Could a dome weighing tens of thousands of tons stay up without them? Was there enough timber in Tuscany for the scaffolding and templates that would be needed to shape the dome’s masonry?

The timber Click-on Battens from Sculptform can be used as wall, ceiling or facade cladding in either internal or external applications. The timber battens are simply push-clicked onto concealed ...

Significant decay was found across the entire upper dome of the pavilion including its central timber post, the trust said. Repairs on the 200-year-old dome cost £65,000 and took five months to ...

The architects chose a Spotted Gum timber finish for the battens, providing a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. The battens' slimline design and unique dome profiling complement the curved ...

The dome is given a focal position under a free-form timber structure to create a strong interior space and a telling exterior character. The roof mediates between the tall dome and the low ...