Vithatten"
  • 2 legs in the district of Arvidsjaur and region "Norrbotten".
  • 2 legs in the district of Skellefteå and region "Västerbotten."
  • Construction completly made of gluelam wood with steeltubes in the legs and in the "pinetree".
  • Approx. 47 m long, 12 m wide, 35 m on the back, ca 45 m on the antlers. The antlers incl. tines approx. 100 m².


A concert hall, restaurant and conference centre -
all inside the body of a wooden moose:



Posted at 29.01.08 @ 12:19 | Category Architecture & Living | Travel & Places |