Timber Design & Technology Middle East - October 2017 by Andy MacGregor

AMATA and Triptyque unveil plans for a 13-storey timber tower built from sustainably harvested Brazilian wood Y pavilion reveals the possibilities of wood in modern construction Paramount by The Office Space: a 300 square meter business card in American cherry Soft Architecture Lab builds wood museum in the heart of a Korean forest DFA proposes a 712-foot-tall observation timber tower for NYC’s Central Park Khalid Shafar’s arish-inspired ‘The Nomad’ travels to Berlin for ‘Portrait of a Nation’ exhibition

*Bostanli Sunset Lounge in thermally-modified ash by Studio Evren BaĹ&#x;bug in Izmir, Turkey

Architects and designers all over the Middle East have embraced American hardwoods for the range of colours, grains and textures they offer, as well as for their consistency in grade, quality and supply and their sustainable credentials.

For more information visit www.americanhardwood.org

AMATA and Triptyque unveil plans for a 13-storey timber tower built from sustainably harvested Brazilian woodz Y pavilion reveals the possibilities of wood in modern construction Paramount by The Office Space: a 300 square meter business card in American cherry Soft Architecture Lab builds wood museum in the heart of a Korean forest DFA proposes a 712-foot-tall observation timber tower for NYC’s Central Park Khalid Shafar’s arish-inspired ‘The Nomad’ travels to Berlin for ‘Portrait of a Nation’ exhibition

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EDITOR’S NOTE Frequently called the capital of steel and concrete, the city of São Paulo is soon to become home to a mixed-use building made entirely of Brazilian wood, 100% certified both in its origin and trajectory. The initiative is being spearheaded by AMATA, a Brazilian forest management company and is being designed by French-Brazilian architectural studio Triptyque. With the extensive plant life and eco-friendly wood, the Triptyque and AMATA high rise will contribute to a cleaner environment and allow for the people of São Paulo to live in tune with a new environmental understanding. We start things off by looking at this tower, which will help Brazil reach its Paris Climate Accord goals of reducing carbon in its cities. According to the architects, the building brings innovative solutions and that is not only because of the material, wood, but also because of its design, reduced construction time, durability and architectural possibilities. Over in South Korea, Soft Architecture Lab has built a wood museum in the heart of the Korean forest, which incorporates wood into its architecture in ways that provide visitors with a multi-sensory experience of the material and where it comes from. Mokyeonri, located in Incheon Grand Park, is the prize-winning proposal from the competition for the design of the Wood Museum organized by Incheon Metropolitan City and supported by Korea Forest Service. Unlike existing wood museums, this project focuses on what architectural intervention enables people to experience wood not through a typical exhibit. Accordingly, the architecture itself has become an exhibit for wood experience where one can diversely sense wood through seeing, smelling, hearing, touching with architectural ambiance temporally and spatially harmonizing with the outside forest. In his article for this issue, Richard Wallace, Vice President, Communications, Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA), builds a case for pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine and its suitability for marine applications. Marine designers, contractors and specifiers have all reported their preference for treated wood because it is readily available, repairable, and extremely durable. When it comes to floating docks and piers, wood decks are lighter than concrete, requiring less flotation. Environmentally conscious marine engineers also point to the fact that wood is renewable and requires much less energy to produce than steel, aluminum, or concrete. To assure long-lasting service in often harsh marine environments, pressure treatment with preservatives is the most effective method of protecting the wood. With its unique cellular structure, Southern Pine is the most treatable of all North American softwood species. This issue also features the first look at DFA’s proposed 712-foot-tall observation timber tower for NYC’s Central Park. In response to the growing demand for a public bird’s eye views in the world’s tallest cities and an increasing need for innovative environmental cleanup strategies, DFA has revealed the design of a temporary prefabricated structure that doubles as a sustainable filtration system to transform the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir into a non-toxic useable freshwater pond and an observation tower offering unprecedented views of the city to all. Utilizing highly advanced Glulam technology, the 712-foot structure can be manufactured offsite and constructed in less than six months, and is designed to cast minimum shadow on the park and nearby buildings. Significantly, a vertical axis wind turbine offers the necessary power for filtering the water and moving people without drawing from the grid. As always, I would like to encourage you to log on to the website - www.timberdesignandtechnology.com - for the latest updates and please get in touch if you have any suggestions for subjects we should consider covering. In closing, I would like to thank our advertisers, our partners and our readers.

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CONTENTS

06 News

42 TECHNOLOGY

The latest industry news from within the region and around the world

SCM’s ‘CNC Timber-Evolution Days’ declared a resounding success

12 SUSTAINABILITY

46 WOOD WORKS

AMATA and Triptyque unveil plans for a 13-storey timber tower built from sustainably harvested Brazilian wood

Khalid Shafar’s arishinspired ‘The Nomad’ travels to Berlin for ‘Portrait of a Nation’ exhibition

16 ANALYSIS

50 SHOWTIME

Y pavilion reveals the possibilities of wood in modern construction

A preview of the top industry exhibitions coming up this season

38 TALL TIMBER

54 SHOWTIME INTERVIEW

DFA proposes a 712-foot-tall observation timber tower for NYC’s Central Park

DESIGN AND DECOR

Cairo WoodShow: breaking new ground

COMMENT

20 PARAMOUNT

26 MOKYEONRI

30 American Softwoods

34 MTC

Paramount by The Office Space: a 300 square meter business card in American cherry

Soft Architecture Lab builds wood museum in the heart of a Korean forest

Wood works in the marine environment

Malaysian Meranti: the versatile tropical hardwood

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CIFM / INTERZUM GUANGZHOU 2018 LAUNCHES NEW FURNITURE CUSTOMIZATION ZONE TO MEET INCREASING DEMAND

Asia’s largest and most comprehensive woodworking machinery, furniture materials and interior decor trade fair will be staged once again from March 28 - 31, 2018 at the China Import and Export Fair (Pazhou Complex) in Guangzhou with an additional feature zone in response to shifting trends from mass produced standard furniture. CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2018 announced the debut of a customization zone as younger homeowners - led by the post-80s and 90s groups - are increasingly seeking unique designs and favor custom furniture in a bid to increase utilization rate of their homes amid rocketing property prices in first and second-tier Chinese cities.

This industry segment is expected to continue to grow at an annual rate of 18 percent or more. By 2020, the market value is estimated to reach 160.6 billion yuan. The flexible production cycle of customized furniture also means manufacturing in small batches, a shorter delivery cycle, reduced costs and improved productivity. Recognizing this growth potential, the feature zone aims to serve as a comprehensive reflection of the challenges and opportunities brought about by customization trends in the furniture industry, and provide a one-stop shop for buyers by bringing together high-quality hardware components, wood panels, counter tops and machinery suppliers for furniture production.

Middle Eastern design and Islamic influence at Dubai Design Week 2017 From traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship to Islamic inspired architecture and design, this year’s Dubai Design Week hosts a wide selection of Middle Eastern and Islamic focused projects and events across the city for visitors to enjoy. For starters, the popular Abwab pavilion returns this year, showcasing 46 works from designers and creatives from across the MENASA region. From furniture and product design, to textiles and graphic design, the pavilion is a celebration of the burgeoning creative communities in the region.

Visitors can head to Albastakiya, for a full programme of talks, workshops, film screenings and walks as well as an exhibition organized by the Alserkal Cultural Foundation. Concrete, Alserkal presents While We Wait, the meditative, immersive installation designed by Palestinian architects and designers Elias and Yousef Anastas. While We Wait is comprised of pieces of stone quarried in various regions of Palestine, which fit together to form a large, lattice-like, self-supporting structure. Produced in Palestine, elements of the process use traditional techniques from the region.

For exhibitions, Iconic City returns to Dubai Design Week, this year shining a light on the North African city, Casablanca. The exhibition, titled ‘Loading…Casa’ is curated by Salma Lahlou, and will showcase new works from a sound artist, graphic designer, photographer and interior architect to portray the city she lives and breathes: Casablanca. Once Upon Design exhibition, curated by Noor Aldabbagh showcases works by architects, product designers and graphic designers experimenting with elements of heritage from the Arabian Peninsula. The works focus on customs and oral traditions inherited through generations that are implicitly linked to spaces.

Many projects and pieces on display are also inspired by the regions culture and Islamic traditions. Designer Fadi Sarieddine joins forces with Nadine Kanso for a special collection to mark the third edition of Dubai Design Week. The Khawatir collection brings together their creative worlds as Sarieddine applies the calligraphy designs of Kanso to a collection of mirrors and seating. Furthermore Design Tech Services will be launching the book ‘Sacred Light’.The book explores how natural and artificial light have played a big role throughout the history of sacred Islamic Architecture.

WORLD’S TALLEST WOODEN OFFICE TOWER PLANNED FOR WELLINGTON There is great excitement across the engineering and forestry sectors as Sir Bob Jones announced plans to erect the world’s tallest wooden office building in central Wellington. Jones plans to demolish the Leader's Building on Featherston St, to make way for a new 12-storey office block. Standing 52 meters tall, it is due to be completed in 2018.

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The building will be made from laminated timber columns and beams, which perform better in an earthquake than steel or reinforced concrete, as the materials are less likely to buckle. The timber can also withstand extreme heat. At worst, the wood will char on its outer surface if a fire breaks out in the building. While the Wellington building is designed to be world-leading in terms of height, Jones does not think the status will last long, given the global interest for the wooden construction. Australian company Lendlease has already begun work on what it says will be the world's tallest office tower in Brisbane. In addition, a new 12-storey office building has been announced in Portland, Oregon, as America's tallest wooden office building. Jones said his new building would trump both, being 12 meters higher than the Brisbane building, and six meters higher than the Oregon one. There are taller existing buildings in Vancouver, Norway, London and Vienna, which had been built using laminated timber, however they were all residential buildings, hotels, or hospitals, with the office developer sector having been slow on the uptake, Jones said. “Sir Bob is at the leading edge of new technology and why we are really excited about it is he’s leading the field in getting more engineers and designers into this whole sphere,” added Jon Tanner, Chief Executive, Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association.

AMSO UPBEAT ON GROWING DEMAND FOR AMERICAN SOFTWOODS IN INDIAN MARKET American Softwoods (AMSO), the promotional partnership formed by three major U.S. softwood trade associations, participated at the third edition of MumbaiWood, which ran from October 12 - 14, 2017 at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Center in Mumbai, India. Representatives from AMSO as well as members including Coast Clear Wood, West Fraser, CLC Hardwoods and Jazz Forest Products were on hand to talk about the wide variety and availability of American softwoods. AMSO’s participation at the fair is part of its ongoing campaign to increase awareness on the key benefits and advantages to be gained from using American softwoods across India in construction, interior fit-out projects and in furniture design and manufacturing. “According to WoodStat, total imports of softwood lumber to India reached 252,000 cubic meters for the first six months of last year. Further, amongst India’s main trading partners in North America and Europe, Germany was the dominant market player, with a share equal to almost 70 percent. Despite total imports of softwood lumber remaining at levels similar to the previous year, the long-term potential for American softwood exports to India are very positive. Traditionally a tropical hardwood market, log export restrictions in Myanmar, Malaysia, and other tropical countries have meant that Indian manufacturers have been forced to look for alternate wood supply sources. As a result, we have seen a transition from imported tropical hardwoods to softwoods, and from logs to lumber,” said Charles Trevor, Consultant to American Softwoods. A study by the World Bank showed that India’s organized furniture industry is expected to grow at 20 percent per annum over the next few

years and is projected to cross USD 32 billion by 2019. The online home décor market in India is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.42 percent in revenue from 2014 - 2019 whilst the luxury furniture market is expected to garner USD 27.01 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.1 percent during the forecast period 2015-2020. Foreign domestic investment in the Indian real estate sector and the government’s Housing-for-All by 2022 initiative and the development of 100 smart cities to accommodate India’s growing urban population are also some of the growth drivers for revival of the real estate and construction sector. All of these are positive signs for the future of American softwoods in India.

HOLZ-HER LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEXTEC CNC SERIES

Key features include the free selection of connection technology; over 300 carcass furniture models ready for production in the 3D CabinetControl database - fully customizable; everything with one clamping operation including the unique NEXTEC- Clamex package for P-system pockets on the surface and on the edge; and DirectCut for laser-supported, high speed cutting, which turns remnants into valuable furniture components. The machine ensures 100% value creation in the workshop with users being able to produce a complete cabinet wall in less than 30 minutes. All users have to do is select the desired piece of furniture with a mouse click - NEXTEC then takes care of everything else. NEXTEC offers different alternatives for CAD processing. In addition to the starter version, CabinetSelect, a professional version, CabinetControl Pro, is also available. With CabinetSelect,

users are offered a selection of pre-designed cabinets; variation in dimensions, quantities, materials and fittings; and compatibility with CabinetControl Pro. The advantages of CabinetControl Pro include free configuration of cabinets; carcass design; and free definition of materials and fittings. With WAREHOUSE from HOLZHER in combination with the NEXTEC, it is possible to actively control the entire parts inventory to be transferred to production on a NEXTEC. This allows users to select predefined interfaces, such as CabinetSelect or CabinetControl, to import and then manage parts. WAREHOUSE from HOLZ-HER is an important module for state-ofthe-art furniture production according to WEINIG W4.0. The next automatic part generation step provides the prerequisites for production. CNC programs are created fully automatically in the background, integrated into the parts list and nested by BetterNest in optimized cutting plans. Further, with DIRECT-CUT as part of the NEXTEC system developed by HOLZ-HER, it is possible to operate the NEXTEC 7505/07 as well as a formatting saw, however with the convenience of a HOLZ-HER CNC machining center. By offering one click production, the machine allows users to function as an intelligent workshop. Intelligent workshops give small craft shops as well as industrial production maximum flexibility for the future. Small lot sizes, changing trends and new types of material require maximum adaptability in production. That is why communication and flow of information are the most important, core competencies for economic success.

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The new NEXTEC CNC series from HOLZ-HER revolutionizes the way joineries work and makes them fit for the challenges of the future. The machine is a unique, complete solution for state-ofthe-art furniture presentation, efficient production and profitable sales. NEXTEC machining centers have an extremely stable, gantry-type machine design, which makes furniture production more efficient and simpler. Precision components for the drive and control technology guarantee maximum dynamics and perfect work. NEXTEC is also available with automation components for even high production performance.

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EXPORTS OF U.S. HARDWOOD LUMBER AND VENEER TO THE MENA REGION REACH USD 51.65 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF 2017

Total exports of U.S. hardwood lumber and veneer to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region reached USD 51.65 million for the first half of 2017, according to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry. The statistics, which have been compiled from the latest data released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), reveal that the total volume of hardwood lumber shipped from the United States to the region increased by 28 percent to 51,394 cubic meters and by 29 percent in value to USD 41.25 million during the January to June period of this year. At the same time, direct exports of American hardwood veneers to the MENA region fell by 23 percent in value to USD 10.40 million. Among the major destinations for U.S. hardwood lumber in the region, significant rises in shipments were seen to the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. However, large increases were also seen in exports to Jordan and Lebanon. Of these, by far the most substantial increase was seen in shipments to the UAE, which rose by 179 percent during the period to a volume of 14,488 cubic meters and by 180 percent to USD 12.13 million. This dramatic increase is partially due to restocking after very low levels of purchasing during the second half of 2016, but it is also due to new construction project cycles, many of which are now entering the interior fit-out stage. To Pakistan, shipments of American hardwood lumber rose by 19 percent in volume and by 17 percent in value during the January to June period of this year, reaching 9,153 cubic meters and USD 7.09 million respectively. The volume shipped was almost completely accounted for by ash. Among the other major MENA markets for U.S. hardwoods, exports to

both Egypt and Turkey were down duringtheJanuary to June period of this year. Exports to Egypt, which saw significant growth during the past two years, fell by 27 percent in volume and by 26 percent in value during the first half of this year, to 4,166 cubic meters and USD 3.23 million respectively. The majority of this decrease was accounted for by lower shipments of red oak, while exports of white oak to the market actually picked up marginally. Turkey’s imports of U.S. hardwood lumber fell by 12 percent in volume to 4,880 cubic meters and by 6 percent in value to USD 4.17 million. However, this was entirely due to a reduction in imports of species other than ash, which are destined for general use in the market and not for thermal-modification. Turkey’s economy has slowed considerably during the past couple of years and construction activity is far lower than before. However, for the producers of TMT (thermally-modified timber) in Turkey, the local market is less important and imports of American ash for this process actually nearly doubled during the first half of this year. “While 2016 was a slow year for exports of American hardwood lumber and veneer to the MENA region (this includes Pakistan), 2017 has, so far, proven to be very positive. In fact, the total volume of hardwood lumber shipped from the United States to the region in the first half of this year is already equal to more than two thirds of the total shipped during the whole of 2016. In terms of species, red oak, walnut, ash and white oak continue to dominate the share of exports to the region. However, it is encouraging to see higher volumes of tulipwood, maple and cherry being exported across different markets,” concluded Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, South Asia and Oceania.

NEW WOOD TECHNOLOGY, MATERIALS AND SCIENCE ENHANCE SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE

At a time when engineers, designers and builders must find solutions for a resource constrained environment, new wood technology, materials and science are accelerating efforts to enhance safety and structural performance. Currently, international building codes requires all building systems, regardless of materials used, to perform to the same level of health and safety standards. These codes have long recognized wood’s performance capabilities and allow its use in a wide range of low- to mid-rise residential and non-residential building types. Moreover, wood often surpasses steel and concrete in terms of strength, durability, fire safety, seismic performance and sustainability – among other qualities. Wood is one of the oldest building materials known to mankind. Extensive research and documented experience have led to several proven strategies for ensuring wood buildings reach their full potential for longevity. Next-generation wood products, also known as mass timber, offer exceptional stability and strength, and have made wood a viable choice to steel or concrete in many building applications. Products such as nail-laminated timber (NLT), crosslaminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (glulam) are also enabling increased dimensional stability, strength and design versatility to enhance project detailing. “There are countless examples of timber structures around the world that are several hundreds of years old,” said Eric McDonnell, associate at KPFF Consulting Engineers. “Here in the U.S. there are old heavy timber buildings, 100+ years old that are being rehabilitated for creative uses. If protected and maintained properly, there is no reason mass timber buildings can’t exhibit this same level of longevity and durability.” When proper fire protection systems are in place, fire can be effectively controlled in wood buildings. Design and engineering analysis, along with supporting industry research, shows that wood not only meets stringent fire safety requirements but often exceeds them. Mass timber, in particular, enables inherent fire resistance through its natural charring process. Steel conducts heat and loses strength even in lower-temperature fires. Additionally, new wood buildings conceal the steel bolts holding their beams together within the wood to form a protective layer over the steel.

“Fire engineering strategies must provide the code-required level of safety at each stage of the design process, from building construction to occupancy,” said Robert Gerard, senior fire engineer at Katerra. “Through meticulous design and implementation – as well as peer-to-peer education among industry professionals – we’re working to demonstrate mass timber’s exceptional fire safety performance.” Earthquakes cannot be prevented, but sound design and construction based on research, testing and compliance with building code requirements can minimize their effects. In North America, where wood-frame construction is common, wood’s seismic advantages are often attributed to its light weight, redundant load paths, ductile connections and detailing. “Seismic forces are proportional to a structure’s weight, and wood is substantially lighter than steel or concrete,” said Benton Johnson, associate at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. “These lighter wood buildings mean smaller foundation loads and a better performing structure in a seismic event.” As the global population continues rising, so does the demand on building materials and the need for sustainable, affordable housing in sprawling urban areas. With mounting pressure to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment, building designers and developers are increasingly looking to balance functionality and cost objectives with reduced environmental impact. Wood delivers more economically and environmentally and can help achieve that balance. Moreover, wood is the only building material with thirdparty certification programs in place to verify that products originate from a sustainably managed and renewable resource. “It’s important to make advancements in wood buildings because we need more sustainable building materials – and more building systems that can build density in our cities in a sustainable fashion,” said Joe Mayo, architect at Mahlum. With the right design techniques and resources, the possibilities of wood are virtually unlimited, delivering buildings that will perform well for owners, occupants and the environment - for centuries.

AMATA and Triptyque unveil plans for a 13-storey timber tower built from sustainably harvested Brazilian wood

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Tower to help Brazil reach its Paris Climate Accord goals of reducing carbon in its cities

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Frequently called the capital of steel and concrete, the city of São Paulo is soon to become home to a mixed-use building made entirely of Brazilian wood, 100% certified both in its origin and trajectory. The initiative is being spearheaded by AMATA, a Brazilian forest management company and is being designed by French-Brazilian architectural studio Triptyque. With the extensive plant life and ecofriendly wood, the Triptyque and AMATA high rise will contribute to a cleaner environment and allow for the people of São Paulo to live in tune with a new environmental understanding. According to the architects, the building brings innovative solutions and that is not only because of the material, wood, but also because of its design, reduced construction time, durability and architectural possibilities. Located on a 1,025 sqm site in the Vila Madalena

São Paulo is soon to become home to a mixed-use building made entirely of Brazilian wood, 100% certified both in its origin and trajectory neighborhood in São Paulo, the 13-storey building will contain a total of 4,700 sqm meters of space dedicated to co-working, co-living, and a restaurant and include both common and private spaces interacting with the city where one can live in tune with a new environmental consciousness. “Wooden framed buildings are an efficient solution and may serve as a boost toward a change in the environmental consciousness of our societies because, as we replace non-renewable resources with natural raw materials, we also help create a cleaner chain of production and we add value to certified forests. This can lower the pressure for deforestation,” said Dario Guarita Neto, Cofounder and CEO at AMATA.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Brazil is the 11th worst country in the world in terms of carbon emissions produced. Although that places them behind such countries as the United States, Iran, Russia, and Germany, Brazil still emits roughly 2.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per person. Yet, with the Paris Agreement that was signed in 2016, Brazil became one of the first major developing countries to sign on to a global emissions reduction target between 36 and 39 percent in 2020. And at least some of that goal will manifest itself in the form of new and ecofriendly architecture. Given that 1 cubic meter of reforested wood absorbs 1 metric ton of atmospheric CO² from

the environment, the structure will go a long way in helping the country meet its proposed goals of the 2016 Paris Agreement, which included the promise to replant 12 million hectares of forest and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent by 2030. Building with wood is a solution to help solve the long-lasting problem of the construction industry, which is responsible for almost half of the world’s carbon emissions. The building won't only help the environment. With verdant flowers and plants spilling over the sides of balconies throughout the exterior, the building will have an aesthetic similar to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Overall, Triptyque’s ambitious new project will bring the Amazon to the urban jungle of São Paulo with a plant-filled high rise project that will stand as an example of a new sustainable construction paradigm with

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All in all, the wooden building represents the seed to a new inexhaustible construction paradigm, both in Brazil and across the globe

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global implications. The building’s format encourages plant growth and will hopefully allow for a natural ecosystem to develop around the space. Not only do the plants cover the building, making it stand out from the other urban high rises around it, but they essentially help in bringing nature back to a bustling city. The floors provide access to the terraces, which support trees, shrubs, flowers and even greenhouses, some of which will be used for vegetable growing. The structure of the building will be built using cross-laminated timber (CLT), a high-tech product made of multiple layers of timber laid down in two different directions. Once laminated together, they become panels that can be used to build the structure of

high rising buildings, given that the material harnesses all the wood’s structural properties. Interestingly, the forests that AMATA manages grow by an amount equivalent to a 10-storey high CLT building every 40 hours. The building is the naturalization of architecture put to practice, offering a total sensorial experience, the metaphor to an urban habitable forest, the visible and the invisible wood, the use of vegetation as well as the landscape. With its stepped silhouette, it will blend in perfectly with Vila Madalena’s uneven topography, creating an architecturally interesting point for visitation. All in all, the wooden building represents the seed to a new inexhaustible construction paradigm, both in Brazil and across the globe.

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Y pavilion reveals the possibilities of wood in modern construction

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Installation built using horizontal prefabricated CLT-elements interlocked by 568 timber wedges

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An international team of architects and fine carpenters in collaboration with the Finnish National Museum brought modern architecture into the Seurasaari open air museum in Helsinki, Finland, for the summer of 2017. The Y pavilion was erected in the historical Niemelä Tenant Farm courtyard and remained there until September 15, 2017. According to the architects, the Y pavilion is an equation of temporality, time and the provocative use of wood in the museum milieu. The Niemelä Tenant Farm is an example of traditional Finnish vernacular architecture consisting of 13 buildings, brought to the museum island in 1909 from central Finland. The temporary piece formed a new social courtyard at the entrance, as an addition to the existing courtyards for animals and humans. The installation aimed to encourage

visitors to stay longer in the Niemelä by altering the familiar and permanent museum environment. It also provided a hypnotic meditation spot from where to reflect on the changing state of time. Created by an international team of architects including &' (Emmi Keskisarja & Janne Teräsvirta & Company Architects) amongst others, the installation measured in at almost 11 meters in length and aimed to reveal the possibilities of wood in modern construction. The funnel-shaped pavilion combined digital fabrication with handcraft also encouraged cross-border collaboration between architects and carpenters, in addition to combining traditional working methods of fine carpenters with digital design and production. The piece is a tube of wooden planks that narrows into a finite

point as visitors clamber from front to back. Built with horizontal prefabricated CLT-elements interlocked by 568 timber wedges, the Y pavilion is itself like a large wooden tube made of CLT. Once inside, the visitors can play around it, adopting different positions thanks to its modular construction. According to the architects, tradition is born out of continuation and the sharing of knowledge and skills - the conjunction of new and old. As Y is the mathematical symbol for the unknown, the installation Y points to the future and the possible outcomes of Nordic built heritage. There's a mathematical basis driving the project’s design - Y is a symbol of the unknown in algebra. Just as the project folds onto itself as a reference to time’s role as the variable that will shape how Finnish traditions are remembered and reframed as the years pass.

Project Name Y Pavilion

Project Team

&' [Emmi Keskisarja & Janne Teräsvirta & Company Architects], Tommi Alatalo, Antrei Hartikainen, Kaleidoscope Nordic AS, Irmelin Rose Fisch Vågen

Completion date 2017

Location

Helsinki, Finland

Architect

Emmi Keskisarja, Janne Teräsvirta, Tommi Alatalo, Antrei Hartikainen

Photography SWANG

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Paramount by The Office Space: a 300 square meter business card in American cherry Woods Bagot and Elan Construct create a co-working experience that seamlessly combines function, aesthetics and luxury

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Australia has more co-working space per capita than any other country in the world. It is apt therefore that it should also be home to one of the most sophisticated shared office spaces in the world. Located within the iconic Paramount House in the heart of Sydney’s Surry Hills, Woods Bagot and Elan Construct have created a co-working experience that seamlessly combines function, aesthetics and luxury. Paramount by The Office Space comprises 22 private office suites, a meeting and boardroom, kitchen area and a stunning purpose built brass bar. Mid-century design pieces from Walter Knoll and Molteni&C and custom furniture unite with the technological requirements of contemporary business. The outcome is a sense of luxury, comfort and sophisticated hospitality within a modern office setting. The heritage building set a geometry for the design of the interiors. However, it was a recognition and celebration of the original fabric of the distinctively curved Art Deco element of the Paramount building that led to a skilfully executed, elegant design outcome.

The building’s signature form is echoed in the softly-curved handmade timber office suites that wrap around the contour of the floor plate Natural materials including limestone, leather and marble combine with burnished brass fixtures to contribute to the highend glamour which emanates from the extensive use of American black cherry solids and veneers throughout the space. “The building’s signature form is echoed in the softly-curved handmade timber office suites that wrap around the contour of the floor plate. An intricate three-dimensional feature ceiling of timber and brass links the individual elements within the office, creating a compelling aspect both within and from the street,” said Domenic Alvaro, Principal at Woods Bagot.

Luxurious American Black Cherry

The softly curved offices suites are formed from American black cherry. Todd Hammond, Woods Bagot Head of Interiors says the intention was to create a space “seemingly milled from timber to reconstruct a ‘yesteryear’

aesthetic in contemporary presentation”. Hammond confesses a “love affair” with American cherry, a species that he says offers an alternative to the ubiquitous trend in Australia for blond timbers, yet without the formality of darker walnut. “I think cherry sits somewhere in between; not only in tone but also with its level of professionalism, which can be used in a casual way”. Indeed, whilst walnut was considered for its sense of luxury, it was felt the darker hue would enclose the smaller offices and American cherry offered the golden, honey tone that complemented the Queensland maple timber that graces the entrance to the space. Inspired by the use of American cherry by Japanese artisans and mid-century architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Hammond says that the timber “has a life about it - it’s a timber that evolves, goes through phases whereby it starts off fresh and

almost youthful, then it starts to age the longer you have it. It also has a nice figurative grain and tones that transition from pale pinks and creams through to deep golden honey hues”. The luxuriousness that results from the natural darkening with age of the timber led the Woods Bagot team to leave the timber without a UV coating.

Creator, Client and Perfectionist

Paramount by The Office Space is owned by Director of Elan Construct, Boris Tosic. Well known amongst Sydney’s architectural and design elite, the Woods Bagot team and Tosic had the advantage of an existing mutual respect and aligned vision for the project. “Elan Construct is flexible and can adapt and interpret architectural sketches, which means they can build from very simple design intent drawings,” says Hammond. The Woods Bagot team talk of the “exceptional creativity; engaging outcomes and functional solutions” that Tosic was able to bring to the project. For Tosic, as both owner of the development and the contractor, this was a deeply personal project

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and one on which he looked to test his abilities and those of his team. “I am obsessive about detail and set no limits in making something as beautiful as I can,” he says of his work. His pursuit of perfection is evident throughout the space. Elan has a reputation for innovative approaches used in conjunction with artisanal joinery techniques. A combination of contemporary CNC technology and bespoke joinery and shipbuilding techniques, in addition to a hand finish, delivered the high-end detail, which would not have been possible had only one technique been employed.

The build included 600 square meters of hand-glued American cherry veneers, mismatched and rotated. The quality of finish and attention to detail is pervasive. Even the interior carcasses of the kitchen cupboards feature cherry and brass detailing. Unlike most projects of this nature which progress from the ceiling down, Tosic decided to approach the build as a joinery exercise, which meant resolving the design and creating most of the structures in the Elan workshop itself. “We levelled the floor and then staged out the site to the millimeter with timber stencils and different elevations to reveal where the suites would sit. The curved suites were then constructed entirely by hand in our workshop before being transported and set in place. It is essentially a giant 3D puzzle that

clips onto itself.” Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, South Asia and Oceania, said: “We are truly delighted when we see American hardwoods being chosen for world class designs such as this. It is particularly exciting when architects and clients are aligned in their passion to push beyond conventional choices and achieve such stunning results. American cherry is steadily becoming more popular around the world and projects such as Paramount by The Office Space are definitely leading the way in its resurgence.” Tosic and Woods Bagot say they are deeply satisfied with the result. Paramount is a demonstration of what can be achieved when the vision of the design team aligns with the passion and perfectionism of the creator, and in this case the owner. For Tosic, Paramount is a very powerful business card indeed.

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The doors to the office suites were created with a mortise and tenon technique, used for centuries to achieve a strong but seamless finish. The 45mm thick timber has been hand cut, sanded and oiled and glass inlays

optimize the flow of natural light into the workspaces.

Project Name

Paramount by

Client

The Office Space

Completion date June 2015

Location

Sydney, Australia

Architect

Woods Bagot

Builder and joiner: Elan Construct

Photography Trevor Mein

Soft Architecture Lab builds wood museum in the heart of a Korean forest

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Museum incorporates wood into its architecture in ways that provide visitors with a multi-sensory experience of the material and where it comes from

Mokyeonri, located in Incheon Grand Park, is the prize-winning proposal from the competition for the design of the Wood Museum organized by Incheon Metropolitan City and supported by Korea Forest Service. The project name - Mokyeonri means a harmony between trees from different roots, which identifies architecture of a series of spatial experience sensing diverse attributes of wood. Seoul architecture studio Soft Architecture Lab designed Mokyeonri for a site within the Incheon Grand Park, where the Korea Forest Service operates a large arboretum. Soft Architecture Lab's proposal won a competition organized by the city and the forestry service for a building that provides facilities for the large number of visitors who come to explore the

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This project focuses on what architectural intervention enables people to experience wood not through a typical exhibit arboretum's diverse plants and trees. According to the architects, the existing wood museum projects by the Korea Forest Service have been designed as typical models that portray the conventional interpretation for wood (i.e. they are made using wood and aim to showcase basic information on wood). As a result, they are unable to attract people and, more importantly, they are not that helpful in promoting the culture of wood. Unlike existing wood museums, this project focuses on what architectural intervention enables people to experience

wood not through a typical exhibit. Accordingly, the architecture itself has become an exhibit for wood experience where one can diversely sense wood through seeing, smelling, hearing, touching with architectural ambiance temporally and spatially harmonizing with the outside forest. In its response to the competition brief, the studio sought to move away from the more typical timber museum buildings used to house exhibitions about wood at the organization’s other sites. Instead, the museum incorporates wood into its architecture in ways that provide

visitors with a multi-sensory experience of the material and where it comes from. The building features a striking, angular form, with a pointed corner facing the adjacent car park extending over an entrance incorporated into a glazed surface on the ground floor. Large cylindrical pillars provide support for a pair of concrete slabs that form the floor and roof of the upper level. Filling the void between these two spaces at the corner of the building is an interactive wooden screen. The wooden screen is made up of six-sided "leaves" in merbau, which are attached at a single point to metal frames. Arranged in pairs and fixed together at one end by springs, the wooden panels close up slightly when

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the wind blows before returning to their original position. According to the architects, the effect of this subtle movement combined with the shadows cast when the sun shines is evocative of the dappled light in a forest. A similar wooden screen is positioned around the edge of a deck on the opposite side of the upper floor This screen, which can be seen from inside the building's main circulation area, incorporates a pulley system driven by a motor so the distances between the vertical elements can be manually adjusted. Pulling the leaves in together creates broad gaps that increase light levels and views inside, while opening them out produces a more even, permeable surface. This same technique is applied to

a screen that forms a gate, which is set into an angular concrete frame that protrudes from the eastern end of the ground floor. By pulling in the moveable elements of the gate together using the motorized pulleys, a gap is created through which visitors can pass to reach a paved courtyard. A double-height void containing a staircase connecting the two floors is topped with a ceiling featuring Japanese cypress battens that extend downwards in regular rows. The wooden sticks partially conceal utilities integrated into the ceiling and form another surface that appears to alter in appearance as the viewer moves around within the space. The design strategy aimed to create a symbolization of the

arboretum in Incheon Grand Park and the Forest spaces sensing trees. Not only have Soft Architecture Lab broken the mold by avoiding making the building purely from timber, instead they have incorporated wood in a unique way, which enables visitors to have a multi-sensory experience of wood in diverse architectural levels reflecting the variation of forest hour by hour. The architects have described the museum as "the first public project of kinetic architecture in South Korea", and aim to enhance the visitor's perception of the sun and wind through the actions of the moving surfaces. The hope is that this creative and innovative expansion of spatial experience can contribute to a new awareness and culture for wood, and inspire the visitor’s imagination for wood and nature.

Project Name Mokyeonri

Client

Incheon Metropolitan City

Completion date January 2017

Location

Incheon, South Korea

Architect

Soft Architecture Lab

Photography Kyungsub Shin

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Wood works in the marine environment

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Pressure-treated Southern Pine from America continues to be the preferred wood material for a long list of marine applications

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The facts remain clear: wood is one of the most economical and suitable construction materials used in the marine environment. And pressure-treated Southern Pine from America continues to be the preferred wood material for a long list of marine applications. Marine designers, contractors and specifiers report their preference for treated wood as a result of it being readily available, repairable, and extremely durable. When it comes to floating docks and piers, wood decks are lighter than concrete, requiring less flotation. Environmentally conscious marine engineers also point to the fact that wood is renewable and requires much less energy to produce than steel, aluminum, or concrete. To assure long-lasting service in often harsh marine environments, pressure treatment with preservatives is the most effective method of protecting the wood. With its unique cellular structure, Southern Pine is the most treatable of all North American softwood species. Today, marine builders are noticing a new collection of wood preservatives entering the marketplace. Sold under a

With its unique cellular structure, Southern Pine is the most treatable of all North American softwood species variety of trade names the new preservatives are formulations of Amine Copper Quat, or ACQ, and Copper Azole. These copper-based preservatives are considered more environmentally friendly. Throughout America, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated their use in residential backyard structures, replacing materials protected with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA), the longtime champion performer of treated wood. But when it comes to the marine environment, CCAtreated Southern Pine remains the preferred wood material for structural uses (piers, piling and bracing) in brackish and saltwater conditions. Properly installed, CCA-treated Southern Pine rejects destructive marine fungi and borers - the chemical treatment makes the wood an undesirable food source for these organisms. Designers of docks and piers now have options for treated

lumber not in direct contact with brackish or saltwater. Surface decking, steps, railings and other dock and pier components not in direct contact with brackish or saltwater can be treated with ACQ or Copper Azole preservatives. The CCA preservative treatment assures a long service life in demanding marine environments. The latest research confirms that the preservative does not harm marine life. The specification of lumber, timbers and piling will vary according to its end use. Lumber is produced in different grades, as well as different sizes, surfaces and moisture contents. Typically, a lumber grade is assigned to each piece at the mill based on a visual inspection for knots, wane, checks and splits. The resulting grade assigned to a piece is a reflection of relative strength properties rather than of its appearance. Lumber of No.2 grade will suffice for most applications. Higher

grades (No.1 and better) are commonly specified when strength requirements and appearance are important considerations. Occasionally, lumber for marine applications is specified as â&#x20AC;&#x153;denseâ&#x20AC;? (No.1 Dense or No.2 Dense). Dense lumber is stronger than non-dense lumber and may be specified when higher design values are required. Before the materials are specified and delivered to the site, the topic of proper fasteners for treated wood components must be addressed. Metal products in contact with pressure-treated wood must be corrosion-resistant. Beyond the obvious nails, screws and bolts needed, and flashing and connecting hardware (joist hangers, straps, hinges, post anchors) must also be corrosionresistant. Traditionally, the treated wood industry has recommended hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel fasteners and connectors for wood products treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA). Hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel fasteners and connectors continue to be recommended for use with the new generation of wood preservatives (ACQ and

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fasteners and connectors recommended for use with treated wood. Helpful literature about the proper specification and uses of treated Southern Pine materials in marine construction is available from the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). A comprehensive design manual, Marine Construction Guide, includes specification guidelines and construction details for dock, piers, pedestrian

Dense lumber is stronger than non-dense lumber and may be specified when higher design values are required

walkways and light vehicular bridges built in fresh water, brackish and salt water. Design values and grade descriptions are contained in the Southern Pine Use Guide. Preservative types, retention levels, and industry standards are explained in the booklet Pressure-Treated Southern Pine. *This article has been written by Richard Wallace, Vice President, Communications, Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). For more information and to download the latest publications and industry facts, please visit www.SouthernPine.com.

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Type 304 or 316 stainless steel should be used when possible. Hot-dip galvanized fasteners and connectors are generally acceptable for abovegrade applications. Hot-dip galvanized fasteners should meet ASTM A153, with 2 ounces of zinc coating per square foot minimum. Hot-dip galvanized connectors should meet ASTM A653, Class G185 sheet with 1.85 ounces of zinc coating per square foot minimum. Fasteners and connectors used together should be of the same type (e.g. hot-dip

nails with hot-dip joist hangers). It is also not recommended to use standard carbon-steel or aluminum products in direct contact with pressure-treated wood. In addition, electro-plated galvanized metal products generally have a thinner layer of protection compared to hot-dip galvanized and are not recommended. Users are advised to refer to preservative or hardware manufacturers’ specifications for additional guidance on corrosion-resistant

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Copper Azole), but additional clarification is needed to ensure adequate corrosion protection.

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Malaysian Meranti: the versatile tropical hardwood

Malaysia offers a myriad selection of tropical hardwoods, which have been utilized in various structural and interior applications. They are processed into a range of export grade sawn timber/lumber as well as laminated scantlings, moldings, builders' joinery and carpentry products, veneers, plywood and other panel products, and fine furniture.

Versatility Meranti is a very versatile and durable timber for indoor applications. It is a hardwood timber commonly used for decorative purposes such as doors, window frames, sidings, decking moldings, furniture, panelling and joinery. It can be painted and stained to match the color and designs of your home.

Among the internationally traded timber species are those of Malaysian Meranti (Shorea spp), the most popular of which are Dark Red Meranti and Red Meranti. The major species of Dark Red Meranti that are widely available include Meranti Bukit, Meranti Nemesu and Meranti Seraya while the major species of Red Meranti include Meranti Tembaga and Meranti Kepong.

Sustainable and Legally Sourced Malaysia has been very active and successful in implementing the principles and standards of Sustainable Forest Management and in certifying its forests and timber products. Sustainably produced tropical hardwoods like the Malaysian Meranti will be the preferred material not only for technical and aesthetic reasons, but for ecological

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With more than 50% of the country under forest cover, Malaysia is blessed with a rich green heritage and a huge variety of tropical hardwoods. Many are well known commercial tropical timbers which are sustainably managed, while others are protected under strict forest legislation.

Meranti is a wood of worldwide commercial importance. Malaysian Meranti has become established as one of the leading species amongst imported tropical timbers. Red Meranti

Dark Red Meranti

Meranti Kepong (Shorea ovalis)

Meranti Nemesu (Shorea pauciflora)

Deep red brown

Color: Deep red

Medium red

Smooth pink

Color: Soft red

Common Application

Decking/joinery

Staircases

Common Application: Windows

Doors

Interior Furnishing

Density at 15% Moisture Content

550 - 700 kg/m3

500 - 650 kg/m3

450 - 550 kg/m3

420 - 500 kg/m3

400 - 460 kg/m3

Color

Meranti Seraya (Shorea curtisii)

Meranti Bukit (Shorea platyclados)

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Attributes Average overall strength and hardness

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Good nailing and gluing properties

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Easy to apply finishing

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Little movement in performance

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Easy to work with hand tools and machines

Durability • Treatments will be required for specific applications and usages such as being in contact with the ground or in exposed conditions

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Properties

Uses • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Veneer and plywood Joinery Doors Flooring Window frames and sills, Furniture and cabinet work Mouldings Decking Panelling Partitioning and skirting High class interior finishing Naval construction General construction work

reasons too. The Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) has been developed specifically to ensure that Malaysia is able to supply products that are sourced from sustainably managed forests. The MTCS became the first tropical timber certification scheme in the Asia Pacific region to be endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

A Sound Choice

Malaysian Meranti species have established a reputation for quality, making them much sought-after by discerning buyers. They are the recommended hardwood for outdoor and indoor applications

due to their durability, strength and attractive grains. Timber species from the Meranti group have been among the mostimportant timber types exported to Europe for windows and doors construction for about 40 years. These wood types dominate the market, mainly due to their wide availability and good technical properties. Since the introduction of the European Timber Regulation (EUTR), Meranti is being used increasingly and is set to remain a key timber import for Europe.

Stunning Showcase of Malaysian Meranti

These projects are just a few of the many found in various parts of the world that prove that a discerning eye for aesthetics and a

deep understanding of Malaysian Meranti timber’s technical qualities as a building material could result in breathtaking functional structures that become icons in themselves. And whatever the design script is, Malaysian timbers such as Dark Red Meranti or Red Meranti help dramatize and liven the properties’ outlook. Harvested from the sustainable forests of Malaysia, this beautiful hardwood has been a proven performer, enabling an endless expression of creativity for architects and interior designers. For more information on Malaysian Meranti and other timber species, visit the Malaysian Timber Council’s Wood Wizard section at www.mtc.com.my.

Why Malaysian Meranti • Certified legal and/or sustainable • No additional chemical needed for protection against fungal infestation after proper Kiln Dried (KD) process • Attractive appearance and easy to work with • Available grades under Malaysian Grading Rules (MGR), 2009; Select, Standard, Serviceable, Utility & Merchantable.

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DFA proposes a 712-foot-tall observation timber tower for NYC’s Central Park

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Designed as the world’s tallest timber structure, the eco- and urban-friendly public space integrates water-cleansing and wind-power infrastructure

In response to the growing demand for a public bird’s eye views in the world’s tallest cities and an increasing need for innovative environmental cleanup strategies, DFA has revealed the design of a temporary prefabricated structure that doubles as a sustainable filtration system to transform the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir into a non-toxic useable freshwater pond and an observation tower offering unprecedented views of the city to all. Located in the heart of Central Park, near some of New York’s most important cultural institutions, the underutilized 106-acre body of water occupies one-eighth of the park’s total area and is 40-feet deep, with approximately 1 billion gallons of contaminated water. Aside from supplying water to the pool and Harlem Meer,

the Reservoir sits stagnant and is fenced off due to its current state as a health threat to millions of New Yorkers, tourists and animals. DFA’s innovative design proposes a smart, unconventional approach to addressing hazardous and potentially calamitous situations while also seeing it as an opportunity to elevate everyday life for millions of people.

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Utilizing highly advanced Glulam (glue-laminated timber) technology, the 712-foot structure can be manufactured offsite and constructed in less than six months, and is designed to cast minimum shadow on the park and nearby buildings. A vertical axis wind turbine offers the necessary power for filtering the water and moving people without drawing from the grid. The result is a newly created public space and

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DFA envisions a temporary landmark that is remarkably ahead of its time to creatively transform the Reservoir into one of New York’s boldest urban amenities

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amenities on the ground and in the air, taking full advantage of the space and views that make New York one of the most desirable and most beautiful cities in the world.

Anchored to a base structure of pre-cast concrete elements, the tower is stabilized by tensile cables. The first element of the Central Park Tower houses a steel core and a water filtration system. From 475-feet to 600feet the densely configured jointed interlocking woven wood helix continues forming the primary tower. A steel ramp equidistant to a New York City perimeter block, or .42-mile, wraps the interior core from the 375-foot to 500-foot mark of the tower. Wrapping the ramp is a more open, expanded exterior wood helix and skin that stands 500-feet into the air as a single gesture. The porosity of the

exoskeleton opens up visibility of the ramp and people from the ground as well as of the city, rivers and park from above. The main attractions are a 56foot wide viewing platform that gives 360-degree panoramic views and a glass oculus that showcases the functional elements of the tower, with views both up and down. Rising above the ramp and visitor realm is a wind turbine circling around the top 100-feet of the interior wood helix. Atop this, a 112-foot tall lightning rod/spire completes the iconic 712-foot tall structure. In addition to being the world’s tallest timber structure, the Central Park Tower would also be among the fifty tallest buildings in all of New York City.

Project Name

Central Park Tower

Client

City of New York

Location

New York City, USA

Architect DFA

Photography DFA

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Laith Sayigh, founder of DFA, said: “DFA envisions a temporary landmark that is remarkably ahead of its time to creatively transform the Reservoir into one of New York’s boldest urban amenities. This conceptual project pushes the boundaries of what we perceive is possible in a city as dense, historic and environmentally vulnerable as ours. The Central Park Tower has the potential to be a model project for other cities aiming to fix existing infrastructure, build tall to

capture views and elevate the urban public realm.”

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SCM’s ‘CNC Timber-Evolution Days’ declared a resounding success Advanced CNC technologies, new projects and a clear market growth contribute to the success of the SCM open house

SCM, a leading company in the woodworking technology sector, presented its latest technological innovations in timber construction at its production plant in Sinalunga (Siena) from October 12 - 13, 2017. The two days in Tuscany offered customers an in-depth introduction to the advances made by the Oikos and Area CNC work centers, both of which are ideal for companies working in the large-scale private, residential and public construction sector. The event was also the perfect opportunity to gain a first-hand experience of the constantly growing trend in timber construction. It is for this reason why SCM called the initiative ‘CNC Timber-Evolution Days’, as it focused on the technological evolution currently revolutionizing the concept

The event was also the perfect opportunity to gain a first-hand experience of the constantly growing trend in timber construction and design of tomorrow’s constructions. Commenting on the event, Tommaso Martini, SCM Timber Construction Machining Centers BU Manager, said: "The fact that wooden buildings are more popular these days is also due to the great technological developments in this sector, achieved by research efforts in which SCM has invested heavily and continues to invest. SCM's CNC TIMBER-EVOLUTION finds its best expression in the Oikos and Area machining centers, which provide continuous innovation, maximum precision,

application flexibility and ease of use, and which our partners from around the world continue to use to Build the Future with Wood." "The demand for wooden buildings is growing at a fast pace in Italy. In 2015, one out of fourteen new houses was built with wood, and often buyers seek constructors who build houses using this most ecological raw material. This data has driven us to accelerate technological development and also help it by collaborating with the academic world, which explains the announcement we made during the CNC TIMBER-

EVOLUTION DAYS of a new partnership between SCM and the Department of Architecture and Design at the Turin Politecnico," added Martini. During the open-house event, a programme of technical demonstrations illustrated the peerless performance of the Oikos machining centers by processing structural beams and X-LAM/CLT wall panels, as well as that of the Area centers by processing walls, insulating panels and curved beams. These are two different machines, yet both are based on the same design principles that characterize all the SCM machining centers. Great interest was shown in the demonstrations of the SCM Beam&Wall Maestro software, where one could actually feel

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the ease of programming and controlling the Oikos and Area centers. In addition, Professor Guido Callegari of the Turin Politecnico focused his address on the fundamental importance of technology in the development of future buildings, and on how German architect Konrad Wachsmann recognized as far back as the 1930s that ‘the new woodworking method’ (that is, factory-made construction components) had the potential and would be responsible for ‘changing also the outside look of buildings, which can only lead to the creation of a new form’. The decision to go back to building in wood is a positive trend that is shared by many countries around the world.

Wood has anti-seismic qualities, its style and beauty are matchless and it offers environmental sustainability, high safety standards and a reasonable price And the reasons for it are wellknown: wood has anti-seismic qualities, its style and beauty are matchless and it offers environmental sustainability, high safety standards and a reasonable price. At the same time, it is important not to overlook the fact that if timber construction is becoming more popular, it is also because of the major advances that the technology in this sector has made. And this is an area that SCM research and development has and continues to invest widely in.

worth of experience in the design and production of highly evolved and flexible machining centers at the service of the building industry, to create a new standard for processing wooden structural beams and modular wall elements. The result has been the birth of two important projects: Oikos, for machining structural beams and X-lam/CLT wall panels; and Area, for machining walls, insulating panels and curved beams. Whilst the two are different machines, they share the same design concept proper of all SCM machining centers.

SCM has placed its decade’s

Both machining centers are

fitted with machining units specifically designed to maximize performance in terms of dimensions, dynamics and power. Six axes on the Oikos machining unit ensure a stiffer machine configuration and higher performance and productivity. In addition, the Area electrospindle features power up to 30 kW, to perform any type of operation with maximum stiffness in any condition and using either a sawblade up to 1020 mm in diameter, or a chainsaw with a cutting length of 480 mm. Maximum worktable dimensions are 4.5m in width and 50m in length. Oikos consolidates the technology of 6 sides of the workpiece. Without having to turn over or reposition the

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The unique configuration of Oikos married to continuous development, allows the machine to be used for operations on special products, such as cutting insulating or composite panels and threading lamellar beams. The new solutions developed for the Area worktable allow the complete machining not only of walls, but also of curved beams and thin panels. The

former is processed on a suction cups-worktable whilst the latter use aluminum multi-function modules that can be integrated in the worktable itself. The success of machines for timber construction depends on the effectiveness of the software that is developed and constantly updated internally to ensure it is in line with the design standards of wooden constructions. As such, SCM has developed its Maestro Beam&Wall software, in order to achieve maximum speed and ease of use: a single program that allows access to the programming, program execution and tool management

environments. The Nesting function to process wall panels is now also available for Oikos: Maestro Beam&Wall can import .btl format files generated for nesting machining, in order to optimize the use of the material and reduce waste. As with all SCM machining centers, Area and Oikos are both available with the simulation software included in Maestro Beam&Wall. The simulator makes it possible to test programs in advance on PC and visualize operations that will be performed during production. The benefits for the customer include the ability to eliminate collision

Whilst the two are different machines, they share the same design concept proper of all SCM machining centers

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beams, machining is achieved on components with a maximum width of 1,250mm, thickness of 300mm and length of 19m. This improves precision as the beam can go directly from the machine to the site without the need for any manual adjustment. Owing to the innovative solutions employed in the supporting structure, Area allows extremely precise machining on elements longer than 50m.

risks, errors and downtime; and to calculate production time and cost, resulting in easy determination of the yield of acquired orders. During the open-house, SCM also presented its partnership with the DAD (Department of Architecture and Design) at the Turin Polytechnic. This initiative was designed to create longterm co-operation between the worlds of academia and industrial production to develop increasingly high performance technologies. Overall 50 companies flocked to the first edition of the SCM openhouse dedicated to constructors of large and small wooden buildings, residential and public; a clear indication of the success of the event given the massive international representation. For more info, please visit: www.scmwood.com

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Khalid Shafar’s arish-inspired ‘The Nomad’ travels to Berlin for ‘Portrait of a Nation’ exhibition

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“It actually came from another project - a collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council. We were planning to use a new product, thermally modified ash, in an outdoor project. I came up with two or three proposals, one of which was The Nomad. But we actually went with a different idea (The CITY’s Bench in D3, Dubai Design District) so we put The Nomad on hold,” says Shafar. According to Shafar, it came up again in conversation with Shubbak’s Artistic Director Eckhard Thiemann at a training session for the ADMAF/British Council’s Cultural Excellence Fellowship programme. When he saw the drawings, he immediately thought it could work in line with Shubbak’s theme for 2015 (Art in the Public Realm), which examined how London was host to cultural diasporas who have sought refuge over the centuries.

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Designed by reputed Emirati designer - Khalid Shafar - The Nomad is a contemporary architectural reinterpretation of the Arish - a traditional old Gulf house made from palm trees and fronds. Using similar modular building techniques, Khalid offers a new outdoor design, which functions both as a social space and a sculptural installation. The Nomad may appear as sculpture from the outside, however people can also nap, eat, drink and meet inside it. It goes beyond the standard functionality of an

interactive public art piece.

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True to its name, The Nomad’s journey started at the British capital, London in 2015. It then travelled to Dubai and made a stop after in Abu Dhabi in 2016. And now it has landed in Berlin. As a part of 'Portrait of a Nation', one of the largest exhibitions of Emirati art, staged by Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation and hosted at me Collectors Room Berlin, The Nomad explores a new cultural socialism in the German capital.

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The structure features a sturdy central column in the form of a

According to Shafar, the name is symbolic, harking back to the region’s nomadic tribes and their migratory lifestyles. It’s only fitting then that a defining feature of this structure is how easily it can be dismantled, packed into a crate and shipped elsewhere. Beyond this, The Nomad is also a comment on how architectural principles that have

served this region throughout the ages have been all but forgotten. “I’m interested in developing my thinking around outdoor, public space installations, so, hopefully, The Nomad is just the beginning. You see, you’re building a structure that people could actually stay in, so it would be interesting to take this investigation further. It could become a series of shelters in rural areas as part of a wider CSR project, perhaps. This is what I want to do both in terms of product and in terms of art,” concludes Shafar.

The Nomad is made from African teak, a material that Shafar prefers and has worked with before. It’s freestanding huge structure. From an engineering perspective, Shafar is counting on each part to hold everything together; the force of the structure being divided equally.

palm tree. The palm’s ‘fronds’ extend out from this central support, then drop down to the ground, creating a semi-enclosed structure with cushions positioned along its internal perimeter.

The concept brings historical

architecture and the traditional material of Arish (palm fronds), rethinking it into a format for the 21st century - a ‘reappropriation’ as it were.

“By studying and looking at old and new architecture around Dubai, it’s clear that the fight for modernity and stylish living did not mean an avoidance of the past, rather an integration of it. A great deal of new architecture has been inspired by old masterpieces and takes shapes from old features such as wind towers and small caved windows. Through this installation, I wanted to share my observations and reactions towards this study and contribute to a new approach to UAE architecture,” adds Shafar.

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Timber Expo

Timber Expo is the most important event on the UK construction calendar dedicated exclusively to timber. It is three days brimming with the latest products, innovations and developments across the timber sector - not just from the UK but from an increasingly exciting and diverse international market. The show will be held from October 10 - 12, 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham, Timber Expo, as part of UK Construction Week, and will provide the most powerful opportunity available for suppliers and contractors to connect face-to-face, under one roof in just three days. Over 200 exhibitors occupying 2,000 sqm of exhibition space will be joined by an estimated 11,000 industry professionals. Exhibitors will cover the breadth of timber applications from timber frame, sawmills, merchants, glulam, SIPs, CLT, fixings and fastenings, timber cladding, doors/windows, moldings, skirtings and flooring. The show will provide the perfect opportunity for individuals in the industry to network with fellow professionals and develop new business, given that almost 60 percent of the UK’s top 100 architectural firms were represented at the last edition.

SICAM SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components and Accessories for the Furniture Industry, is scheduled to take place from October 10 - 13, 2017 in Pordenone. Strategically located at the heart of the furniture industry in Pordenone, where 40 percent of Italian furniture is produced, the show’s success is proof of the importance of offering a showcase as complete and comprehensive as possible. Along with all the world leaders in hardware, the event will host decor papers, door fronts, wood, panels, components, equipment, household appliances, veneers, upholstery tools and materials, adhesives, glues, paints, fabrics and leathers. The unparalleled strength of the event is its specialized slant and the top quality of the enterprises represented. SICAM has established itself over the years as an event focused exclusively on components, accessories and semi-finished products for the furniture industry, therefore a trade fair that bases a large part of its success on a format characterized by its extreme specialization. This

guarantees that visiting operators can manage their time whilst also ensuring the best possible participation conditions for exhibitors. As such, SICAM has grown year by year because it has succeeded in meeting the demands of its exhibitors and operators, putting them in the most suitable conditions to be able to focus solely on their business, seize opportunities and grasp new trends.

Intermob Istanbul The 30th International Wood Processing Machines, Cutting Tools and Hand Tools Fair and the 20th International Furniture Components, Accessories, Forestry Products and Wood Technologies Fair (INTERMOB) will host the wood products, machinery and technologies industries at the Tüyap Fair and Convention Center, Büyükçekmece from October 14 - 18, 2017. As the biggest trade platform for the wood and furniture industries in Turkey, the organizers expect over 900 exhibitors, company representatives from over 30 countries, and over 65,000 trade visitors from more than 100 countries. The two fairs will showcase a great variety of sustainable, world-class wood products to a wide base of trade visitors including furniture manufacturers, forestry products, construction, machine and chemistry industrialists, architects, interior designers, industrial designers, purchasing agents and other related professionals. In essence, the fairs display the full potential of the industry while providing a point of entry to the market, making Istanbul the hub of industry and trade for the wood industry.

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Holzhaus The 27th International Specialized Exhibition - Holzhaus - is the leading Russian exhibition for wooden housing construction. The exhibition showcases the diversity of contemporary wooden architecture, including full-size beautiful, warm and eco-friendly wooden houses and saunas, built with the latest technologies, which will be on display at the exhibition. As such, the event brings together builders, developers, architects, designers of wooden houses, and manufacturers of building, finishing and protective materials, parts and utility equipment. The exhibitors - leading companies in domestic and international wooden housing construction - are set to introduce visitors to current trends in wooden housing construction. Over four days, more than 200 companies will present milled timber and log houses and saunas, frame houses, gazebos, accessories and more. Buyers from Moscow and other Russian regions will be able to purchase everything they need at the exhibition - from the design to the construction of houses. According to the organizers, over 11,500 visitors are expected to attend the event this year.

relations between market participants. In addition, it is also a platform to discuss different issues of forest industry. Further, visitors will have the opportunity to view not only woodworking equipment but a range of related products including primary wood cutting and drying, automated processing centers, industrial lines for furniture production etc.

Belgrade Fair The Belgrade Fair comprises the 55th International Fair of Furniture, Equipment and Interior Decoration, as well as the 55th International Fair of Woodworking Machines, Tools and Production Materials, which are ranked among the highest profile fair events of its kind in the fields of furniture, interior decoration and accompanying industry of production materials and woodworking machines for the furniture industry in Serbia and Southeast Europe. For decades the show, which has been the meeting place for renowned manufacturers from the region, has offered an opportunity for exhibitors to present their latest products whilst keeping pace with current furniture design trends. Products on display includes everything for the furniture industry from primary wood processing to the final product. All types of furniture are on display including home and office furniture, interior decoration, as well as woodworking machines, tools and production materials. According to the organizers, the show has been redesigned to focus on creativity and design promotion as artistic discipline; and to strengthen the business side of the show, supporting economic development and increase in exports.

Woodworking 2017 The 24th edition of Woodworking, one of the most prominent exhibitions for forestry, woodworking and furniture industries in Belarus, takes place this year from October 24 - 27, 2017. This year the show is being supported by the Ministry of Forestry of Belarus, the German association of woodworking equipment together with German Engineering Federation (VDMA), and the Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers association (ACIMALL). According to the organizers, the show is set to host more than 120 companies including the leading equipment manufacturers and suppliers from Belarus, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine, France and Estonia. The organizers aim to expand the profile of the show every year with a view towards attracting more participants and hosting the best representatives from the woodworking and furniture industry in one place. As such, the show plays a key role in helping to increase the competitiveness of domestic products and strengthening business

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MEBEL

Big 5 Dubai

MEBEL is the largest annual furniture show and the main industry event in Russia and Eastern Europe. Every autumn the show brings together leading global brands and manufacturers, designers and interior decorators to showcase new collections and the best items of the furniture fashion. Participating in the exhibition everyone gets a great chance to enjoy business communication and find new opportunities for development. The exhibition presents the latest trends of the furniture market and brings together manufacturers and distributors with customers. The exposition includes a great variety of elite and budget furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, nurseries and kitchens, as well as couches and armchairs, fittings, finishing materials and various decor items. This year the show hopes to host over 735 exhibitors as well as 40,600 visitors over the course of its five day run.

or more than three decades, The Big 5 has gone from strength to strength, to evolve into the largest, most influential and renowned portfolio of construction industry events spanning the Middle East, India and South East Asia. The Big 5 network now includes more than 300,000 suppliers and buyers of construction products from 120 countries worldwide. The Big 5 Dubai is the largest construction exhibition in the Middle East, serving as a networking platform for construction product suppliers and buyers since 1979. The show this year will host 3,000 exhibitors and also include over 75 free-to-attend CPD certified workshops, live product demonstrations, a dedicated one day conference, and the Gaia Awards.

AFRIWOOD Rwanda AFRIWOOD 2017 is the foremost exhibition that offers visitors a chance to meet wood and woodworking professionals and develop ideas for increasing the range and quality of one's business. It has a vision to be the platform for creative ideas and new technologies, as wood manufacturers and traders turn their attention towards innovative resources that would boost business. After successful editions in Kenya & Tanzania, AFRIWOOD is all set to be launched in Rwanda at Kigali Convention Center, Kigali from November 22 - 24, 2017. AFRIWOOD 2017 is the event for the latest innovations & technologies and will become the platform of progress across the wood & woodworking sector for Africa. Trade visitors, professionals and genuine buyers from all over the continent aim to use AFRIWOOD as an opportunity to strengthen ties with new customers, network and catch up on the latest technologies. Being a highly specialized show, AFRIWOOD also provides an excellent opportunity for local and international companies to showcase and learn about wood and wood products in order to build new strategic relationships with buyers, traders and investors globally.

Continuing to evolve and expand into new territories from its UAE origins to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India, Indonesia and East Africa, the portfolio has also hosted specialized events for the concrete, PMV, stone, HVAC, solar, glass and facilities management sectors. Not merely large-scale exhibitions, each individual showcase includes a series of free-toattend educational events plus certified training workshops for the vital exchange of country-specific knowledge and industry best practice. The Big 5 provides a business and networking platform for the construction industry and is an opportunity for buyers and sellers of construction products and services from around the world to source an astounding array of the very latest technologies, innovations and techniques.

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Cairo WoodShow: breaking new ground

The third edition of the Cairo WoodShow is scheduled to be held from December 8 - 11, 2017 at the Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Center. With over 5,000 visitors expected to attend the event, the organizers are confident of a successful exhibition in line with their overall aim to develop the regional market of Egypt and Africa by the influx of extensive demand opportunities and to improve the quality of local products in a cost-efficient manner. We talk to Dawood Al Shezawi (pictured), CEO, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions ahead of the show.

01. Please provide us with an overview of the show including the main focus areas, exhibitor profile, visitor profile, and confirmed exhibitors to date?

customers, which include wood industry professionals seeking business development opportunities, in addition to a small fraction of B2C customers.

2017 will mark the third edition of Cairo WoodShow. As the biggest wood trade show in Egypt and the North Africa region, the show is focused on showcasing the latest wood and woodworking machinery from the leading industry players coming from all parts of the world. The major focus area for the next Cairo WoodShow is to create awareness about innovation and technology in the Egyptian furniture industry and educate professionals on the importance of this vital industry.

With more than 250 brands expected to participate at the show, visitors can look forward to the latest products and technologies from leading companies and associations in wood and woodworking machinery from across the globe.

A diverse pool of exhibitors coming from varied avenues of the wood industry including furniture, timber and woodworking machinery will be at the show. The visitors to the show are primarily B2B

Event details Dates

December 8-11

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Location

Cairo,h Egypt

Organizer

Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions

Website

www.cairowoodshow.com

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02. How is this year's edition positioned? What are the main objectives? Cairo WoodShow is centered on the application of latest innovation and technology in the Egyptian wood industry. Egypt has a very rich pool of talent when it comes to furniture making, unfortunately many businesses are technologically obsolete and not competitive in the market. They can create wonders if they stay abreast

with latest technologies such as robotics, 3D printing, etc. It is for this reason that one of the main areas of focus at Cairo WoodShow is on the vision of Industry 4.0 as most enterprise processes must become more digitized. A critical element will be the evolution of traditional wood processing and furniture making towards more effective and modernized procedures. Cairo WoodShow aims to develop the Egyptian wood industry by providing an interactive platform for wood industry professionals to promote their businesses in addition to educating them about sophisticated wood manufacturing and designing. Another key objective is to facilitate vast networking to industry professionals coming from different parts of the world to learn about the latest accomplishments in the global wood industry. 03. Are there any supporting events such as awards,

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seminars and workshops at the show? Cairo WoodShow is immensely educational in nature. A very well-attended seminar was hosted in the month of July, with the objective of educating individuals about the importance of modern technologies in the furniture industry. The first day of Cairo WoodShow will begin with another enlightening seminar about the significance and application of advanced technology and will continue for the three days of the show. Visitors can look forward to hearing from experts from some of worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top wood

processing players, suppliers and associations and interact during panel discussions on various industry related topics. 04. How does Cairo WoodShow aim to be different from other industry trade fairs? The Cairo WoodShow is a highly complex and comprehensive event, which follows its vision. It is not just an exhibition that simply allows exhibitors to showcase their products; it is committed to take the wood processing industry of Egypt to the next level. It will educate both exhibitors and visitors about the most updated advancements taking place in

the global wood industry. It is also an international platform, which offers exhibitors robust media coverage, industry wide exposure and tremendous opportunities for networking and business development. 05. What does Cairo WoodShow specifically offer to the timber and related industries in Egypt and North Africa? Cairo WoodShow is being organized in partnership with leading associations including EUMABOIS, ACIMALL, ATIBT, the American Harwood Export Council and French Timber. These partnerships ensure

the Cairo WoodShow is an authentic platform to promote the use of legally sourced timber across diverse avenues such as furniture making, packaging, construction, etc. The show also strongly supports the concept of sustainability and green building. Every year transactions worth millions of dollars are executed at the wood trade event, which directly boosts the trade of timber and related industries across the region in an ethical manner. 06. Who are some of the key exhibitors that have confirmed their participation? Both international and regional

leaders have confirmed their participation. Some of the companies participating include: Egyptian Engineering Agencies; Good wood; Egypt Plywood; Aro Art; Bica Tronics; Future wood; Egypt Panel; Egy Mix; Kemet Corporation; and Office Tec. Making their debut this year are APT; Ebcot; Ketele Group; Simplex; Bib Tex; Arab trade; and Sewetec amongst others.

and over 150 exhibitors. 08. What - in your opinion - are the major trends for the timber industry at the moment?

Timber is in high demand across small and large industries across Egypt, primarily being used as fuel, for packaging, production of cartons, furniture manufacturing and construction. The trend of using timber for building mid-rise and tall buildings is 07. How many visitors and also emerging at a rapid pace. exhibitors are likely to be there Technologically processed at the next edition? timber called Cross Laminated Timber is a breakthrough in the We are planning for the attendance of over 5,000 visitors construction industry.

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09. What is the size of the timber industry in the region in Egypt? What role does the show play in promoting / facilitating trade and development in the region? Over the course of history, timber has played a very important role in building and construction in Egypt. Currently 70 percent of wood is used for construction purposes, which is primarily imported from Scandinavian countries. Market reports state that the wood-based furniture domestic production is valued at USD 750 million. In addition, USD

7.2 billion worth of investment has been generated by over 1,325 companies registered with the Egyptian Industrial Modernization Centre. The Egyptian Government has also launched an initiative aimed at turning Egypt into a strategic hub for wood trading in Africa. With a vast plethora of media partnership and strong promotional campaigns, Cairo WoodShow offers extensive exposure to wood industry professionals. Along with that, it strongly facilitates the trade and development of wood industry in the region.

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Timber Expo

Belgrade Fair

SICAM

Woodex

Intermob Istanbul

MEBEL

Holzhaus

AFRIWOOD Rwanda

Woodworking 2017

Big 5 Dubai

WOOD-TEC

Cairo WoodShow

October 10 - 12 The NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom www.timber-expo.co.uk ............................................................................................. October 10 - 13 Pordenone Exhibition Center (Fiera di Pordenone) Pordenone, Italy www.exposicam.it/english/index.asp ............................................................................................. October 14 - 18 Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center Istanbul, Turkey www.intermobistanbul.com ............................................................................................. October 19 - 22 Pavilion 3 - Expocentre Fairgrounds Moscow, Russia www.zagoroddom.com/ru-RU ............................................................................................. October 24-27 Manege, 20/2 Pobediteley Ave. Minsk, Belarus http://woodworking.minskexpo.com/en ............................................................................................. October 31 - November 3 Brno Exhibition Centre Brno, Czech Republic www.bvv.cz/en/wood-tec .............................................................................................

November 7 - 12 Belgrade Fair Belgrade, Serbia http://sajamnamestaja.rs ............................................................................................. November 14 - 17 Crocus Expo Moscow, Russia www.woodexpo.ru/en-GB ............................................................................................. November 20 - 24 Expocenter Fairgrounds Moscow, Russia www.meb-expo.ru/en ............................................................................................. November 22 - 24 Kigali Convention Center Kigali, Rwanda http://expogr.com/rwanda/afriwood/ ............................................................................................. November 26 - 29 Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center Dubai, UAE www.thebig5.ae ............................................................................................. December 8 - 11 Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Center Cairo, Egypt www.cairowoodshow.com .............................................................................................