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HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER, from wood to wonders
      HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER, from wood to wonders

      Temple on Mount Banahaw

      Mount Banahaw, Philippines

      © Neal Barry / DnA Architects
      © Neal Barry / DnA Architects
      © Neal Barry / DnA Architects
      © Neal Barry / DnA Architects

      This very special wooden structure is a gift from a wealthy businessman to his spiritual master in the Philippines. The construction follows "mathematical proportions of sacred geometry" and consists of glued laminated timber in special forms. The temple is completely open, has a diameter of 40 m and holds 500 people.

      Project information
      Location: Mount Banahaw, Philippines
      Customer: TimberConcept
      Architect: Wayne Dufty, DnA Architects Perth, Australia
      Design and construction: Brian Nelson, Capital House Perth, Australia
      Year of construction: 2015
      Time for building: about 6 month
      Products used: Glued laminated timber in special forms including CNC
      Special features: The basic concept of construction follows the "mathematical proportions of sacred geometry".