"Our Forest by CTAA ARCHITECT / LAB explores how a single expansive can unify diverse spatial functions. The building in employs exposed load-bearing walls combined with cypress CLT (cross-laminated ) roof panels. A large curved roof, rotated 45 degrees, interacts with the orthogonal interior layout to generate varied double-pitched roof forms. This creates dynamic visual effects, with shifting patterns of light and shadow across the spaces."
"The hyperbolic GLT roof is constructed from 396 individual timber pieces, each with a unique curvature, and connected by over 3,000 steel joints. Supported by 46 CLT pitched roof segments measuring 2 by 3 meters, the structure achieves a balance between linear and planar elements. The bowl-shaped canopy rests on the perimeter roof edges without additional columns, creating multiple shaded zones and framing distinctive spatial experiences beneath."
The project uses exposed load-bearing concrete walls paired with cypress CLT roof panels to create a single expansive volume that unifies varied spatial functions. A large curved roof rotated 45 degrees interacts with an orthogonal interior plan to form dynamic double-pitched roof geometries and shifting light and shadow. New applications of CLT and GLT enable extended cantilevers, greater curvature, and a roof spanning 16 by 18 meters. The single-story volume sits lower than neighboring houses while the roof reaches 5.8 meters, with layered eaves and exposed wooden framework emphasizing scale and craftsmanship. The hyperbolic roof comprises 396 unique timber pieces and over 3,000 steel joints, supported by 46 CLT segments and spanning without interior columns to create shaded zones and varied spatial experiences.
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