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Accoya® marks entrance to Dublin City University

Fifty four imposing posts made from structural glulaminated Accoya were creatively arranged to complete the installation. At its highest point, the sculpture stands 16 metres above ground level, marking the prominent entrance to the twentieth century institution and home to Ireland''s largest arts centre, The Helix.

ZAP Architecture was appointed to lead the sculpture installation project following an international design competition organised by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Pol Gallagher, Creative Director of ZAP Architecture, explained: “The design celebrates the main entrance to DCU in the form of a bold forest of vertical timber elements, broken up by rich green spaces. Our design is about place-making, creating a striking and memorable visual identity for DCU both locally and on the international scene.”

“The Accoya glulam posts are clamped into the ground, so we''ve been able to complete the whole sculpture without using any steel parts which is a sustainable design. This wouldn''t have been possible with any other type of timber as there would have been far too many concerns about the durability of such an essential structural component.”

With exceptional standards of durability, Accoya is guaranteed for fifty years above ground, and 25 years below ground. Thanks to the revolutionary chemical modifications made during the acetylation process, swelling and shrinkage of Accoya is reduced by more than 75% compared to other wood species, and the wood is virtually rot proof.

Pol added: “This is the first time that ZAP Architecture has worked with Accoya, after it was recommended by Abbey Woods, the official distributor of Accoya in Ireland. The benefits of Accoya have been continually evident throughout the project, and the sustainable integrity of using naturally grown and sustainably harvested, high performance modified wood was a significant factor for all involved”

Phil Roche, Managing Director at Abbey Woods also explained “This is the first landmark structural project using Accoya to be completed in Ireland; the entire project team from start to finish were simply excellent to work with. The reputation of Accoya as the most versatile exterior timber product just keeps growing.

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