3XN unveils "tallest timber office building" in North America
Huge zigzagging windows tease apart these two cross-laminated timber office buildings, which Danish architecture firm 3XN has proposed for Toronto.
Called T3 Bayside, the 10-storey office complex is proposed for property near Lake Ontario in the Canadian city.
The T3 Bayside proposal comprises two large volumes designed to rise to 42 metres tall at their highest point. If completed, it is set to become the "tallest timber office building" in North America, according to 3XN.
The firm has chosen cross-laminated timber, commonly referred to as CLT, for the project, with thousands of timber boards left exposed across the facades.
CLT is an engineered wood formed of laminated timber sections to make it particularly strong. It was selected by the architecture firm for this property, as well as its low environmental and climate impact, following a recent trend for the material. "The use of timber contributes to the sustainability of the building, both reducing construction time and allowing the building's elements to be easily disassembled and re-used for other purposes," said 3XN in a project statement.
"The use of wood, a breathable and absorbent material that allows the release of moisture, ensures a naturally regulated and healthy indoor environment," the firm said.
Renderings of T3 Bayside show that each structure would be topped by staggered roof terraces that step down towards the middle to create a mirrored image.
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