Stadhalle Reutlingen
American cherry shines in the concert halls of Reutlingen's new Stadthalle designed by Max Dudler
Case Studies
In recent years we have witnessed significant changes in attitudes to wood and how it is used. The result is a widespread increase in the use of wood in building. The case studies below illustrate examples of how hardwoods have successfully worked to provide both form and function in building design.
We are always keen to identify new and exciting projects using American hardwoods. Please contact us for more information
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Rotterdam Erasmus University
Renovation of Monument Woudestein at Rotterdam Erasmus University
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Zayed University Library
American walnut creates a conducive and inspiring mood for reading and learning at Zayed University’s new Campus Library
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Infinity Bench
The London Design Festival presented another exciting opportunity for the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) to demonstrate the potential of U.S. hardwoods in exterior use.
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American white oak helps to build a brand for London’s new Yoobi Sushi Restaurant
London's first temakeria restaurant presents a new way to experience sushi in a unique setting
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Church Crescent
White oak doubles up as an interior and exterior solution bringing warmth and brightness to Church Crescent in North London
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Westminster Abbey
Black walnut clergy seating by Luke Hughes treads softly on Westminster Abbey’s Cosmati Pavement
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Hounslow East Underground Station
A unique opportunity for a virtually new station within the existing infrastructure.
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Hakkasan Resturant, Dubai
Michelin starred Chinese restaurant puts the spotlight on American red oak at newly opened Jumeirah Emirates Towers establishment
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Tree Furniture
Designed by Swedish-Chilean Anton Alvarez, the concept for Tree Furniture is that it should be carved simply from a tree cut down and left on the forest floor where it has been cut.
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Leftovers Chair
Davies’ interest in food and cooking led her to designing a chair that could be described in the form of a recipe. The chair is made up from a variety of hardwoods with a strong affiliation to food.
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Designed Legacy
Michael Warren set out to design furniture using a single piece of timber with the finished stool weighing only 1.5kg.
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Folded Chair
Japanese designer and furniture-maker Norie Matsumato created an asymmetric design which unfolds in a surprising but elegant manner.The fact that it can be folded away when not in use makes it more versatile, helping to guarantee its longevity.
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Floating Chair
Bobby Petersen and Tom Gottelier wanted to create an experience, not just a seat. In an unusual twist, the boat can be controlled by a smart phone working with GPS, and the software will drive the propulsion system allowing you to sit back and relax.
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Well Proven Chair
Combining timber shavings collected from the workshop floor, bio-resin, water and dye, British born James Shaw and Dutch-born Marjan van Aubel moulded the porridge-like mass to a classic chair which dried to form a hard structure.
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EU Veterinary Centre: 10 years on
After 10 years in service the EU Veterinary Office continues to be heralded a monument to American hardwood which were used extensively in the interior and exterior of the building.The hardwoods used are performing extremely well and as expected.
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Timber Wave
The initial project brief provided by London Design Festival and AHEC, challenged Amanda Levete Architects (AL_A) and engineering company Arup to design a structure which would manifest the strength and beauty of American red oak.
Select a species:
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American alder
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American ash
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American aspen
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American basswood
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American beech
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American yellow birch
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American cherry
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American cottonwood
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American elm
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American gum
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American hackberry
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American hickory & pecan
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American hard maple
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American soft maple
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American red oak
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American white oak
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American sycamore
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American tulipwood
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American walnut
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American willow
