- Ginza’s Old Sawyers’ Quarter Gets a 12-Storey Hybrid Timber Hotel
by Jason Ross on October 4, 2026 at 11:31 amWork is under way on a 130-room hotel in Tokyo’s Ginza designed in timber, steel, and concrete, with more than 350 cubic metres of wood going into the building. That is according to general contractor Kumagai Gumi, which revealed on Thursday that it will build the hotel with Sumitomo Forestry, its partner since 2017. “We The post Ginza’s Old Sawyers’ Quarter Gets a 12-Storey Hybrid Timber Hotel appeared first on Wood Central.
- Japanese Cedar Holds Up Korea’s Prize-Winning Whale-Watching Hubby woodcentral on September 29, 2026 at 1:42 pm
It’s official. South Korea’s top wooden building is a two-storey visitor centre in a former whaling port, crowned with the grand prize at the national wooden architecture awards. That is according to Nam-gu, the Ulsan district on the south-east coast, which revealed last week that The Wave had won the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and The post Japanese Cedar Holds Up Korea’s Prize-Winning Whale-Watching Hub appeared first on Wood Central.
- Darling Harbour Trades Its Sail Roof for a Glulam Cockle Shellby Jason Ross on September 27, 2026 at 4:51 pm
A cockle shell of glue-laminated timber now arches over the stage in Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park, where an A$10 million upgrade has given performers a canopy that sends sound washing out across the audience. Its form nods to the site’s name, with Tumbalong meaning “the place where shellfish is found” in the Gadigal language. “The The post Darling Harbour Trades Its Sail Roof for a Glulam Cockle Shell appeared first on Wood Central.
- Mass Timber Could Cut Years Off the Wait to Rebuild After LA’s Firesby Jason Ross on September 27, 2026 at 3:36 pm
Los Angeles builders could frame 10 houses in the time it takes to build one if more of them learned to use cross-laminated timber, with one Altadena family’s new house rising from bare foundation to framed shell in two days. That is according to David Brancaccio, host of the Marketplace Morning Report, who wrote on The post Mass Timber Could Cut Years Off the Wait to Rebuild After LA’s Fires appeared first on Wood Central.
- Sydney Fish Market Chases Hat-Trick Starting With Timber Design Awards
by Jason Ross on September 24, 2026 at 4:09 pmThe Sydney Fish Market, the A$135 million Adelaide Aquatic Centre, and the University of Tasmania’s The Forest are among 20 Australian projects shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival in Florida, billed as the world’s biggest live-judged architecture awards. But before their teams present to the festival’s juries in Fort Lauderdale, all three are in the The post Sydney Fish Market Chases Hat-Trick Starting With Timber Design Awards 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.
