- LEGO’s New $1.5b Factory to Top Out in Mass Timber Later this Year
by Wood Central on March 19, 2026 at 12:15 pmThe office building at LEGO’s $1.5 billion Virginia manufacturing campus — constructed from mass timber — is on track to top out this spring. That is according to the LEGO Group, which confirmed the milestone as it unveiled plans for a 41,000-panel on-site solar park at the Chesterfield County facility. The mass timber structure sits The post LEGO’s New $1.5b Factory to Top Out in Mass Timber Later this Year appeared first on Wood Central.
- Milwaukee Couple Tap Ascent Architects for Bronzeville Mass Timber Build
by Jason Ross on March 18, 2026 at 5:50 amA Milwaukee couple behind a string of Bronzeville corridor restorations are pressing ahead with a three-storey mass timber hybrid office and retail building at 1703 North Phillips Avenue — tapping Korb Architects, the firm behind the world’s then-tallest mass timber tower, to lead the design. That is according to plans presented to the Bronzeville Advisory The post Milwaukee Couple Tap Ascent Architects for Bronzeville Mass Timber Build appeared first on Wood Central.
- Gosford Campus Opens with a Timber Curve No Australian Has Built Before!
by Jason Ross on March 12, 2026 at 1:39 pmAustralia’s first curved mass timber facade is open and enrolling students for semester one 2026, with the University of Newcastle’s new $58 million Gosford campus already one of the most hashtagged buildings on the Central Coast. That is according to Paolo Aschieri, director of Theca Timber, whose company supplied the timber elements for the project. The post Gosford Campus Opens with a Timber Curve No Australian Has Built Before! appeared first on Wood Central.
- Atlassian’s Seven Timber Habitats Disappear Behind its Solar Skin
by Jason Ross on March 11, 2026 at 8:23 amThe world’s largest timber-hybrid building under construction — dubbed the “timber building inside a much larger building” — is attracting global headlines, with five floors left to top out and glazing crews pushing upward through the tower’s lower half while workers complete the tiered crown above. Slated to open later this year, the $1.45 billion, The post Atlassian’s Seven Timber Habitats Disappear Behind its Solar Skin appeared first on Wood Central.
- Asbestos Find Blows Melbourne’s F1 Timber Pit Lane to $395 Million
by Jason Ross on March 5, 2026 at 7:16 amDays out from the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Victoria’s Auditor-General has confirmed that the cost of rebuilding Albert Park’s pit building — set to include one of Australia’s largest timber superstructures — has blown out to $395 million, more than $115 million over budget, after asbestos was found during early earthworks on the site. “Unfortunately, The post Asbestos Find Blows Melbourne’s F1 Timber Pit Lane to $395 Million appeared first on Wood Central.
Case Studies
Welcome to our timber design Case Studies page, where we showcase major projects and product innovations from around the world. Here, you'll find articles with detailed insights into exceptional timber design and engineering feats, highlighting how timber is revolutionising the construction industry. From sustainable residential homes to large-scale commercial buildings, each case study explores the creative use of timber in various applications. Learn about cutting-edge techniques, sustainability benefits, and the innovative minds behind these remarkable projects. Discover how timber is shaping the future of architecture and inspiring new possibilities. Explore our curated collection to gain inspiration and knowledge for your next project.
