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Timber That Elevates Architecture

Abodo® Vulcan timber gives architects the freedom to create with the warmth of wood, supported by durability, stability and proven performance.

The most memorable architecture brings together material, place and purpose. Vulcan offers a distinctive yet versatile material language, equally at home within a natural landscape, across a precisely detailed residential façade or as part of an immersive hospitality experience.

Discover how leading architects are using Vulcan to create buildings with enduring beauty, character and connection to their surroundings.

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Historic Aitken House: Architects - Jefcoate Anderson, Photographer - Mike Krause

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Community and Cultural Architecture
Storm King Art Center - Hudson Valley, New York

Set within 500 acres of rolling fields and forested hills, Storm King Art Center is one of the world’s most celebrated outdoor museums. Its new Welcome Pavilions form the first point of contact for visitors. Vulcan Cladding in Protector™ – Patina helps the buildings sit quietly within the landscape, complementing the existing stone architecture while supporting the museum’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Chosen for its stability through seasonal change, refined appearance and rapidly renewable source, Vulcan brings together the natural and technical qualities demanded by this significant cultural project.

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Storm King Art Center: Architect - WXY Studio and Heneghan Peng Architects, Photographer - Richard Barns

Premium Residential Architecture
House on Sag Harbor - The Hamptons, New York

A refined waterfront home shaped by clarity, restraint and extraordinary attention to detail, House on Sag Harbor draws inspiration from the simplicity of traditional barn forms. Two perpendicular structures create an elegant silhouette while opening the home towards expansive views across Sag Harbor Bay.

Vulcan Cladding was carefully tested through multiple seasons to understand how its surface, colour and grain would respond to changing light. A fine-textured finish softens reflections and brings greater depth and richness to the façade, while the timber’s engineered stability and durability support the longevity expected of this exceptional home.

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House on Sag Harbor: Architect - 1100 Architect, Photographer - Eric Petschek

Commercial Architecture
Food Innovation Precinct - Mandurah, Western Australia

Th precinct brings commercial innovation, scientific research and food production together across three interconnected hubs. Exposed steel is balanced by Vulcan® Cladding in warm Straw and contrasting black finishes, with Vulcan Screening in Protector™ – Manuka creating texture, shade and visual continuity across the precinct.

Its thermally modified, engineered vertical grain provides the stability required in extreme temperatures, while its verified carbon-storing properties supported the project’s environmental objectives.

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Food Innovation Precinct: Architects - i2c Architects, Photographer - Silvertone Photography

Luxury Hospitality Architecture
Noka Lodge - Lincolnshire, England

Set beside a lake within the English countryside, Noka Lodge transforms a simple building form into a distinctive luxury retreat. Studio Mills Design drew on Japanese barn architecture and the rhythm of traditional Shoji screens to create a finely gridded façade with depth, texture and visual calm. Clear-grade Vulcan Cladding in a weathered grey finish accentuates the architectural lines while allowing the building to settle naturally into its rural surroundings.

Its enhanced stability is particularly valuable within Lincolnshire’s high-rainfall climate, helping the precisely coordinated façade retain its refined appearance through changing temperature and moisture levels.

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Noka Lodge: Architects - Studio Mills Design, Photographer - Richard Gooding Photography

Innovation – Tried and Tested
Lifetime Beauty and Performance
  • Vulcan Timber has Durability Class 1 (EN350)
  • 25-year warranty for cladding, panelling and screening (refer to warranty conditions).
  • Heat tempered with a proprietary thermally modification system developed over 15+ years for superior stability and durability.
  • Consistent unique engineered vertical grain resulting in a premium and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  • Vulcan Cladding is virtually knot free sourced from clears grade timber with no visible defects.
  • Vulcan is made from FSC® certified plantation New Zealand grown Radiata with full chain of custody verification.
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Crooked Tree Lodge: Architects - Scally Design + Construct, Photographer - Tysen Kay

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