Modified wood selected for technical projectFriday 26 Apr 2013
It is almost impossible to create the curved shape out of most wood species, but Accoya was able to rise to the challenge, thanks to the technical process and the wood’s flexible and durable makeup, which is modified through to the core. Following the acetylation process, the pieces were curved into specially shaped blades that were steamed and bent by De Jong’s Houtwaren in Drogeham, the Netherlands. Unlike other timber treatments on the market, acetylation does not affect the flexibility of the wood’s cells. Dating back to the early sixties, the original clinic buildings had failed to meet current quality standards and had to be demolished in order to make way for new buildings. The new clinic building in Nijmegen, with a rough masonry substructure and a distinctive wooden superstructure, forms part of the master project for Pro Persona and the extensive use of Accoya has resulted in a bold and inspirational exterior. The finished wooden cladding, which from a distance gives a copper like appearance, stands in striking contrast to the rough texture of the brick and concrete basement. BogermanDill Architects commented: “Accoya was chosen as it has proved to be the only timber product that would meet the demands of this complex technical design, and the unusual curves created from such long timber pieces help to reduce the typical regimental appearance of a stone building." | ||
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