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The Salvation Army
Location
Essex
Year
2008
Architect
Hudson Architects
A worship hall constructed from cross-laminated timber. The external envelope is zinc clad and the panels are arranged to form a large assembly hall as well as cellular ancillary spaces.
Awards:
RIBA Award, 2010
The technology is exploited with a wide range of cut-outs including a thirteen metre tall tower element made from a single timber panel.
All walls, floors and roof were fully prefabricated and erected in 24 days.
