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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

It's fascinating to observe the current state of wood in the world of architecture. The material, once seemingly forgotten by modernity, has resurged with full force, facing significant challenges but also revealing promising opportunities. The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world.

Due to technological advancements and research into the limits and possibilities of this material, there has been a significant leap in the development of wood in construction. Buildings around the world are being erected with wooden structures, driven by the increasing interest in sustainable solutions based on renewable resources, a demand from both the public and architects and their clients.

Le Vau Pavilion / L'Atelier Senzu

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Inwang Guard Post Forest Retreat / Soltozibin Architects + SN Architecture

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Shanghai Minhang Squirrel & Mountain Nurturing Community Building Renovation and Renewal / Partyfriendship

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Minhang District, China
  • Architects: Partyfriendship
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3000 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

House of Light at the Edge / Atsuhiro Nakata

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Osaka, Japan

Play with Nature / DL Atelier

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  • Architects: DL Atelier
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  10 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

Kabuchin Penthouse / Idee architects

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  • Architects: Idee architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  380 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Dulux

Hannah Villa / Eade Va Ejra

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Hashtgerd, Iran
  • Architects: Eade Va Ejra
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  460 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Grohe

Casa Na Romeira / dp Arquitectos

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Romeira, Portugal
  • Architects: dp Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  263 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Sika, CIN, Imperalum, Valadares

Domehome Expansion / EME157

Domehome Expansion / EME157 - Interior Photography, Extension, Kitchen, Facade, Handrail, Table, Chair, Bench, CountertopDomehome Expansion / EME157 - Interior Photography, ExtensionDomehome Expansion / EME157 - Exterior Photography, Extension, Garden, FacadeDomehome Expansion / EME157 - Interior Photography, Extension, Bathroom, SinkDomehome Expansion / EME157 - More Images+ 31

  • Architects: EME157
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  180 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Vibia, Amorim, BORA, Cortizo, Cubro, +2

Container Office / HOHarquitectura

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In-between Pavilion / TAO (Trace Architecture Office)

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Shen Zhen Shi, China

How Hidden Fasteners Can Create Seamless Design: The Case of Commercial and Public Architecture

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Highly desirable in contemporary projects, seamless surfaces symbolize the search for a unified and uninterrupted visual experience, without any noticeable gaps or interruptions. This simple and clean aesthetic demands meticulous attention to detail, emphasizing precision in craftsmanship and execution to achieve an immaculate and flawless finish.

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill + Enter Projects Asia

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Bengaluru, India
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What Is the Difference Between Hand-Rammed Earth and Rammed Earth With a Mold?

The historical journey of construction also tells the story of humanity. The enduring examples from the past reveal insights into their specific contexts, and the remnants that have survived the elements and decay narrate the development of human technology. In the early days of construction, the common (and often the only) practice available to humans was to use locally available raw materials. For many, this meant building with clay.

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MimMim Villa / On Architects Inc.

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  • Architects: On Architects Inc.
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  397 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  LX Zin

Coworking Casa Pedra / Q_arts Arquitetura

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Santa Maria, Brazil
  • Architects: Q_arts Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  279 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Fábrica De Mosaicos, Gypsum Dry Wall, Move Elevadores

Kharposhteh Apartment / SE-BÆR Studio

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Isfahan, Iran

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