Undulating timber museum celebrates the end of African American slavery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Development brings timber towers and vertical forests to Toronto waterfront

An ambitious new project planned for Toronto, Canada, will transform a sizable area of the city’s waterfront into a lush green neighborhood. Named Quayside, it will consist of a number of tree and plant-covered buildings, including a huge timber housin… Continue reading Development brings timber towers and vertical forests to Toronto waterfront