Weather-withstanding timber: some inspiring projects in challenging sites
In this article we take a look at some timber projects that not only look great and are built sustainably - but which demonstrate that timber is a very durable material indeed. These buildings show that timber stays durable for year after year, in conditions that might prove challenging. We...
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The Crannog – durability at the edge of the sea
Lasting Timber and Traditions Recreating and updating the historic Scottish crannog form of building for the 21st century, this building, created in Mallaig Harbour, needs to withstand the onslaught of the sea during inclement weather. But it also provides a welcoming place of rest, and facilities for visitors to the...
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Matching up to historic scrutiny for V&A Dundee
Fitting in with time Last used as a tearoom in Glasgow in the 1950s, this Charles Rennie Mackintosh original interior design in Oak was Timber sourcing in store for nearly 50 years in the Glasgow Museum before recently being meticulously re-erected and restored by Charles Taylor Woodwork in a project...
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