A Bold Shift from Concrete to TimberFor over a century, concrete has dominated construction due to its strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. However, the environmental toll of its carbon emissions can no longer be ignored. Timber Residence, a visionary project by…
In the pastoral landscapes of West Flanders, Belgium, a modest private barn has undergone a breathtaking metamorphosis. Once a simple agricultural structure, it now stands as a striking, light-filled office designed by Studio Farris Architects. Through ingenious spatial planning and…
Sp(r)int Studio Revitalizes Shelter Over Viking-Era Ruins at Stöng, IcelandArchitecture firm Sp(r)int Studio has completed a sensitive and sustainable renovation of the Stöng Viking ruins shelter, a 1950s timber structure originally built to protect an ancient archaeological site in the…
Celebrating Craftsmanship with the Sculptural Timber ArmchairAustralian designer Tom Fereday, in collaboration with renowned furniture brand Nau, has introduced a new icon to modern furniture: the sculptural timber armchair. This piece is not only a functional seating solution but also…
Canadian architecture studio Lemay has completed a sustainable chalet prototype in Potton, Quebec. Designed with a sloped green roof and large expanses of glazing, the chalet reflects Lemay’s commitment to eco-friendly architecture. This 2,500-square-foot structure is an extension of the…
Colenso, South Africa: African Kraal Huts . Image © Hon. Geoffrey, L. Parsons via Wikimedia Commons Reflecting on the past is often viewed as nostalgia or, from a more critical standpoint, as a sign of regression. However, looking back can…
Architecture Competition: TIMBER IN THE CITY 4: Urban Habitats CompetitionThe competition challenges participants to interpret, invent, and deploy numerous methods of building systems, with a focus on innovations in wood design on a real site. For thousands of years, solid…
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