Accoya, the world-leading modified wood product manufactured by Accsys Technologies, has been selected as the main cladding material for The Academy of the Jewish Museum in Berlin.
Designed as an extension to the current Jewish Museum, the 25,000 sq ft one storey Academy has been created with cube shaped timber structures which will house the museum’s library, archives and education centre.
The selection of timber as the primary construction material has been a poignant decision. The use of wood represents the wooden crates used to transport books and precious objects.
Manufactured using Accsys Technologies’ proprietary process, Accoya is one of the most advanced modified wood products on the market delivering outstanding levels of performance, stability and durability. In most cases matching or exceeding the performance attributes of tropical hardwoods, it also boasts excellent environmental credentials by using wood sourced from FSC certified and sustainable forests – while being 100% non-toxic.
Joerg Neben, Accoya Project Manager for Roggemann who oversaw the project installation, said: “Accoya was, and always has been, a fantastic product to work with. For such significant architectural projects as this, a reliable and durable material able to withstand challenges of the external environment over a long period of time is key, and Accoya meets each of these demands.”
Bryan Crennell, Sales and Marketing Director for Accsys Technologies, said: “We’re delighted that Accoya has been chosen for the cladding of this striking and significant building. With durability guaranteed for 50 years above ground, this will enable The Academy to support the museum in telling the story of the Jewish people in Germany for many years to come.”