Photography by Ulf Celander via Arch Daily

Cold weather never seems to stop the Swedes. A case in point: Uppgrenna Naturhus, a conference space, spa, and cafe enveloped in a massive, modern greenhouse. Designed by Tailor Made Arkitekter and principal Fredrik Olson, the the greenhouse grows fruits and vegetables year-round.

Inside, the space is divided into several green-themed zones. Here, a cafe space in the Mediterranean growing zone.

The plants of the Mediterranean garden play an important role in the building’s closed-loop wastewater treatment system.

The loft located above the conference rooms functions as a great hall for events.

Depending on the configuration, the loft room hosts parties, lectures, and concerts under the stars.

Naturhus offers expansive views of Lake Víttern and its island Visingsí and is dotted with a few unsheltered outdoor terraces to take in views when the weather permits.

Sited on a gentle slope, the 520-square-meter structure is partly submerged underground.