Innovation

A unique environmentally guided design by Patkau Architects nestled in Whistler valley extricates the challenging aspects of cold climate design utilising the inherent flexibility of timber framing.

Clare Design created an engaging, environmentally advantaged solution to a complex brief, incorporating a lightweight engineered timber structure in Library at The Dock

The goal of the project was to develop a low-impact building that blended seamlessly into the surrounding natural setting and showcased the visual, renewable energy and user well-being resources.

A bridged walkway whose main features are curved timber glulam ribs, geometrically arranged to create a sinuous undulating, unfolding form, by Beca Architects on Auckland’s North Shore.

The free form, wide span wooden cupola with its multiple layers was made possible through parametric programming that included design facilities and options, statics, production, CNC machining, transport and assembly parameters

Framework is a direct adaptation of the historic small plate timber structures from Portland Oregon’s central Eastside.

An engineered timber grid shell is the centre of an arc of teaching, sports and performance accommodation.

Archiblox lead the world with their collaborative creation of the first Carbon Positive House; sustainably sourced timber helping to minimise the embodied energy in construction.

The landscape masterplan embraces 100 forests of endangered international tree species in a 250 ha former fire-ravaged site. Associated architecture includes unique timber-based buildings and public facilities

A house celebrating the warmth, robustness and diversity of timber – including a striking grey ironbark stair, which unifies and traces the path of circulation.

Cottage Point House is located in an isolated settlement within Ku-ring-gai National Park on the waterfront of Coal and Candle Creek. The site is oriented east over the shallow bay, facing the weathered horizontal sandstone escarpments.

The brief was for a contemporary retreat: a timber building that would sit well within its rural setting. CLT panels form the entire super structure, walls and roof of the first floor. An undulating roof mimics distant hills.