Mass timber building

Project • By Francl Architecture • Community Centres

leləm̓ Community Center

Set in the University of British Columbia's Endowment Lands of Pacific Spirit Park, on Musqueam ancestral territory, the leləm̓ Community Center is a thoughtfully planned facility grounded in the Musqueam principles of caring for the land, sustainable living, and fostering a vibrant community life. Michael Elkan Michael Elkan Michael Elkan At the heart of the vibrant, growing neighborhood, it is complemented by a childcare facility that fronts a serene 3-acre forest park. The building includes an inviting entrance lobby, gymnasium, multi-purpose Great Hall, kitchen, conference rooms, offices, a fitness area, and all-gender washrooms. The gymnasium is scaled to host for larger events with a staged area that can be used as sea... More

Mir

Project • By Revery Architecture • Theaters

PNE Amphitheatre

Revery Architecture’s PNE Amphitheatre / Freedom Mobile Arch will showcase mass timber in a precedent-setting starburst arch roof. The project leverages mass timber’s unique acoustic potential and biophilic character to deliver an unforgettable experience for performers and audiences as large as 10,000 people. The Amphitheatre will be Vancouver’s first net-zero carbon cultural project and will host the FIFA Fan Festival™ during the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver. Mir Design brief - Create a covered venue for up to 10,000 patrons - Maintain views of iconic North Shore Mountains - Provide state-of-the-art venue for emerging artists and touring product... More

Andy Stagg

Project • By Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios • Offices

Paradise SE11

Paradise SE11, the UK’s lowest embodied carbon mass timber office development, has been built in the heart of Lambeth, South London. Designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) for Bywater Properties, this fully demountable structure showcases both the immediate and future potential of simple, circular, carbon-conscious, and people-centric design. Paradise demonstrates how architecture can reshape the built environment to actively address the climate emergency. Andy Stagg Andy Stagg FCBStudios A sustainable building ahead of its time Paradise was completed five years ahead of the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge. Developed by RIBA, these voluntary performance targets measure operational energy use, water... More

Lara Swimmer Photography

Project • By atelierjones • Apartments

Heartwood

In the Central District of Seattle, USA, a 67,000-square-feet mass timber middle income housing project represents a significant development in tall timber construction. The eight-storey Heartwood building was designed by Seattle-based architectural studio atelierjones for Community Roots Housing, a non-profit organisation that builds, preserves, and manages affordable homes for over 2,000 residents across the Seattle area. Lara Swimmer Photography Changing the building code in favour of tall timber buildings Heartwood is the first Type IV-C International Building Code workforce housing building to be constructed in the USA. The anticipated demand for taller mass timber buildings led to the addition of three new construction... More

Anders Portman

Project • By AOR Architects • Secondary Schools

Monio High School & Cultural Centre

Monio High School and Cultural Centre, Finland’s first three-storey timber log public building, showcases a pioneering idea for large-scale Finnish wood construction. Designed by Helsinki-based AOR Architects, Monio is situated in the former garrison area in the centre of Tuusula’s Hyrylä district (Tuusula is part of the Helsinki metropolitan area). Monio’s design reflects the architectural character of the former garrison, drawing inspiration from its historic buildings. AOR Architects has created a distinctive multipurpose public building that connects a developing area of Hyrylä to the town centre. Anders Portman AOR Architects ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here A conti... More

Tom Arban

Project • By Moriyama Teshima Architects • Offices

Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Commercial Building is a progressive, mass timber project built on a foundation of social, environmental, and financial sustainability. Designed by Canadian architectural studio Moriyama Teshima Architects (MTA), the building was constructed using net-zero strategies. The defining design integrates commercial opportunities with the relocation and revitalisation of the OSSTF’s offices in Toronto. Tom Arban Salina Kassam Moriyama Teshima Architects A progressive mass timber building The OSSTF is an organisation that represents all educational professionals in the secondary school system in Ontario. The three-storey mass... More