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Telus Stadium Université Laval

Mass timber construction gives Laval University an eco-friendly and elegant 500-seat stadium that boasts an impressive clear span and all the infrastructure to host major sporting events.

Calgary Central Library

Calgary’s futuristic avant-garde Central Library envelops visitors in wood, from its dramatic cedar-wrapped outdoor plaza entrance to its impressive 85-foot high hemlock-clad interior atrium.

The Barn

A modern take on a community barn raising, the sinuous, wood-shingle-clad timber structure, now known simply as the Barn, gives new life to Sacramento’s once deteriorating Bridge District.

Mill River Park Carousel Pavilion

As part of a broader rejuvenation of the City of Stamford’s Mill River Park, this artfully constructed wood, steel and glass pavilion houses a classic carousel complete with intricately carved wooden animal figurines and a curvaceous wood cupola ceiling.

The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado

This question became a driver for Gensler’s biophilic design concept for a high-performance building renovation of the Alliance Center for Sustainable Colorado in Denver’s Lower Downtown.

Fort McMurray International Airport

Fort McMurray International Airport roof design displays one of the largest applications of Cross-laminated timber (CLT) in North America. Designed to withstand a cold northern climate, the project takes advantage of the thermal benefits of wood construction.

Mosaic Center for Conscious Community & Commerce

The Mosaic Centre’s net-zero headquarters embodies the organization’s commitment and mission: doing good and doing well. Wood, selected for its inherent warmth, is the defining design feature throughout the facility including a mass timber framing system that forms the primary floor and roof.

Fire Station 76

Fire Station 76 is a 10,120 square foot wood framed fire station in Multnomah County, Oregon. It is a structure of uncommon beauty and lasting resilience.

Cathedral of Christ the Light

Art Gallery of Ontario

The design team of the AGO made extraordinary use of structural and decorative wood elements to lure, calm, entice and amaze visitors.

Vancouver Convention Centre

Expanded for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter games, the Vancouver Convention Centre was designed to complement the internationally recognized image of Canada Place with its sail-like fabric roofs.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

Wood provided both a beautiful finish and structure for Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.