Timberbuilt was established by Bruce Hutchings in 1982 in response to a declining use of timber for commercial scale buildings. Since the 1950’s the decline in the use of timber paralleled a reduced availability of engineers interested and knowledgeable in timber engineering design and tradespersons with the understandings necessary to fabricate timber structures other than houses. It was apparent that timber systems had the potential to fulfil many building needs beyond housing scale but that new structural systems, materials and a technology based fabrication approach would be required. The integration of factory based prefabrication into the same entity as the timber engineering design would build competencies in both areas; it would also provide efficiencies and ensure control of quality in order to achieve appropriate levels of structural reliability for the completed structure. Timberbuilt was born from this understanding.
Projects on Woodsolutions
Grid ViewList View102 The Mill
The design goal of ‘102 The Mill’, by Carter Williamson Architects was to celebrate the industrial and varied history of Balmain while creating an modern, inspiring home.
View this Case Study106 Flinders Street – 2016 ATDA Small Budget Winner
106 Flinders Street, the 2016 ATDA Small Budget Winner, is a timeless, serene workspace celebrating the natural beauty of timber.
View this Case Study2017 ATDA Alteration or Addition winner: Victoria Gardens House
Victoria Gardens House, the 2017 Winner of the Australian Timber Design Awards, Residential Class 1 – Alteration or Addition category, carefully renovates an 1880s house into a contemporary home using custom designed timber furniture, joinery and door handles.
View this Case Study2017 ATDA Australian Certified Timber Winner: Charlotte Chapel
Charlotte Chapel is the 2017 winner of the Australian Timber Design Awards, Australian Certified Timber category. With an eye for recycled timber and handcrafted elements, this wedding reception chapel employs entirely Australian hardwoods.
View this Case Study2017 ATDA Furniture or Joinery Winner: Conus Lighting Range
Conus Lighting Range is the 2017 winner of the Australian Timber Design Awards, Furniture or Joinery category. The range utilises versatile component based design, and pairs digital modelling design with hand-finished integrity.
View this Case Study2017 ATDA Interior Fitout (Commercial) Winner: Bendigo Hospital
Bendigo Hospital is the 2017 winner of the Australian Timber Design Awards, Interior Fitout (Commercial) category. The project demonstrates how the selection of natural materials such as timber can increase the wellbeing and comfort of visitors, patients and staff.
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