Highly Visual Laminated Timber for Wellness Retreat Centre Pergolas

Located in the South Island of New Zealand, Aro Hā is just a short drive from Queenstown. The project was managed by Triple Star Project Management and designed by Tennent + Brown Architects, and as the building was to be exposed, it needed a highly visual timber product as its structure.

Techlam offered an ideal solution utilising Visual Appearance Grade Laminated Timber. Working with Triple Star Project Management, Techlam pre-assembled the entire structure in its plant beforehand, to ensure it would be a perfect fit on site, before being disassembled and packaged for delivery.

All knife plates and hardware were checked and tested for correct fit prior to leaving the plant, and the timber was successfully delivered to the site and assembled with no issues.

The final result is stunning and the group of buildings blend perfectly with the surroundings. The structural laminated timber has been left natural, and over time has developed an appealing patina which further integrates the structures into the natural environment.

Visual Appearance Grade Glulam provides projects with a high quality finish and is suitable for any application where timber is exposed to view.

Project Details

Location: Wyuna Preserve, South Island, New Zealand
Client: Aro Hã Wellness Retreat
Architect: Tennent + Brown Architects
Structural Engineer: Dunning Thornton Consultants
Builder: Triple Star Project Management
Products Used: Fully Detailed 3D pergolas, Simple Portal Frames
Date: Spring 2013

Glulaminated Visual Appearance Grade

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Techlam Trade's Visual Appearance Grades are the best choice for any application where timber members are exposed to view.

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Techlam Laminated Timber Posts and Beams can be used in all forms of construction where the structure relies on AS/NZS 1170: 2002. The design and use must be in accordance with Techlam specifications, design criteria and selection tables.

If installed in accordance with the Techlam installation requirements, Techlam laminated posts and beams and Techlam structural laminated flooring will comply with the performance clauses of the Building Code:

Structure B1/AS1: meets the requirements of B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b, f, j, m, q) B1.3.4 (a, b, c, d, e); AS 1170:2002 for engineering span tables; AS/NZS 1328:1998 and AS5068 for building element.
Durability B2/AS1: meets the requirements of B2.3.1(a) B2.3.2. All timber is treated in accordance with NZS 3640. Techlam does not carry out this treatment, Techlam relies upon its suppliers as they are all third party accredited.
Protection from Fire C: APA Evaluation of Char Rate (ASTM E119), TT-118, January 2015; meets the requirements of C6.3 C6.4. Where members are required to have a fire resistance rating the designer can use the following standards for FRR design: TT-118 OR: NZS 3603:1993 (section 9).
Hazardous Building Materials F2/AS1: meets the requirements of F2.3.1. Timber treatment suppliers meet NZS3640, which includes flash-off requirements.

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