PLP Architecture unveils the design for London's first timber tower

Over the last few decades, the trend of building with timber has expanded to include high-rises. Architects are recognizing the versatility of wood by building innovative timber-framed structures that offer an alternative to traditional steel and concrete construction. PLP Architecture and researchers from the University of Cambridge teamed up to design London's first timber tower and, if realized, the city's second tallest building, after The Shard. The 80-story Oakwood Tower will house...

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