Having gained great knowledge and experience in the trade, Liebmann moved to Canada in 1999 to help Golden’s first timber-framing company adopt CAD drawing software, an at-the-time innovative tool used to design timber-frames digitally. Mass timber-a climate-friendly building option due to its carbon-storing properties- involves the construction of large solid wall and roof panels where layers of wood are connected using glue, nails, screws, or in the case of DLT, wooden dowels, making it a truly sustainable 100% wood product. While in Switzerland, he was part of the team that developed dowel-laminated timber (DLT), a type of mass timber product now growing in popularity in Canada. In 1986, Liebmann completed his apprenticeship as a timber-framer in Switzerland, followed by a Master’s at the Higher Technical School of Wood Biel, where he specialized in wood engineering, building envelope physics, CAD drawing and CNC machine programming. “Timber-framing is post and beam construction, with heavy and large-sized timbers and traditional joinery,” explains Liebmann. Oxford North’s Phase 1a is targeting practical completion in Q2 2025.Īcting on behalf of Oxford North Ventures for the cycle pavilion were Fletcher Priest Architects, Savills, AKT II, Hoare Lea, Gustafson Porter + Bowman, Pritchard Themis, Turner & Townend Alinea, OFR Consultants, People Friendly Design, Gardiner & Theobald, and QCIC.We caught up with Sigi Liebmann - a Swiss master timber-framer who has been in the business for over 35 years - to learn more about his journey to starting International Timberframes, a successful timber-framing and dowel-laminated timber (DLT) business in Golden, BC. It is about ensuring the building is visible and accessible from all sides meaning that, along with the A40 and A44 cycle improvements, the decision to cycle to and from Oxford North will be as easy as possible.” “Our two-storey approach reduces the building’s footprint and the main enclosed body of the pavilion being raised off the ground will deliver views across the market square. With Oxford, one of the UK’s leading cycling cities, it will give bicycle use the prominence it deserves within the new urban district being created. Philip Pryke, senior associate, Fletcher Priest Architects, added: “We are thrilled that our designs for Oxford North’s new timber cycle pavilion have been given the green light. “The pavilion will provide secure long and short-stay spaces and repair facilities serving our three first-phase buildings that are currently under construction.” The circular timber structure will act as a focal point, adjacent to the recently consented, enhanced and expanded Red Hall, the central landscape and market square. “We have positioned the pavilion in a key location at the masterplan’s heart to celebrate the bicycle as a mode of sustainable transport. In addition to the architectural design, the project team has included sustainability, accessibility and inclusive design consultants and lighting, fire and security engineers.ĭavid Camp, chief executive officer, Stanhope said: “This decision is great news for cyclists! Our project is focused on transforming local travel habits and making cycling more convenient and sustainable for those working and visiting in the future. CGI of the first floor interior providing 191 secure long-stay cycle places It will include a power gully on the stairs to assist in carrying bicycles, along with ground-floor short-stay spaces and a bike repair station. The new pavilion will provide 191 first-floor secure long-stay cycle spaces dedicated to people working in the Red Hall and Building 1 & 2. Oxford North Ventures is the joint venture company of Thomas White Oxford, the development company of St John’s College, Cadillac Fairview and Stanhope. The prominent two-storey radial building, designed by the project’s master planners, Fletcher Priest Architects, on behalf of Oxford North Ventures, was inspired by wheel spokes, and will be located in the new market square alongside the Red Hall and central park. The pavilion will offer secure long-stay and short-stay cycling spaces as part of phase 1a of the new £700 million innovation district. Oxford City Council has approved the development of a distinctive timber cycle pavilion in the central area of Oxford North.
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