Tag: Timber | Architecture Now

Under the roof

Projects | Abigail Hurst looks at Marian College, the bold transformation of a former Foodstuffs distribution centre by Sheppard & Rout Architects, and what it says about sustainability and schools of the future.

Building Change: The mass timber revolution

People | Carbon measurement expert Rebecca Mills, delves into the science behind mass timber’s green claims in an eye-opening exploration into the future of sustainable construction.

WallÉ Mark II set to take shape

News | Irving Smith Architects continues to further new generations of timber structural buildings with its latest project in Whakatū Nelson’s central CBD.

Timber arch sets record for size

Projects | Air New Zealand’s new Hangar 4 is set to be the largest timber arch in the southern hemisphere.

Ways of making

Practice | Professor Andrew Barrie discusses design-and-build using computer numerical control (CNC) machinery in a range of projects by his students.

Witty woodwork: Seed House

Projects | Adding to the architectural legacy of a salubrious Sydney suburb, this home is a volumetric study that celebrates the inherent qualities of timber.

XLam expands as Kiwis are urged to think timber

XLam expands as Kiwis think timber

News | XLam invest $5 million in to its Nelson plant as Rotorua encourages Kiwis to design with timber.

Timber Design Awards finalists announced

Awards | Forty-nine finalists have been announced for the 2018 Awards programme which is supported by NZ Wood and Resene.

Entries open: 2018 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards

Entries open: 2018 Timber Design Awards

News | Stage One entries are now being accepted for the 2018 NZ Wood–Resene Timber Design Awards.

World's tallest commercial building made of engineered timber opens in Sydney

“A new form of beauty”

News | The construction of Australia’s first, and the world’s tallest, engineered timber office building has been completed in Sydney.

2017 Intergrain Timber Vision Awards

News | Entries are now open for the awards, which recognises projects that have used timber in creative and inspiring ways.

Timber Design Awards 2017: winners

Awards | The winners of the NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards 2017 were announced at a gala function on Thursday 9 March.

A perfect formula: Intergrain

Practice | Partner Content: Intergrain finishes have been used to outstanding effect in this handcrafted, timber-clad interior by Bates Smart.

Finalists: 2017 Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards

Finalists: 2017 Timber Design Awards

News | NZ Wood has just announced the Stage One finalists for the Resene Timber Design Awards 2017.

Entries open: 2017 Timber Design Awards

News | Stage One entries are now being accepted for the 2017 NZ Wood–Resene Timber Design Awards.

Isn’t it good, engineered wood

Practice | Jeff Parker, Wood Producers & Manufacturers Association technical manager, talks about the latest advances in timber.

Shiver me timbers

Practice | Utilising new technology and materials, the construction of multi-storey timber buildings in New Zealand is quickly growing.

New prize for 2014 WAF

News | A Wood Excellence Prize has been added to the awards at the 2014 World Architecture Festival.

Timber Design Awards winners

News | A tiny bach and a cavernous aquatic centre are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards.

Timber design awards finalists announced

News | Judging for the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards moves into closing stage with the announcement of finalists.