A new mass timber design hub will open in Melbourne

Friday 10 Apr 2026

 
Growing interest in mass timber construction from architects, engineers and builders has led to the creation of a dedicated design hub in Melbourne’s CBD. Mass Timber Central, developed by Vistek Structural Engineers, will offer hands-on access to structural timber systems, materials and detailing approaches.

Displays will range from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam systems to moisture management, acoustic solutions and fire protection, with guidance on specification and installation. Some of the collaborating suppliers include SMT, Proctor Group, XLam, Soprema, Pliteq, Timberlink, Kingspan and TBA Firefly.

Specifiers will also be able to explore the range of structural fixing systems from Rothoblaas, Spax and Eurotec, including screws, tie-down brackets and T-connectors for column and beam connections. The hub is primarily set up as a materials library but will also act as a neutral knowledge exchange space, where seminars, technical briefings and workshops will take place.

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Source: ArchitectureAu | Image credit: VISTEK


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