Timber architecture

Completed in 2023 in the Istra District of the Moscow Region, Graphite is a 516 m² private residence where the exposed Fachwerk frame defines the architecture. Glued laminated timber posts and beams form a precise grid for panoramic glazing, while structural steel connections are concealed within the timber elements to preserve the clarity of the construction. KATAN A double-height living and dining area opens onto a 108 m² terrace and the surrounding pine and birch landscape. The ground floor contains the kitchen, study, guest bedroom and service spaces; the upper floor holds three private bedroom suites. KATAN developed the architectural concept and led the project through completion, including interiors, landscape and poo... More

Polochic Coffee Mill Extension Deep in Guatemala’s Polochic Valley, this project transforms part of a working coffee mill into a two-bedroom dwelling, extending the existing structure with a lightweight timber volume suspended above the productive landscape. Anna y Margo Anna y Margo Anna y Margo Anna y Margo The intervention places the bedrooms and bathroom within the existing building, while the kitchen and living spaces occupy the new elevated extension. Opening onto a generous balcony, the living area looks simultaneously towards the surrounding jungle and down onto the coffee-drying patio, where the mill continues to operate. Raising the extension into the tree canopy creates a different relationship with th... More

Set within the redesigned Henri‑Bourassa Park, the new community pavilion forms the centrepiece of a broader transformation of public space in Montréal‑Nord. The project replaces a modest park facility with a generous, clearly articulated building that offers a visible point of reference for local residents and visitors. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The 1,000‑square‑meter pavilion is built primarily in structural timber and organized around flexible community rooms that can host workshops, meetings, cultural events and neighbourhood celebrations. These rooms open toward the park and are supported by a series of services for everyday users, such as washrooms, storage areas and informal gathering spaces. Offices and c... More

The new aquatic facilities in Sir George Étienne Cartier Park replace a 1960s pool complex at the heart of a century old urban square. The project introduces a bathers’ pavilion and a family of outdoor basins that renew the experience of swimming while fitting sensitively into the existing canopy of trees and the surrounding residential fabric. Charles Lanteigne Charles Lanteigne The pavilion is drawn as a low wave between the trees and the water. The alternation of glazed and more opaque façades, together with the broad entrance canopy, creates a clear transition between the public realm and the pool without overpowering the park. Open areas frame views toward the basins and the landscape, while enclosed port... More

BackgroundContinental—one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers—sought a contemporary workplace that could support their diverse team and reflect their core values of technological excellence, quality, and reliability. Our brief extended well beyond creating a functional office. We were engaged to deeply understand Continental’s culture, the way their people work, and how their brand values could be meaningfully translated into a physical environment that supports performance, wellbeing, and connection. Central to this ambition was delivering a technologically robust, intuitively planned workspace with a design language that felt contemporary, uplifting, and aligned with the architectural character of the T3 bu... More

The ICON is a modular, mobile, and regenerative architectural concept that represents a forward-looking vision for the built environment—scalable, reversible, sustainable, and rooted in principles of ecological and technological integration. Initially imagined, designed, and commissioned by Hub Culture, and further developed in collaboration with BYLD, the ICON is a pioneering study on “dwell-time” in the evolving context of mid-21st-century life. It serves as a reconfigurable Hub that responds to emerging needs at the convergence of mobility, electric transportation, convenience, and real-time data. Designed to move and adapt, the ICON invites a rethinking of how spaces are used, assembled, and shared in a world in const... More

Located on the southern shore of Lake Rupanco in southern Chile, the 3C2C House is a single-family residence designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The project is composed of three elongated volumes connected by two enclosed corridors—hence the name “3C2C” (3 Casas, 2 Conectores). This configuration preserves the openness of the site, framing lake and mountain views while reducing the building’s visual impact. © Nico Saieh © Nico Saieh © Nico Saieh © Nico Saieh The first volume contains the double-height social area—including kitchen, dining, and living spaces—with large windows oriented toward the lake and the Andes. The second volume hosts th... More

ALTA Architectes – Urbanistes has completed an ambitious office project on Chemin du Bois Harel, a road that marks the boundary between Rennes, an industrial city in north-western France, and the neighbouring municipality of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande.  The Harel Wooden Office Complex (Bois Harel Tertiary Complex) takes a measured approach to office architecture, shaped by the dynamics of the site and its relationship to the surrounding landscape. The project responds to contemporary expectations of comfort, sustainability, and usability, offering a restrained yet forward-looking vision of urban development that prioritises well-being and respects the natural environment. © Gaëtan Chevrier © Gaëtan Che... More

Located in Dien Khanh, a district bordering Nha Trang city to the west, DB Horizon is a garden house built to replace the old deteriorated house that has been associated with a lot of beautiful memories. Despite many difficulties in terms of budget and local construction resources, we have managed to create a house that not only preserves traditional spiritual values but also adapt to today's modern lifestyle. Trieu Chien Trieu Chien Trieu Chien Trieu Chien Trieu Chien Dien Khanh is about 10 kilometers from the center of Nha Trang city. In contrast to the rush and modern lifestyle of Nha Trang coastal city, Dien Khanh is a place with a slow pace of life, with the natural beauty of charming mountains and rivers. In... More

This project involves the complete transformation of the interior structure and the one and only façade of the existing envelope of a 100 sq.m. wellness & aesthetics venue. The core idea was to create two robust curved vertical linear levels, developing from the frontage to the garden area, running through the entire space.  The first level occupies one side and its surface is cladded with eco-cement, whereas the second level occupies the opposite side and its surface is cladded with natural oak veneer. Yohann Fontaine Yohann Fontaine The two levels are connected by means of vertical fixed and sliding glass panels made of ribbed glass, an ideal solution for preserving privacy and underscoring the core idea of alte... More