References

TIMBER LIMITLESS

References

University College Melbourne

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Architect

Lovell Chen Architects, Melbourne

Status

Completed

Project category

Education and Research, Canopy, Glued laminated timber

Details

Glulam construction for a vaulted glass roof over a dining room. The beam lengths are up to 27 meters. The lifting of the roof took place on site in one piece. The necessary pre-assembly of the roof surfaces was carried out by HESS TIMBER at the plant in Kleinheubach.

Wood species: Spruce

Scope of services

Planning, Production, Component Delivery

Product / Solution

Glued laminated timber

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