designTimber – Greyfriars Charteris Centre
Join us for another designTimber 2023 webinar, where we learn from the multidisciplinary team behind Greyfriars Charteris Centre – shortlisted in the Interior category of the 2022 Wood Awards.
About this event:
The designTimber series continues with Greyfriars Charteris Centre, which was shortlisted in the Interior category in last year’s Wood Awards.
Designed by Konishi Gaffney Architects, this elegant timber refurbishment and extension of a former Edinburgh church provides a workspace, community hub, events spaces, and a non-denominational sanctuary.
During the webinar, we will hear from Kieran Gaffney from Konishi Gaffney Architects, structural engineers Mike Gauld & Andrew Forshaw from Forshaw Gauld and timber fabrication specialists Neville Rae & Scott Laverie from Old School Fabrications as they discuss the design and creation of this transformative timber project.
When: Wednesday 10 May, 13.00 – 14.00 pm
Where: Online
Programme:
Presentation from Konishi Gaffney Architects | 15 min
Presentation from Old School Fabrications | 15 min
Presentation from Forshaw Gauld | 15 min
Q & A with the audience | 15 min
Speakers:
Kieran Gaffney – project architect, Konishi Gaffney
Andrew Forshaw & Mike Gauld – structural engineers, Forshaw Gauld
Neville Rae & Scott Laverie – timber fabrication specialists, Old School Fabrications
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Event short description (used on home page):
This elegant timber refurbishment and extension transforms Edinburgh church