Curved Folded Wood Pavilion - A thin shell structure made from CLT скачать в хорошем качестве

Curved Folded Wood Pavilion - A thin shell structure made from CLT

The wooden structure exhibited in Mendrisio represents the current research in wood construction, where interdisciplinarity -- in this case, between civil engineering, architecture, mathematics and computer science -- provides a breath of fresh air and a surge of new inspiration. This research is leading to innovative construction solutions that can be efficiently built -- a new architecture of wood. The prototype, shell-shaped, is composed of curved panels of cross-laminated timber. Thanks to its particular folded shape, the lightweight construction covers 13.5 m with a shell thickness of only 77mm. The connections between panels are an essential part of the project: the precision, strength and efficiency of the joints, prefabricated with the use of robots, are decisive for the performance and appearance of the structure.