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The Government of Samoa Fale

The Government of Samoa Fale

Traditional building methods have been scaled-up to make a large community space while maintaining the sense of enclosure and detail. Great richness is derived from the shaped and honed timbers with traditional bound joints (tafa). The large and elegantly curved and lathed glulam rafters suggest traditional fale construction while demonstrating the use of advanced timber machining technology.


Offsite Design acted as DfMA Consultant, providing fabrication modelling and 2D shop drawings.

Builder: Haydn & Rollett

Architect: Walker Community Architects

Engineer: Markplan Consulting

Fabricator: Timberlab Solutions


Awards:

2017 Timber Design Awards - 

Winner: Interior Innovation

PHOTO CREDITS:

Haydn & Rollett; Milti Stefadouros

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