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Portuguese woodworking specialist Madeiguincho recently completed a new model that once again showcases the firm’s expertise with all things wood. Named the Morena, it features an eye-catching timber exterior made using a traditional Japanese charring … Continue reading Timber tiny house embraces traditional Japanese woodworking technique
Situated north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, Kautokeino experiences incredibly cold temperatures that can reach – 45 °C (- 49°F). When commissioned to design a new cultural and education hub in such a punishing location, Snøhetta used its considerabl… Continue reading Timber school tackles extreme cold with impressive passive design
Alongside plans for the world’s tallest timber tower, another ambitious timber project has come to the USA. ZGF Architects has revealed an impressive extension at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon that’s topped by a massive wooden roof mea… Continue reading USA’s timber revolution continues with multi-acre wooden airport extension
A remarkably ambitious proposal in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, looks set to take timber to new heights. Assuming all goes to plan, the project will become the world’s tallest timber skyscraper once complete.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Timber, cross-laminated timber, World’s Tallest
Continue reading New world’s tallest timber skyscraper planned for the USA
Standing out in the crowded tiny house scene can be tough nowadays, but Portugal’s Madeiguincho has managed it by leaning into its woodworking expertise and building timber dwellings. Its latest example is the Pego, which is a very compact model that’s… Continue reading Impressively compact off-grid tiny house embraces timber’s beauty
It’s almost time for the 2024 Summer Olympics to begin. 100 years after it last hosted the games, Paris is once again home to the iconic sporting event and just one large-scale permanent building has been created for the occasion: an aquatic sports cen… Continue reading 2024 Olympics sports center deserves gold for sustainability
High-profile studio the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for an ambitious new timber college building that will combine cutting-edge engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery techniques to create a striking-looking and sustainable p… Continue reading Sustainable learning hub embraces timber craft old and new
This year has been an excellent one for architecture, with many long-awaited projects being completed and plenty of surprises along the way too. From a bridge that rolls 180 degrees to let boats pass, to the world’s largest spherical building – plus Br… Continue reading Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture
Cutting-edge timber high-rise construction continues to move into the mainstream with projects like the Mjøstårnet and Ascent. MVRDV and Space Encounters now offer an example that’s more impressive than most with the Nachteiland project, which will com… Continue reading High-rise timber tower will be a sustainable powerhouse
Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) has revealed plans for a new “eco district” in Switzerland. As we’ve come to expect from the visionary Belgian architect, the project is defined by an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a remarkabl… Continue reading Lush “eco district” showcases ambitious approach to sustainability