Henning Larsen has revealed designs for a new mass timber logistics center project in Lelystad on Flevopolder Island, the Netherlands. The project includes a restaurant with roof garden and terrace for employees and boasts several sustainable credentials, including the retention of 40% of the... View full entry

A 164-foot-tall timber tower designed by France and Australia-based firm Moreau Kusunoki has officially completed construction. The project features 77 housing units, serveing as a new residential center in the southeastern end of Paris.  The tower is distinct through its grid façade... View full entry

Following last week’s visit to Los Angeles-based Office Of:, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Portland, Maine this week to explore the work of Woodhull. Founded in 2003, the firm prioritizes “durability, honesty, and thoughtful use of materials” across its residential and... View full entry

MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects has completed an oceanside home on Nova Scotia’s South Shore described as “a prototype for modest living.” The Chester House measures 1,350 square feet and was designed to be “culturally and economically appropriate to its setting.” Image credit: James... View full entry

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced the launch of the New York City Mass Timber Studio in an effort to join industry leaders who are elsewhere raising the bar for the use of sustainable materials in the built environment. The Studio is operated with support... View full entry

Estonian studio Arsenit has completed an elevated timber retreat nestled in the trees close to the country’s largest waterfall. Named ‘Piil’ after the Estonian word ‘pilluma’ which means ‘peeking/looking,’ the 30-foot-tall prefabricated treehouse is elevated off the ground to... View full entry

The University of Stuttgart and the University of Freiburg have partnered on the construction of a domed timber pavilion on the University of Freiburg campus which seeks to showcase an “integrative approach to design and construction for sustainable architecture.” The livMatS Biomimetic... View full entry

Bank of America has awarded a $1 million grant towards the development of the National Juneteenth Museum, designed by BIG. The money will contribute to the project’s estimated $70 million price tag. Located in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside neighborhood, the museum will serve as an epicenter... View full entry

As reported by Construction Dive, Canada’s devastating wildfire season, which has been felt across North America through declined air quality, has impacted the largest amount of land ever recorded in a single year. As a result, lumber prices are expected to rise as Canada supplies approximately... View full entry

Construction is underway for the expansion of Portland International Airport. As we reported last year, the ZGF-designed expansion will include a roof formed of 2.5 million feet of timber. New images of the scheme by roof installers Mammoet show components for the timber roof being moved into... View full entry

Plans have been unveiled for the reportedly “world’s largest urban construction project in wood” in the Swedish capital. Named Stockholm Wood City, and designed by Henning Larsen and White Arkitekter, the scheme will extend over 2.7 million square feet across several buildings. Image credit... View full entry

De Zwarte Hond has designed a timber office building for Dutch energy company Alliander. Located on the Noordzeeweg in Amsterdam Westpoort, the new offices are described as circular and flexible, consisting of workshops, warehouses, test facilities, and educational and park buildings.  Image... View full entry

Takeru Shoji Architects has designed a nursery school in Niigata, Japan, that forms a seamless connection between its rooms, the building, and the surrounding area. Called The Center for Early Childhood Education and Care, the school is dedicated to the principles of engaging “naturally with... View full entry

Lina Ghotmeh’s 2023 Serpentine Pavilion design makes its official debut this week in London. For the 22nd contribution to the summer pavilion series, the Lebanese-born and Paris-based architect showcases a design that highlights aspirations towards community gathering in a manner that... View full entry

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Staff Architect - Wastewater Division at Parsons Corp, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an Intermediate Architectural Designer at Seed the North. Seed the North project... View full entry