- NZ PM to Open Southern Hemisphere’s First CLT Modular Factory
by Jason Ross on July 30, 2026 at 4:54 pmNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will open the Southern Hemisphere’s first off-site production line to use cross-laminated timber as its structure later today, with Red Stag‘s VoMo factory at Rotorua already holding orders for 150 modules and built to reach 800 a year. That is according to Red Stag, whose announcement names German architects The post NZ PM to Open Southern Hemisphere’s First CLT Modular Factory appeared first on Wood Central.
- Kengo Kuma Puts Verbier’s 800 Seat Concert Hall Under Timber Wingsby woodcentral on July 30, 2026 at 3:24 pm
A sequence of wing-like timber roofs will carry Kengo Kuma’s cultural centre for Verbier, with an 800-seat concert hall, a 120-seat auditorium, a gallery, children’s spaces, and a cafe gathered beneath them for a 2031 opening. That is according to designs released this week by Kengo Kuma & Associates, with the privately funded project shown The post Kengo Kuma Puts Verbier’s 800 Seat Concert Hall Under Timber Wings appeared first on Wood Central.
- Harvard’s Timber Treehouse Joins the World’s Most Beautiful Universitiesby woodcentral on July 28, 2026 at 11:33 am
Studio Gang’s David Rubenstein Treehouse has joined the world’s most beautiful universities, with Harvard’s first mass-timber building one of eight campus projects selected for the 2026 list and one of just three built in wood. That is according to the Prix Versailles, the world architecture and design award announced each year at UNESCO in Paris, The post Harvard’s Timber Treehouse Joins the World’s Most Beautiful Universities appeared first on Wood Central.
- Atlassian Crowns World’s Tallest Plyscraper With a Tree in the Skyby Jason Ross on July 22, 2026 at 6:00 am
The world’s tallest hybrid timber building has reached its full height, with a tree riding the crane to the summit as Atlassian Central topped out 39 storeys and 180 metres above Sydney’s Central Station. That is according to Atlassian co-founder and chief executive Mike Cannon-Brookes, who marked the milestone at Wednesday’s rooftop ceremony alongside NSW The post Atlassian Crowns World’s Tallest Plyscraper With a Tree in the Sky appeared first on Wood Central.
- MODEL Wins Approval to Build Timber Tower Over Schweppes Factoryby Jason Ross on July 17, 2026 at 8:32 am
Build-to-rent developer MODEL has won Victorian Government approval to stack 158 mass timber rental homes above and behind the 1886 Schweppes Cordial Factory in Melbourne’s Abbotsford, the first scheme the two-year-old developer has taken from plan to permit. That is according to a report published on Friday, which revealed that the $120 million heritage conversion The post MODEL Wins Approval to Build Timber Tower Over Schweppes Factory 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.
