Wood Construction

Technical articles, guides, and examples of natural wood installation in modern architecture and construction.

**Foster + Partners selects natural wood paneling for bathrooms at 50 Hudson Yards, New York**
Designed by Foster + Partners, 50 Hudson Yards stands as New York’s fourth-largest commercial building, covering an area of 2,899,000 square feet. The building features 58 bathrooms, each equipped with waterproof wood paneling sourced from Parklex Prodema, chosen in collaboration with the studio. These panels not only provide moisture and fire resistance but also play a significant role in the building’s attainment of LEED Gold certification.

**In-situ curved wooden soffit at the University of Texas Moody Center Arena**
Gensler’s design for the Moody Center at the University of Texas revitalizes the stadium, positioning it as the central hub of the campus. The wooden canopy, featuring Parklex Prodema soffit, establishes a warm and adaptable environment, accommodating a range of events while reducing direct sunlight in the lobbies. This thoughtful integration of indoor and outdoor areas enriches the user experience, creating a fluid connection between the structure and its surroundings.

**Faceted acoustic wooden soffit at St. Mary’s Calne School**
Woods Bagot’s project for the St. Mary’s Calne School library, finished in 2020, transforms the space into both an academic and social hub. The angular soffit, designed to resemble tree branches, is constructed using custom Parklex Prodema panels made from Okume wood. This design feature fosters a warm and inviting atmosphere, elevating the library’s significance as a central meeting place for the school community.

**Concealed installation of slatted cladding at Aldapeta María School**
Aldapeta María Ikastetxea School utilizes geothermal energy and natural light to create efficient environments. The Parklex Prodema wood panels, installed vertically with concealed fixings, provide a contrast to the concrete, enhancing the warmth and natural beauty of the wood.

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Panels with natural timber

Parklex Prodema panels feature a surface layer with natural timber as opposed to printed paper, bringing a high-quality feel to facades and interiors.

Natural wood panels for exterior facades that are maintenance-free and highly resistant to extreme atmospheric agents.

Timber Cladding for Facades

Natural timber panels for outdoor facades that are maintenance-free and highly resistant to extreme atmospheric agents.

Wood siding with a closed-joint system that allows for easy installation of wood boards of different widths.

Timber Siding for Facades

Timber siding with a closed-joint system that allows for easy installation of wood boards of different widths.

Natural wood panels for covered hotizontal features. Thanks to its properties, it can be installed in both interior and exterior ceilings, allowing for visual continuity.

Timber Soffit

Natural timber panels for covered horizontal features. Thanks to its properties, it can be installed both indoors and outdoors, allowing for visual continuity.

Maintenance-free wood floorboards recommended for high-traffic zones. The damp-resistant surface treatment allows installation in areas coming into frequent contact with water.

Engineered Timber Flooring

Maintenance-free timber floorboards recommended for high-traffic zones. The water-resistant surface treatment allows installation in areas coming into frequent contact with water.

Wooden panels with excellent damp and fire resistance designed for high-traffic areas and maintenance-free walls and ceilings.

Interior Timber Panelling

Timber panels with high damp and fire resistance designed for high-traffic areas and maintenance-free walls and ceilings.