Timber Knowledge Platform
Reintroducing Visible Timber into the Urban Environment
J. Stutzenberger (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
L. Thijssen – Mentor (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Max Salzberger – Mentor (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
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Abstract
This graduation project examines the gap between the contemporary capabilities of timber construction and its limited visibility in dense urban architecture. Despite advances in engineered timber products and durability strategies, timber is rarely used in exposed, public-facing applications in cities such as Amsterdam. This absence is shaped by historical experiences, regulatory frameworks, construction practices, and public perception, which together sustain persistent misconceptions about timber’s durability and suitability at an urban scale.
The project explores how a Timber Knowledge Platform, positioned above an existing mixed-use building ensemble, can reintroduce visible timber into the urban fabric. By focusing on durability-driven architectural strategies and public-scale spatial conditions, the project investigates how timber can remain visibly present while performing reliably over time.