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New world’s tallest timber tower crowned in the USA

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The Ascent consists of 25 floors. The lower floors include retail and amenity spaces, while the upper floors host a total of 259 apartments

Move over Mjøstårnet, the Ascent, by Korb + Associates Architects, has officially been recognized as the new world’s tallest timber tower by the CTBUH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat). Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the residential high-rise reaches an impressive maximum height of 86.6 m (284 ft).

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Undulating timber museum celebrates the end of African American slavery

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Following the Plus and Zurich Airport – Dock A, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) continues its embrace of sustainable timber construction with an eye-catching museum. The National Juneteenth Museum will be arranged into an undulating star-like shape and w… Continue reading Undulating timber museum celebrates the end of African American slavery→

Timber construction takes off with stunning Zurich airport terminal

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A team of prestigious architects and engineers, including Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), HOK and Buro Happold, has revealed plans for an ambitious new airport expansion for Zurich, Switzerland. The building will be primarily constructed from sustainably so… Continue reading Timber construction takes off with stunning Zurich airport terminal→

Temporary timber venue brings back 70s pop with virtual ABBA experience

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Swedish supergroup ABBA recently launched a virtual concert experience named ABBA Voyage, which involves a digital representation of the stars “performing” their pop hits to a live audience. To host the show, Stufish Entertainment Architects has create… Continue reading Temporary timber venue brings back 70s pop with virtual ABBA experience→

Foster + Partners taps timber for sustainably designed department store

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Following high-profile projects like the Mjøstårnet and Sara Cultural Center, engineered timber continues to grow in popularity around the world as a sustainable building material. The latest notable work comes from Foster + Partners, which has reveale… Continue reading Foster + Partners taps timber for sustainably designed department store→

Seattle airport goes green with stunning timber expansion

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Woods Bagot and the Miller Hull Partnership have revealed plans to expand the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a sustainably-designed new extension that will be defined by a stunning timber interior made from locally sourced Douglas fir wood.C… Continue reading Seattle airport goes green with stunning timber expansion→

Volvo embraces sustainable design with timber experience center

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Following its Quayside project, Henning Larsen Architects continues its enthusiastic use of sustainable timber construction techniques with a new experience center designed for automaker Volvo. Named World of Volvo, the building will take the form of t… Continue reading Volvo embraces sustainable design with timber experience center→

World’s tallest hybrid timber tower will soar to 600 feet

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April has turned out to be an exciting month for tall timber construction: following the proposal for the world’s tallest all-timber tower comes news that the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower – that is, made primarily from wood but with concrete rei… Continue reading World’s tallest hybrid timber tower will soar to 600 feet→

World’s tallest timber tower is a triumph of sustainable design

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The rapid rate of progress for tall timber construction continues with an ambitious new residential tower designed by Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen. Named Rocket&Tigerli, the building will be the world’s tallest timber tower once complete, with an … Continue reading World’s tallest timber tower is a triumph of sustainable design→

Beautiful timber bridge puts modern spin on traditional Chinese design

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Luo Studio recently completed an eye-catching and intricate timber bridge that’s heavily inspired by traditional Chinese bridge design, but adds some modern touches too. The project serves as both a covered crossing and a viewing point in rural China.C… Continue reading Beautiful timber bridge puts modern spin on traditional Chinese design→