#timberbuilding

At the southern entrance to Barbian (Barbiano) in South Tyrol, the Edificio multifunzionale establishes a clear civic presence while remaining rooted in its alpine context. Conceived by Roland Baldi Architects as a compact yet expressive ensemble, the project brings together a kindergarten, daycare centre, children’s restaurant, and tourist office within a single low-energy development. More than a collection of functions, the building operates as a 'green bridge' between mobility, education, and community life. Positioned at a key threshold to the village, the project signals arrival while maintaining a human scale. Its form and materiality reinterpret the region’s timber-building tradition through contemporary construction me... More

Extension for a bathing hut in Greifenstein on the Danube The allotment garden settlement “Greifenstein” next to a dead arm of the Danube River has a special charm. The first residents in the 1920s to 60s were very creative when building their bathing huts themselves. Since it is a flood area, all houses must be built on pillars. Christoph Panzer Christoph Panzer All of them were made of wood and the size was reduced to the essentials. Visitors are reminded of Peter Pan's Neverland or beach huts on the California coast.With our two-story extension to one of these huts, originally known as "pirate house", we want to honor this style. Portholes, big windows and terraces on all levels also make this hut a unique, imagin... More

Concept 180 apartments & commercial plinth | Amsterdam   Extraordinary life in a green landscape at any altitude Mountain Valley, or MoVa for short, owes its name to the combination of “Mountains” and “Valleys”. The Mountain takes its shape by allowing the masses to bounce back at every level. This creates an outdoor space per layer that is divided into private, semi-public and public. The Valley is created when two Mountains are turned towards each other. The space between the Mountains forms a closed public indoor area that can be used by the community as an outdoor space. Boom Builds Adaptable to every wish Many functions have been integrated within the MoVa building design to create as much liv... More

 Located in the serene landscape of Nicoya, Guanacaste, within the Hacienda Don Carlos, Casa Sanabria is a compact yet thoughtful timber home that embodies the principles of sustainable design. Spanning 160m², this linear structure is carefully positioned at the edge of expansive grasslands and a steeply sloped protected forest, harmonizing with its natural surroundings. Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo The house faces north, offering uninterrupted views of the Nicoya Valley and Cerro Caballito. This orientation not only frames the stunning landscape but also minimizes solar heat gains in Guanacaste’s warm climate. The single-sloped roof, opening northward, enhance... More

This project in Žvėrynas, Vilnius, is a thoughtful integration of architecture, family history, and environmental sensitivity. Located behind a 1935 wooden modernist villa, the house has undergone several transformations, with the latest reconstruction designed to adapt to modern needs while preserving its historical significance. The client's childhood home, this space holds deep personal meaning, and the renovation aimed to create a structure with lasting value within the urban fabric and an environmentally friendly approach. Norbert Tukaj Norbert Tukaj The design concept revolves around a modern interpretation of the wooden architecture characteristic of Žvėrynas, with an emphasis on natural materials like pinewood. The use of... More

On a steep sloping plot in the Jämtland mountains in northern Sweden, plans are ongoing for this contemporary timber house. Set in an environment prone to heavy snow and rain, the brief asked for a solution to protect the building from meltwater and ice. The resulting two-storey building rests on a set of stilts adapted to the slanted terrain, gently hovering above ground, and letting water flow freely underneath. Pi visual The top floor layout places entrance hall, guestroom and bathroom at the back of the building allowing for a spacious social room at the front with 180 views of the surrounding lake and mountains. The lower floor contains a private quarter including bedroom and spa. Pi visual More

THE INTERPRETATION OF A NATURAL, ORGANIC SPACE, WHOSE FUNCTION IS THE ARCHAIC ONE OF REFUGE.ECHINOIDEA IS A MODULAR WOODEN SHELL THAT OFFERS THE VISITORSAN ENVELOPING CONTEMPLATIVE EXPERIENCE.by GG-LOOP in collaboration with RUBNER HAUS Alice Turazza The quest for harmonious coexistence with our planet is manifested through the profound connection and mutual exchange with Gaia, our mother earth, of which we are a fundamental part. Minimising the impact of our actions, of our buildings is not enough; sustainability is a necessary approach whose standards are now almost obsolete. To “reverse the curve”, we must necessarily aim for a positive ecological impact through our built environment. Alice Turazza In exploring th... More

EULOGY TO MODERNITY IN WOOD AND STRAW Located on the edge of the Forêt de Fontainebleau, the “Maison Trilogis” is more than just a single-family home complex: It can be described as an architectural manifesto, combining innovation, sustainability and harmony with the unique forest landscape. Emerging as the winning project from an international competition, this building complex of two prefabricated houses in timber-straw construction combines constructive innovation with the demanding passive house standard. Schnepp*Renou Schnepp*Renou The linear volume of the main building, which floats on steel piles and has floor-to-ceiling glazing, is integrated into the coordinate system formed by the verticals of the tr... More