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RAU Architects and Ex Interiors build a wooden ‘cathedral’
The fully reconstructible Triodos Bank office is taking world firsts
Amsterdam, 13 September 2019 – Friday 6 September, Triodos Bank’s new, fully sustainable and circular office was officially delivered to the bank. RAU Architects and Ex Interiors have been commissioned by Triodos Bank and developer EDGE to design a fully, reconstructabe, wooden “cathedral” that sets the tone in a circular and sustainable manner worldwide. The office is the first large-scale, 100% wood, reconstructible office building. This building also serves as the first temporary material bank, and the CO2 footprint is minimal.

Image Courtesy © Triodos Bank Bert Rietberg for J.P. van Eesteren

• Architects: RAU architects
• Project: Triodos Bank
• Location: Driebergen-Zeist, The Netherlands
• Photography: Ossip van Duivenbode | RAU, Triodos Bank Bert Rietberg for J.P. van Eesteren

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