It smells lovely. Wooden buildings from FA succeed in student competition

The Building Competition is organised by the Wood for Life Foundation, which highlights the benefits of wood for our society and the environment in its projects. The aim is to motivate students to use wood as a building material in their school work and subsequently in their future profession. A common theme across the competition entries was the positive impact on the psyche, especially when using wood in interior design.

Shelter in the Giant Mountains

Kateřina Šrofová from the Kordovský studio succeeded with the design of a shelter - a place for rest and an orientation point on the ridges of the Giant Mountains. The material design follows the traditional Krkonoše architecture with the use of contemporary materials and techniques. The construction uses wood in the form of CLT panels, and the wooden furnishings in the interior are designed in the same shade. The building is designed as an island system. Water is collected from the roof, purified and stored in the basement, electricity is generated by photovoltaics. The roofing is made of corrugated iron, which can withstand extreme conditions. The red colour refers to Muttich's markings, ensuring orientation in fog, blizzards, and this is also the purpose of the shelter: to remain visible at all times.

Adaptible Conversion of the Factory Tepna Náchod

Karolína Šimonová's project focused on the conversion of a decaying factory in Náchod for residential and commercial purposes. She worked on it in the Redčenkov-Danda studio.  The reconstruction emphasizes the complete preservation of the original supporting structure. This is supplemented with wooden CLT cells. Thanks to their location on the rails, they can be easily removed and replaced. This principle allows the building to be easily converted for other purposes. The combination of the re-use approach and the timber that makes up all the new structures offers an environmentally friendly way to temporarily revitalise old buildings before they undergo a complete rebuild.

Competition conditions, information about the jury and other projects can be found on the competition website.