Located in Officer, Victoria, Timbertop is a residential development that was completed in 2023. It showcases a hybrid structure – consisting of one level of suspended concrete and a mass timber roof structure.

Timber Design Studio (TDS) undertook the following roles as part of the project design team:

• Timber structural engineering.
• Procurement advice.
• Cost planning.
• LOD400 modelling of the timber structure.
• Construction planning in collaboration with the Early Contractor Involvement contractor.

Their LOD400 model, independent of a manufacturer, allowed the builder the opportunity to tender the market without fabricators having to take on any Design and Construct responsibilities.

A testament to the high-standard design and coordination, the timber framed level achieved a four day construction of the timber columns, beams and roof, a remarkable contrast compared to three weeks for the columns and suspended concrete slab on the first floor.

This project was delivered by our partner, Timber Design Studio (TDS). In 2023, TDS merged with BG&E after more than two years of partnership – to leverage TDS’ long history and expertise in mass timber construction in the advanced European market.