Lunawood in Anthrop Architects' Residences | Lunawood

Lunawood is a pioneer in decorative wood solutions, with 25 years of expertise in the thermal modification of wood. Their mission is to reconnect people with nature by bringing the calming essence of the forest into urban environments.

Lunawood ThermoWood® products were applied across multiple residential projects designed by Anthrop Architects in South Africa, demonstrating the use of thermally modified wood in environments characterized by high solar exposure and demanding climatic conditions.

Within the South African construction environment, where timber applications have historically been limited and climatic exposure can be severe, materials must provide consistent performance while remaining compatible with available construction practices. ThermoWood® was specified to support dimensional stability, durability, and reduced maintenance demands in projects exposed to strong ultraviolet radiation and temperature variation.

In a private residence in Pretoria, thermally modified wood was installed as decking, shade screens, and pergola roofing to create protected outdoor living areas while maintaining a consistent material palette throughout the building envelope. The availability of multiple profile dimensions and concealed fastening systems supported precise installation and long-term performance in exposed exterior conditions.

In the Serengeti Estate development, thermally modified wood was incorporated as exterior cladding elements within a residential environment designed to balance contemporary architectural expression with durable material solutions suitable for hot climates.

Similarly, in a modern villa located in Sable Hills Estate near Roodeplaat, thermally modified wood cladding was applied to the garage door system, demonstrating the flexibility of lightweight wood components for integrated façade applications.

These projects illustrate how thermally modified wood systems can be adapted to different architectural scales while maintaining consistent performance across varied residential contexts through the integration of decking, cladding, and shading systems within a unified material strategy.

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