As part of a real estate program dedicated to the development of office buildings, the INNOVESPACE Sautron project has been designed to provide a welcoming environment for companies from the Nantes region. The construction company GH – Girard Hervouet, a long-standing customer of Dlubal, was responsible for all structural work on the building, including roofing, cladding, and metalwork.
The kinetic pavilion, built in the gardens of the chateau Radíč in the Sedlčany region, Czech Republic, is a modern tribute to Roman architecture. Inspired by the Temple of Goddess Vesta in the Forum Romanum, it combines a traditional octagonal column base with an innovative use of wood instead of marble. The kinetic element contributes to its uniqueness and the impressive combination of history and modern approach. Our customer, TIMBER DESIGN s.r.o., is the author of the design solution and the supplier of the turnkey construction.
Technology brings people together, as is the case at the newly opened SMS Campus in Mönchengladbach, Germany. FormTL, a customer of Dlubal Software, designed an impressive roof structure connecting the individual buildings in the courtyard, which protects the inner courtyard from wind and weather.
On the 12th of June, 2024, a new pavilion of the CITES Rescue Center opened in the Tábor Zoo, Czech Republic, to provide sanctuary for wild animals rescued from abuse in private ownership. This pavilion is the first of its kind in the Czech Republic to achieve such high quality.
As part of the 2024 Olympic Games, an extraordinary building project was designed for the river eco-district of l’Île-Saint-Denis (93). The Gustave engineering office, a customer of Dlubal Software, was responsible for the entire structural design, from the initial ideas to the construction drawings.
This project by Groupe Millet, a leading industrial carpentry company, forms part of an ambitious plan to significantly expand its warehouse near Bressuire, France. The structure of the new building with an area of 1,800 m² (19,375 ft²), called Extension M2, is primarily intended to enhance the company's operating capacities. GH Hervouet designed, manufactured, and assembled the steel frame, as well as the roofing and cladding components.
In a dynamic and constantly evolving market, the installation of a pastry production and storage facility in Montbert represents a strategic opportunity to meet growing consumer demand. The GH-Girard Hervouet company, a customer of Dlubal Software, was responsible for the steel construction, cladding, roofing, and metal work.
The rack has a height of 13 m (43 ft), a width of 14 m (46 ft), and a length of 120 m (394 ft). Cross struts are attached vertically every 14 m (46 ft) to ensure transverse bracing.
The transition to more sustainable energy sources is a global priority today. In this sense, the construction of a multi-energy station in Les Sables-d'Olonne, in the Vendée department (85), is an innovative and promising project. This station, consisting of three canopies with a height of 7.5 m (24.5 ft) and a total length of 40 m (131 ft), represents a significant investment to promote low-carbon mobility and local green energy. GH Hervouet, a customer of Dlubal Software, was responsible for the entire project, including carpentry, roofing and cladding.
As part of the urban development of Metz, a new gymnasium is under construction, featuring advanced engineering techniques and a commitment to sustainability. The project combines LC spruce GL24h cross-beams, steel columns, and insulated concrete precast walls to ensure the stability of the structure. The timber roof structure serves as a support for the photovoltaic panels. BET Moselle Bois, a customer of Dlubal Software, was responsible for the structural analysis and design.
This project deals with structural evaluation against climatic loads and the utilization and seismic analysis of an existing telecommunications tower performed by SAQQARA INGENIERIA S.L., a customer of Dlubal Software. The structure is a lattice tower with a square section plan, made of steel cross-sections, with a radar and the necessary auxiliary equipment installed on it, including a spherical radome as a mimicry.
The building has a floor area of about 5,812 ft² and is intended for storage. The complex is divided into 10 different units, with common access from the inner courtyard, each equipped with a mezzanine for storing goods or equipment.
This project is about the construction of an elevator shaft to replace the existing staircase and provide access to the underpass. The shaft was made of surface components consisting of reinforced concrete, ensuring its stability and durability with control of cracking at the same time.
Quai M, which is the name of the new concert hall, opened in September 2022 and includes two halls for concerts as well as rehearsal and recording rooms. The project replaces the city's old "Fuzz'Yon" concert room, providing a new and modern space for music.
A new timber structure can be admired in Monbijoupark in the city of Bern, Switzerland. The gazebo was built during the park renovation and is to be used as a meeting place in the future. The unusual shape is particularly eye-catching and fits perfectly with the surroundings.
For many years, VM Architettura Integrata has been involved in the design of rainscreens for buildings of considerable size; in this particular case, the collaboration between Arch. Davide Prando and Eng. Marco Rota Nodari has enabled the further development of wind flow analyses, examining two towers with heights of about 393 ft and 295 ft (120 m and 90 m), respectively, in a digital wind tunnel.
This is a research and development project with the long-term goal to design a circular timber house that is energy-efficient and provides excellent living comfort using a rotation system according to the sun's position.
In Cologne, a new exhibition greenhouse and an orangery are going to enrich the Flora botanical garden. The exhibition greenhouse consists of three arched building sections that are connected to each other.
The Jewish community center, including a synagogue, is an all-round successful structure, fitting seamlessly into the cityscape of Regensburg, Germany. The connection of a community center in the northern part and a synagogue with a spherical dome in the southern part is something very special.
Our client, Maderas Besteiro, was in charge of drafting this emblematic project (structural analysis and design), involving the manufacture of all pieces, a numerical control, subsequent treatment, and finally, assembly management.
The tree tower has provided a 360-degree view of the "Avondale Forest Park" in Ireland since July 2022. At the same time, the country's first treetop path was created; it was opened by Micheal D. Higgins, President of Ireland.
Lokstadt, a new urban district, is under construction in the city of Winterthur, Switzerland. The first building to be completed is called "Crocodile". This residential building, which was BIM planned right from the start, is one of the largest timber structures in Switzerland.
The "Azerbaijan Pavilion" was an eye-catcher at Expo 2021 in Dubai. Simmetrico network and iDeas were responsible for the architecturally valuable design. Among other things, Dlubal customer Rubner Ingenieurholzbau created the structural analysis and design, and constructed the complex glued-laminated timber structure at its own site.
In order to increase the number of places in the René-Cassin college canteen in Éloyes, the Departmental Council launched major expansion works in 2020. This extension required the reconstruction of a new timber courtyard covering an area of 4,521 ft².
The new Desmet-Dardenne funeral parlor opened in the town of Chimay, France in 2021. In the search for an ecological construction, the choice focused on a structure made mainly of timber. Due to the free area of approximately 15,177 ft², the structure of this new funeral parlor allowed for gathering various funeral services in one place: a reception hall, workshop, store, offices, and storage space.
Suzhou is a well-known garden city in China, where nine of its classical gardens are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The project and design of Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre are based on Chinese gardens in order to create a lively and publicly accessible sports park. The stadium roof is currently the largest single-layer cable network structure with membrane roofing in East Asia.
A unique and extraordinary spiral staircase has been constructed in the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, BC, Canada. The staircase consists of a timber-concrete composite system (TCC) and spans a length of approximately 70 ft and a height of approximately 23 ft without intermediate supports.
The "Bamboo Stalactite" is a project representing Vietnam at the 16th edition of the Venice Biennale for Architecture. La Biennale di Architettura di Venezia is an international exhibition held every 2 years in Venice (Italy), in which architects from all over the world participate, presenting their projects.