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New Timber Architecture in Scotland

The New Timber Architecture in Scotland by Peter Wilson is a publication that began life as a small catalogue of new timber frame buildings but due to the sheer number of great examples he discovered in his research it expanded into this strikingly illustrated and informative book. It demonstrates clearly that there is no building type unsuited to the use of this adaptable, variable and infinitely renewable material.

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Publisher
Arcamedia

Author
Peter Wilson

ISBN
978 1 904320 05 0

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How our work is featured

A number of our projects feature in this publication. The Long House at Kilcreggan in Argyll by Bl@st Architects is an unusual example of a traditional ‘green’ timber structural frame to producing a house with unique internal qualities. It was given national exposure on ‘Grand Designs’. It is a hybrid of steel and oak, the traditional cruck frame with morticed joint and wooden pegs was crafted by Carpenter Oak and Woodland.

In Scotland’s variable climate a different approach to culture and tourism has been demanded. Arbroath’s Abbey founded by King William the Lion in 1178 is the jewel in the crown for Arbroath’s tourist attractions and in 1997 Simpson and Brown Architects set to work to develop the Abbey as a visitor centre. The timber structure comprises of rough sawn Douglas fir and the impressive segmental trusses are fabricated from curved sections of ‘steady’ oak.

Another unique building type illustrated in the publication can be found in the Maggie’s Cancer Care Centres (of which there are five in Scotland). Designed by Charles Jencks and working in collaboration with Carpenter Oak and Woodland, the architects and engineers have evolved a structure which is designed with comfort and warmth in mind. There is no doubt that wood has played a vital part in creating the relaxing and therapeutic atmosphere so essential for the success of each.

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