Contemporary Timber Office•Porto, Portugal•2022
Forma Creative Pavilion
A mass-timber workplace pavilion prioritizing employee well-being, biophilic courtyards, and natural acoustics.
Gross Floor Area1,200 m²
Year Completed2022
Energy BenchmarkLEED Platinum Verified Simulation
Timeline16 Months
Design Statement
Integrating landscape geography with interior tranquility.
Constructed entirely from sustainably harvested cross-laminated timber (CLT). The visible wood grain provides biophilic tactile calm, reducing workplace stress while sequestering over 400 tons of carbon.
Studio Scope:Commercial Masterplan & Interior Workspace Planning
Materiality
Primary Material Palette
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Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)02
Zinc Standing-Seam Roof03
Polished Terrazzo Floors04
Solar Shading LouversVisual Documentation
Atmospheric Spaces
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