The Timber House

The façade is designed to mimic a stack of timber where individual beams never lie exactly on top of each other, this is achieved by interlaying aluminium and wooden pixels creating a relief façade.  The basis of the façade structure is a lightweight and luminous recycled aluminium frame, augmented with perforated plates. Each pixel is placed, either at the front of the façade, or 30 centimeters further back. This creates an effective three-dimensional relief that captures both daylight and the interior artificial light. 

The base is made of expanded wooden façade panels, arranged in a patterned formation, and mounted onto a framework of hardwood slats fastened directly onto the raw concrete structure. Through vertical linear luminaires external daylight is positioned along the curved façade, ensuring that light shines through the perforated façade.

A varied and atmospheric mixture of light concentrated on the edge zone, highlights and reinforces the architectural features in the landscape surrounding the parking garage. Inside, the motion-controlled LED-lighting ensure a well-lit building.

The Timber House encourages motorists to park and use the neighbouring metro station, when traveling to and from the city center. In addition to parking spaces, the multifunctional design also includes a vibrant green outer perimeter, space for potential shops and a Kiss-n-Ride function. 

The Timer House was an open competition where the client wanted a symbiotic relationship between parking, urban context and the city's functional program. The façade was to possess a sculptural depth and meticulously evoke a sensory allure. The significance of lighting was vital, with careful consideration given to cultivating an evocative and mood-setting atmosphere whilst still ensuring a safe urban district.