The Creative collective- dis-assemble

The project is located in lower downtown Minneapolis, USA. This building is selected to used the thermal mass of the wood storing its heat and radiating it at night. It is also choose besides of the site context and its rich wooden structures history. CLT was chosen as a structural core giving lateral stability to the building. It also acts as vertical circulation to the building. Eastern white pine is used for creating a structural lattice.It allows to create large spans and allow the intention of flexibility to be achieve in the design. Grade one is used in this case and since it is only used inside, only pressure treatment is required. No additional additives is required besides water proof sealant.

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota