Timber iQ February - March 2018 // Issue: 36 | Page 33

PROJECTS
Distinctive curves and forms made from bamboo are emphasised throughout the shopping mall.
The contrast of the white walls enhances the dynamic feeling generated by
the architecture.
with the natural bamboo enhances the
dynamic feeling generated by
the architecture.
Large rounded bamboo pillars form the
eye-catchers: here the bamboo flows from
the floor to the ceiling. With great sense of
detail, the bamboo panels have been
processed into columns that almost
seamlessly flow into the ceiling beams.
Thanks to the curves in the ceiling, an
impression of motion is created. In the central
area, the counters of the information centre
and a bar are also made with Moso bamboo.
Various restaurants and shops also opted for
bamboo floors and furniture. In fact, bamboo
is visible everywhere in CityLife
Shopping district.
More than 2 500m² of bamboo panels,
70 000m of bamboo beams and 1 000m² of
bamboo veneer have been used in the interior
of the mall. The architects selected Moso high
density bamboo in the warm colour caramel.
This material is far harder than most types of
wood, because it is made from compressed
bamboo strips. The high density and hardness
not only ensure high durability, but also meet
strict fire safety requirements. For CityLife
Shopping District, a careful colour selection
has been executed, to ensure that the
ceilings, floors and counters fit well together.
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