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.
For further inspiration, have a look at the different awards that celebrate timber excellence.
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...
Oak Meadow
South Molton
Oak Meadow is a low environmental impact development of 35 affordable homes in the rural...
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...
Old Holloway
Herefordshire
A seductively simple rural self-build Passivhaus dwelling, fit for the circular economy,...
Palatine Centre
Durham
The major redevelopment of Durham University’s Palatine Centre acts as a sustainable...
Passmores Academy
Essex, England
Jestico + Whiles has redeveloped Passmores Academy using wood as the primary construction...
Paxton House
London
An innovative housing solution on a complex site that won the 2018 Retrofit awards.
Periscope House
Honingham, Norfolk
Local western red cedar cladding and modified MDF provide weather resistant cladding to...
Plummerswood
Scottish Borders
A dowel laminated timber buildings hidden away at the end of a series of private and...
Preston Manor Primary School
Brent, London
HLM were appointed by the London Borough of Brent to lead the design of the sustainable...