Mid-rise Construction: Lightweight & Massive TimberSolutions – Design & Specification Symposium

With innovative lightweight timber-framed and massive timber panel projects now commencing all around Australia, the early adopting engineers and architects are reaping the economic and environmental benefits of specifying timber. Interest continues to grow rapidly, with companies large and small, stepping-up to design and build with timber on a variety of projects. Opportunities for timber construction are also likely to grow, as the proposed 2019 NCC is considering expanding the mid-rise timber Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions to all classes of building.

people walking on a sidewalk

Flexibility in Form

The Link is an exciting, flexible public space that uses timber to reference traditional Brisbane rivercraft and to complement the new relaxed, informal and lushly landscaped spaces.
a girl standing on a wooden bridge with a scooter

Modern Living on an Ancient Landscape

This project responds to the bushland setting, while connecting the various spaces of the landscape. The spaces adapt to the existing topography, protecting and enhancing the site character. The feature timber boardwalk weaves through the existing trees, outdoor dining facilities, a community garden, active play zones and seating areas.
a restaurant with tables and chairs

A Canvas for Dining

Alongside a striking ceiling feature, the use of timber utilises natural light to create an ever changing visual experience for diners – the interior acts as a canvas for the external environment. Cirrus Dining shows how a highly collaborative process can allow for a free flowing design dialogue.
a lobby with a glass door and chairs

A Different Type of Sustainable City Tower

The EY Centre is one of Australia’s most environmentally advanced and sustainable buildings, with initiatives carried through from design and construction to delivery. The envelope is a responsive skin, a kinetic architecture adjusting automatically to the position of the sun and time of day to control the heat load and sky glare.
a building with a walkway and a railing

Ideology through Materiality

Traditional characteristics of a Tang dynasty style Buddhist temple meet modern construction techniques and engineered timber in this expressive project. Situated within protected vegetation, the temple celebrates its ideology through architectural materiality.
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