Waimea College, Nelson - New Zealand - Abodo Wood
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Waimea College - Nelson, New Zealand

Waimea College’s new Timber Technology building utilises local sustainable timbers and sequesters over 280 tons of carbon.

Designed as a joint venture between Arthouse Architects and Sheppard & Rout, the Timber Technology building includes one specialist horticulture teaching space, alongside eight standard classrooms. Four of these can be increased in size due to large operable walls between, allowing for greater flexibility in learning.

Sustainable New Zealand products are used throughout, including Abodo’s Vulcan Decking made from rapidly renewable, thermally modified timber.

A carbon negative product, Vulcan Decking stores approximately 13kg of carbon equivalent per square metre.

The overall timber structure is left exposed to showcase the structural capabilities of timber and the beauty of its natural grain and texture.

Classrooms are light-filled and warm, with a light shelf integrated on the first floor to add additional natural light and further highlight the timber structure.

Work on the Stage 2 building is now well underway and will be a continuation of the stage 1 structure and aesthetics.

Project Details
Completion date:
2020
Architect:
Arthouse Architects, in conjunction with Sheppard & Rout
Builder:
Fitzgerald Construction
Product:
Vulcan Decking, Uncoated
Location:
Nelson, New Zealand
Photography credit:
Kate MacPherson
Awards:
Winner - 2022 Nelson/Marlborough Architecture Awards by New Zealand Institute of Architects - Education Category
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Timber: Vulcan Cladding

Type: Rusticated 90x20MM

Lineal Meters:

200.00

Total approximate weight - KG:

268.80

Fixings - Pieces:

485

Oil - Litres (second coat to front face installed):

9

Oil - Litres (one coat all sides + two coats face):

9

Note: The figures given here include 10% wastage and are approximate only. Final order quantities are the buyer’s responsibility and should be checked and verified prior to order placement. Abodo will not accept liability for over or under-ordered items. Thank you!

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