Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center in Florence, United States

Designed by Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center is located in Florence, United States. Finished, stained, OSB glulam members extend across the ceiling and around the sidewall to form the theater shell. The rectangular geometry of the shell telescopes outwards to envelope both the stage and audience in a single, arching wooden structure. Sweeping... 

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Irving Smith Jack Architects Ltd in Nelson, New Zealand

The Irving Smith Jack Architects Ltd designed by Irving Smith Jack Architects Ltd is located in Irving Smith Jack Architects Ltd.  The Nelson region includes a substantial resource of plantation timber and a timber laminating plant which produces engineered timber with enhanced structural properties. Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a sustainable resource that allows for prefabrication, transportation... 

Tags: Architecture, Composite materials, Construction, Engineered wood, Engineering, Environment, Irving Smith Jack Architects Ltd, Laminated veneer lumber, Lumber, Structural system, Timber framing, Timber roof trusses, transportation, Truss, Wood

Svärmisk Resort & Spa Apartments, Mt Beauty in Victoria, Australia

Located in Victoria, Australia, Svärmisk Resort & Spa Apartments,  Mt Beauty  was designed by Grant Amon Architects Pty Ltd. Colours and materials have been developed to produce an honest, economical, low maintainence, environmentally responsive design fully integrated with the landscape principles for the whole site.The northern orienatation, offering spectacular views down the valley, present... 

Tags: Australia, building materials, Ceramic, Ceramic materials, Construction, Engineered wood, Engineering, Falls Creek Alpine, Floors, Grant Amon Architects Pty Ltd, Plywood, Spa Apartments, Tile, Victoria, Visual arts

Independent Design House in London, United Kingdom

Located in London, Inggris, Independent Design House was designed by ESCLICE. Based on the design of the traditional Latvian barn – a simple form with natural wooden siding and roof – the trio devised a two storey dwelling that can be transported to anywhere in the world on the back of a lorry. The home comes entirely pre-fitted with interior finishing and furniture, contemporary in design but... 

Tags: Architecture, Construction, Earthquake engineering, Engineered wood, Hospitality/Recreation, Independent Design House, Latvian barn, London, Plywood, Roof, Siding, Structural system