Wood inspires

How are work environments changing—and what role does wood play in this? On November 11, 2026, Wüest Partner will bring together leading figures from the fields of architecture, wood construction, and real estate development in Zurich. Timbatec is supporting the «City of Wood» event series as a sponsor and partner.

In the new construction of the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital in Wolhusen, wood, corrugated fiber-cement panels, and striking canopies define the building’s appearance. Timbatec designed the non-load-bearing facade structure and resolved complex details at the junctions between the timber structure, the concrete framework, and the building’s drainage system.

The Tages-Anzeiger reports on the new Eschenberg Forestry Center in Winterthur. This extraordinary timber construction project makes extensive use of locally sourced materials: Over 95 percent of the wood used in the building comes from the city’s own forest—designed by roosarchitekten and Timbatec.

Four projects featuring engineering services provided by Timbatec were recognized at the «best architects 27 award.» The award-winning buildings in Baar, Zurich, and Ittigen showcase the breadth of sophisticated timber construction design—from a mega-timber truss spanning 35 meters to the careful renovation of historic structures.

For the past ten years, Simon Huser has been contributing his extensive knowledge of timber construction and his passion for innovative hybrid construction methods to Timbatec. As a project manager, he oversees challenging projects with technical expertise, foresight, and a clear focus on quality, costs, and deadlines.

Twenty years, numerous projects, and many shared successes: Our photo gallery showcases milestones that have shaped our Zurich location and helped shape Timbatec’s development. A heartfelt thank you to our customers and business partners—we look forward to many more projects together.

Two projects involving Timbatec Holzbauingenieure have been nominated for the Swiss Arc Award: the Wiesental School in Baar and the Buchholzstrasse residential development in Zurich. The nomination recognizes projects that set new standards in architecture, structural engineering, and execution. Show your support and vote now.

Combining structural engineering, building physics, and sustainability: With the start of earthwork and excavation, the official kickoff for the Pichlmühle in Nussdorf am Attersee has taken place. Now that the construction plans have been finalized, work is beginning on this forward-looking hotel and apartment project located right on the shores of Lake Attersee.

Innovative wood-frame walls with openings (WMOE) enhance efficiency, sustainability, and architectural freedom. Thanks to research at ETH Zurich, BUAS, EMPA and Timbatec’s applied expertise, structural systems are becoming more stable, more economical, and structurally optimized—a forward-looking approach to modern timber construction.

The «Timber City» event series by Wüest Partner showcases how timber construction is shaping the transformation of the construction and real estate industries. Timbatec is supporting the two events on June 17 and November 11, 2026, as a sponsor and partner. At these events, experts will discuss current developments and practical solutions.

At the Wood Construction Congress in Brixen, Timbatec demonstrated what defines modern wood construction: not just spectacular projects, but above all well-thought-out, resource-efficient solutions. The focus was on construction, material use, and new technologies with an eye toward CO₂ reduction and circularity.

Precise construction planning is key: For the new upper secondary school in Ins, Bern, Timbatec developed detailed solutions for the structural framework, connections, and interfaces. This formed the basis for an efficient and seamless implementation of the timber construction project.

The project to expand the Paul Reinhart Elementary School in Weinfelden stands out for its clean, wood-based design, high flexibility, and respectful approach to the existing structure. At its core are an efficient structural concept, modular designs, and a construction method tailored to the materials used, ensuring long-term usability.

This spring, six new interns began their internships at various Timbatec locations. Janik, David, Christian, Leander, Stefan, and Greg: Welcome to the Timbatec family. We wish you an inspiring, educational, and enriching internship year.

The «Esplanade» proposal by Ramser Schmid Architekten GmbH (architecture and general planning) emerged as the winning project from among the 25 submissions. Aschwanden & Partner, Zurich, together with Timbatec Holzbauingenieure, are responsible for the civil engineering aspects of the project.

Wood is not just a label, but a conscious approach to building. Precisely because the term «sustainability» is often overused, it’s worth taking a fresh look. What if we approached Residential construction not from the perspective of materials, but rather from the perspective of factors such as cost-effectiveness, performance, flexibility, sound insulation, fire safety, durability, and energy consumption?

Fabian Schlatter has joined the Bern site management team, replacing Armin Schawalder, who will be setting up the new Timbatec site in eastern Switzerland in St. Gallen. The chairmanship of the Bern site management team remains in the capable hands of Lukas Rüeggsegger and his Bern management team, which consists of Philipp Lutz and new member Fabian Schlatter.

Congratulations, Alois Räber, on your company's 10th anniversary. For a decade, your name has been synonymous with sound engineering expertise. As a timber engineer and proven fire protection specialist, you combine timber structural engineering, design, and execution reliability—from concept to implementation of challenging projects.