Inside the building's double facade. The structural beams are visible.
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Seven-story timber building makes high-carbon concrete unnecessary.
"The system was informed both by traditional Swiss craftsmanship and the elaborate joints of Japanese miyadaiku carpentry."
Yes, it still has a lot of Bauhaus glass. But
"Beyond just triple glazing, Ban installed additional energy-efficiency measures including a three-metre-deep double facade on the river-facing side, in the space between its double row of columns."
https://www.dezeen.com/2023/03/17/tamedia-office-building-shigeru-ban-timber-revolution/
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