Wood Construction
We use technology to transform natural wood veneers into panels that do not require any subsequent maintenance, for installation in ventilated facades, false ceilings and interior cladding and flooring.
Natural timber is gaining ground in skyscrapers, such as the 50 Hudson Yards by Foster + Partners, thanks to advances in safety, fire resistance, and sustainability. In this article, we explore how to comply with building regulations by using timber in large-scale projects, ensuring both functionality and aesthetics.
The faceted façade of the Tianjin Juilliard School illustrates how to incorporate natural timber panels into rainscreen cladding with complex geometries. Expansion joints and other factors are essential to ensure precision that accounts for the material’s movement due to expansion and contraction.
The Aspen Art Museum designed by Shigeru Ban features a lattice of natural timber panels that acts as a thermal envelope, regulating temperature and light inside. After 10 years of extreme weather, Parklex Prodema timber has proven its durability without the need for maintenance, retaining its original aesthetics.
The Harry Parker Center revitalizes a neglected stretch of the Charles River in Boston with a sustainable design that earned it the Harleston Parker Medal. The project includes two buildings, with the main one clad in Parklex Prodema timber panels that adapt to a shutter system to reduce energy consumption, combining functionality and aesthetics.
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Parklex Prodema panels feature a surface layer with natural timber as opposed to printed paper, bringing a high-quality feel to facades and interiors.
