Fire Rated Wood
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Product • By Abodo • Vaaro® Fire
Vaaro® Fire
Abodo’s Vaaro® Fire is the only ultra-durable, fire compliant* timber available as a complete coated, tested product range - all from one trusted manufacturer.
With the natural beauty of timber from gold standard forestry sources, enhanced durability and proven fire compliance*, Vaaro brings performance without compromise. Vaaro has been tested extensively around the world to many major fire compliance standards* – both before and after weathering, in uncoated and coated form.
The accelerated weathering procedures used emulate long term exterior exposure, demonstrating world-leading fire performance and excellent leach resistance properties.
Vaaro is ideal for multi-residential and commercial projects where fire comp... More
Project • By Pickard Chilton • Offices
2+U
Conceived during a “design hack-a-thon” selection process, the concept for 2+U creates a strong connection between the building’s form and the Northwest’s character, resulting in a true Pacific Northwest building. Located next to the Seattle Art Museum, 2+U creates a seam of compelling pedestrian connections that knit together the waterfront, Pike’s Place Market and the Central Business District.
The 530-foot, 1 million gsf Class-A office tower comprises a 19-story podium and 38-story tower that have been raised 85 feet with a series Y-shaped sculptural columns. With open floor plates of 18,000 to 30,000 square feet, 2+U offers amenities such as a 19th-floor outdoor deck; a fitness and wellness studio with a s... More