Story at a glance:
- Wood will never go out of style, as evident in these editor’s picks for fall.
- From furniture to all-over application, the look and feel of wood is showing up across commercial project types.
Lightweight panels inside commercial spaces, clever wall coverings that add movement, and classic wood tables that seem at home in any setting, these are just some of the wood solutions and projects bringing a forest feel to your next endeavor.
Cut by Mizetto
Made in Sweden, the new Cut table is made from wide solid wood planks and follows the natural geometry of the tree. The tabletop preserves the timber’s original contours, allowing the material to remain visible in its final form. Developed in-house by Mizetto Lab, the result is a table with a strong architectural presence that naturally defines the room around it.
Ripple by Submaterial
“I have always been intrigued by bent lamination processes and products, an interest that has anchored both my architectural education and my professional career, heavily inspired by the iconic work of Eames and Kartell,” says Submaterial Lead Designer Damián Garduño about Ripple. The Ripple wall covering is made of 100% VOC-free cork sourced from Portugal and responsibly sourced wood. The panels install on a simple z-clip system, making specification and installation straightforward. “I am incredibly proud of our integration of a cork core, which makes up over a third of the product’s material composition,” Garduño says. “This represents a brand-new material technology and production workflow for us. Because cork-core bent lamination is virtually unseen in contemporary furniture and product design, it’s exciting to contribute something truly novel to the larger design and manufacturing community.”
The University of British Columbia MacIsaac Health Building
Completed in late 2025, The University of British Columbia (UBC) MacIsaac Health Building in Vancouver was designed by Perkins&Will and Schmidt Hammer Lassen. It’s the first building on UBC’s Vancouver campus to achieve the Canadian Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard certification. Mass timber plays a central role in the 270,000-square-foot project’s low-carbon strategy while paying homage to the Pacific Northwest’s rich building traditions. The LEED Gold project uses Douglas Fir from forests in Washington and British Columbia with a timber structure throughout public spaces, including around a skylit atrium that serves as a point of connection. The glue laminated timber was produced by Vaagen Timbers.
Cover Sign by Rimadesio
Cover Sign by Rimadesio evolves the Cover system with a new veneered aluminum hinged door, characterized by thin vertical elements in the same veneer, with a visual lightness and strong expressive value. Envisioned by designer Giuseppe Bavuso, Cover Sign is available in light oak, thermo-treated oak, and walnut.
3/8” Comb Light FR by Think Lightweight
This advanced, lightweight panel was designed specifically for commercial and institutional environments requiring strict fire safety compliance and robust strength. The panel by Think Lightweight was engineered with a fire-rated 3/8” cell honeycomb core sandwiched between fire-rated 3mm HDF/MDF facing, providing maximum strength without the heavy load. It’s ideal for demanding applications that require stringent safety standards across the health care, retail, office, education, and hospitality sectors. Finish with a variety of edge options.
