Exploring the Art of Architecture at Think Corner, Helsinki University
Step into a world where architecture meets optical illusion at Think Corner’s main staircase. Marvel at the Penrose stairs, a design that challenges perceptions and invites curiosity. With each ascent or descent, experience the impossible staircase—a visual phenomenon that makes you question reality. This masterpiece of wood and steel not only connects floors but also […]
Discover Serenity in the Heart of Helsinki
🕊️ Nestled in the bustling Narinkka Square, the Kamppi Chapel stands as a beacon of tranquility amidst the city’s rhythm. Known affectionately as the “Chapel of Silence,” this architectural marvel invites you to embrace a moment of peace. 🏆 Conceived as part of the World Design Capital 2012, the chapel’s design by K2S Architects Ltd. […]
Termite Control
One of the many challenges of incorporating wood into building a home or structure is the threat of termites. Yes, the dreaded termites. But it shouldn’t be. Avoiding termite infestation should be done early on by identifying the specific area where the wood will be placed. If the wood is for exterior use, make sure […]
How to build with wood in one of the wettest places on Earth?
Case Study: Nanyang Technological University’s Academic Building South, Singapore Nanyang Technological University’s Academic Building South (NTU ABS) in Singapore is one of the first timber landscrapers in the world with an enormous 42 000 m² footprint. The horizontal megastructure would be the 2nd tallest building in the world if stacked vertically and is Stora Enso’s […]