Exterior Cladding
- Product
- CUSTOM
- Species
- Acetylated Radiata Pine
- Notes
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FSC®-Certified: FSC® Mix 70%
Select Grade
Tongue and Groove (T&G)
Surface-4-Sides (S4S)
The Lawrenceville School Tsai Commons and Field House
Lawrenceville, NJ
Architect: Sasaki
Contractor: Sloan & Company
Contractor: Sloan & Company
Project Overview
At The Lawrenceville School, Tsai Commons and Field House brings dining, athletics, and community gathering spaces together within a single campus destination centered on student wellness. Reimagining the school’s historic field house, the project integrates a two-level dining hall, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, and flexible event spaces that foster connection, collaboration, and everyday campus life.
At the heart of the building is the Harkness Courtyard, an elliptical gathering space inspired by the school’s Harkness Method of student-centered learning, where discussion and collaboration are encouraged around an oval table.
Recognition
The Architect’s Newspaper, Best of Design Awards, Honorable Mention – Education Category
Material Selection & Performance
The Harkness Courtyard is clad in CUSTOM FSC®-Certified acetylated wood, selected for its warmth, natural character, and exceptional long-term performance. The wood creates a seamless transition between the surrounding landscape and the interior, reinforcing the courtyard’s role as a welcoming communal space.
Engineered through Accoya®’s patented acetylation process, the material offers outstanding dimensional stability, durability, and resistance to moisture, making it ideally suited for both interior and exterior applications. Its combination of performance and sustainability supports the project’s commitment to creating healthy, enduring spaces for future generations of students.
Project Team
Sasaki offers a holistic approach to design through architecture, interior design, urban design, space planning, landscaping, and civil engineering. Through 70 years of practice their designs have focused on diverse perspectives, blended disciplines, and community engagement, with a focus on sustainability, resilience, and inclusive design.
Established in 1962, Sloan & Company is a full-service interior/exterior systems contractor, bringing art to life through wood paneling, trim, molding, door, and cabinet creation and installation. The recipient of several awards and honors, they service educational, medical, and multi-resident facilities.
