case study:
nine bridges country club
Architect: Shigeru Ban Architects
The unusual tree-like timber columns in the atrium reach to a height of three stories. The partial-timber structure was used to conform to Korean regulations that do not allow timber buildings to exceed 6,000 square meters in size.
The structure is a conceptual extraction of the “bamboo weave”. The weave is structurally superior than other rectangular weaving since the structural elements run in 3 dimensions.
Understanding of building components used and its assembly.
triaxial weave hexago-nal grid
glue laminated timber
glue laminated timber
Glulam is used as the main material of the building as a natural isolating material, creating warmth in the main atrium during colder weathers. Glulam is a stress-rated engineered wood beam composed of wood laminations, or “lams“, that are bonded together with durable, moisture-resistant adhesives. It also allows the building to blend into the surrounding.
Demonstrated hand-drawing skills in building details and how it reacts under loading and force.