Case Studies

From bespoke homes to social housing, commercial property to sports arena, wood is increasingly becoming the material of choice in architecture and design.

Discover a broad range of applications from joinery to structural timber in housing, education, health, public buildings and sports by using the filters below. 

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    Mossbourne Academy
    London, England

    Developed as part of the new government initiative for City Academies, Mossbourne is a...

    Mount Grace Priory Cafe
    East Harlsey, North Yorkshire

    An example for re-use of materials and integration of a contemporary building on an...

    Multiply
    London

    Combining sustainable American tulipwood with innovative methods of modular construction,...

    Nieuw Leyden
    Leiden, Netherlands

    Two striking ecological homes showcase the beauty of timber, forming part of a...

    Nieuwegein Kunstcluster
    Nieuwegein, Netherlands

    Destined to become a landmark within the town centre, Frits van Dongen and Patrick...

    Noah's Ark Children's Hospice
    Barnet, North London

    An inspiring space for palliative care, relaxation and adventure within a ‘home from...

    Oak Extension
    Hampshire

    A harmonious oak extension in the New Forest, this project demonstrates how a new...

    Ockendon Academy English Block
    Essex

    Covering a 734 sq m area, Ockendon Academy’s extension comprises seven new classrooms,...

    Old Bearhurst
    Stonegate, East Sussex

    A study in how to marry a large modern extension to the strong agricultural forms of the...

    Orchard Hotel
    Nottingham

    The Orchard Hotel is a visually stunning, 200-bed, mid-market hotel designed by RHWL...

    Passmores Academy
    Essex, England

    Jestico + Whiles has redeveloped Passmores Academy using wood as the primary construction...

    Plummerswood
    Scottish Borders

    A dowel laminated timber buildings hidden away at the end of a series of private and...

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