DP Bois offices
Coubon (Haute-Loire, France)
When THT Wood Enhances Office Architecture
The combination of materials can transform a building into a true architectural statement. For the DP Bois Valconex offices in Orzilhac, Coubon (43), this harmony was achieved through hardwood—more specifically, thermally modified poplar (THT).
Here, wood does more than simply cover a façade. It interacts with concrete and aluminum, bringing warmth and a natural touch to a modern, technical structure. It becomes a subtle link between materiality and the activities carried out inside, reflecting both the company’s expertise and high standards.
Enhancing Materials : The Role of THT Wood
Why choose wood for a contemporary and industrial project ?
Hardwood is an exceptional material for enhancing bespoke projects, whether traditional or contemporary. Its ability to blend with various materials makes it a preferred choice for modern façades.
In this project, thermally modified poplar (THT) was selected. This treatment gives the wood outstanding durability and natural resistance to weather conditions, while preserving its aesthetic qualities. The material thus becomes decorative, functional, and long-lasting.
Transparency and Graphic Lines
How can a sense of lightness be created in a modern structure ?
At the entrance of the offices, the THT poplar cladding plays a key role. Thanks to the arrangement of sections, the wood allows light to filter through, creating a sense of transparency toward the interior.
The combination of materials—wood, concrete, and aluminum—highlights the vertical and horizontal lines of the building, reinforcing its modern and graphic architecture. This composition balances solidity and lightness, technique and aesthetics.
A Responsible and Sustainable Choice
Why opt for hardwood in contemporary construction ?
Hardwood, and particularly THT poplar, is a renewable and recyclable resource. Choosing this material means opting for an ecological and sustainable solution that contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports responsible construction.
In a context where contemporary architecture often favors technical materials, integrating wood reintroduces a connection to nature—even in modern and industrial projects.
Technical Details That Make the Difference
The cladding used for this project comes from the Côtéparc® range, profile BARD 105, with the following characteristics :
- Species : Thermally modified poplar (THT)
- Sections : 40 × 40 mm, planed on four sides, finger-jointed boards, PU glued
- Installation type : Open-joint cladding (claire-voie)
These features ensure not only a refined aesthetic finish but also optimal durability suited to outdoor use and architectural requirements.
Harmony Between Activity and Architecture
Beyond technical and aesthetic aspects, the choice of materials also reflects the activities carried out within these offices. The warmth of wood, combined with the modernity of concrete and aluminum, embodies the company’s identity: innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible.
A Complete Project Designed to Last
This project perfectly illustrates how THT wood can be integrated into contemporary architecture, creating elegance, transparency, and durability.
Thanks to the complementarity of materials and the precision of execution, the DP Bois Valconex offices now offer a perfect balance between modernity and natural warmth, aesthetics and functionality.
Cladding from the Côtéparc® range : BARD 105 profile
Species : THT poplar
Sections : 40 x 40 mm, planed on 4 sides, finger-jointed boards, PU bonding
Method of laying : Clerestory
Project commissioned by : DP Bois Valconex , (43700 Coubon) http://www.dpenergie.fr/
Architects : M+C Architecture, Amandine Masut & Dimitri Croze, (43000 Le Puy en Velay) http://www.mc-architecture.com/
Photo credits : Ducerf Groupe – DP Bois Valconex
