Rotterdam Erasmus University
Renovation of Monument Woudestein at Rotterdam Erasmus University
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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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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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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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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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.
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Hakkasan Restaurant, Abu Dhabi
Hakkasan resturant in Abu Dhabi has specified American red oak for its carved wooden lattice screens adding luster to the luxurious interior of the high-class restaurant.
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La Cucina, Cologne Furniture Fair
Internationally known Italian furniture maker RIVA1920, launched key pieces of furniture in American red oak at the Cologne Furniture Fair in January 2011. The red oak used in the beacons was recycled to produce the first pieces for the collection.
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Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
Yale's most sustainable building to date, the Yale School of Environmental Studies and Forestry is a masonry building lined with American red oak that has achieved LEED platinum status and is carbon neutral.
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
