Timber Construction
Photo: Jörg Hempel, D–Aachen
The
possibilities of wood – considerable to start with – continue to grow.
At present it is getting a foothold in the city centre. The
systematisation of the construction is also changing: hybrid and
composite methods are gaining ground on those using wood only. Sometimes
it is difficult to identify buildings constructed in wood. But the
desire to use it also stems from its sensual qualities. This very
materiality is a compelling foil to the rationality of the design at a
sports hall in Sargans, Switzerland. Other projects demonstrate wood’s
potential to master the challenges associated with maintaining quality
of life in our towns and cities.
Photo: Roman Keller, CH–Zürich
Photo: Ake E:son Lindman, S–Bromma
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