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2019 Structural Timber Awards finalists are announced
A key industry event, the Structural Timber Awards is hailed by the organisers as “a celebration of innovation, best practice and expert- ise in timber technology.” Taking place on 9 October at the NEC, Birmingham, the awards will showcase “innovative solutions and ground-breaking developments” from across the UK timber industry. With over 200 entries representing
“outstanding, pioneering projects, products and people” this year’s panel of award judges have report- edly had a tough job shortlisting entries for each category. “The judges have been overwhelmed with the high standard and variety,” said the organisers. The finalists for this year’s awards
can be found at
www.structuraltim- ber
awards.co.uk/2019-finalists. The awards will be presented to the
at a high-profile dinner that is hoped to attract over 550 “national business leaders and high profile decision makers” from across the construction industry. The organisers report that half the tables have already sold, so it is shaping up to be a big networking event in the industry calendar. To book tickets to the Structural
Timber Awards please visit
www.structuraltimberawards.co.uk
RESIDENTIAL
Paul Cashin Architects’ cladding of contrasts
Paul Cashin Architects have completed a extension to a Grade II listed property in the village of Twyford, near Winchester. Marshall House dates back to the 17th
century, although it was remodelled and extended during the late 18th century. The brief was to replace an existing
lean-to and 20th century conservatory with a new contemporary extension. “The design was developed in close
consultation with the local authority, in order to respect the existing property and work to achieve a positive planning outcome,” said the architects. The extension is accessed via a small
link that provides a “clear distinction between the old and new structures.” The design concept is centred on “the idea of contrasts.” The link has been designed to give the effect of “walking through a portal into a seemingly different dwelling, that is modern, bright, light and airy with clean lines and white walls.” Externally, timber larch cladding was
used as the primary material. This was painted black with a heavy duty, long- lasting barn paint. The black finish of the
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extension contrasts with the white painted brickwork at the rear and side of the original house. The external colour palette of both structures “is in opposition to the reality of the interior spaces.” The architects commented on the design
of the building’s exterior: “Although timber cladding is a fairly standard, commonplace material, visual depth and distinction has been created through the articulation of the boards.” The inclusion of timber fins changes the way shadows are cast across the external surface during the day, while at night, these are illuminated by external lighting. A secondary entrance to the house is
provided through a concealed door that was also finished to match the cladding. Windows and roof lights have been
strategically placed in order to cast light over walls and corners in the extension to create “little nooks and private views.” The overall form is informed by the “awkward shape and uses of the site,” resulting in the walls not being parallel in plan and splaying out at different, irregular angles.
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