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SACRED RESONANCE / NATURE’S CHURCHCONCEPT 04 · BUILD MANUAL

One church.
One stage at a time.

A visual guide to the proposed construction sequence. Keep the overview and detail beside the three actions for each stage.

DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
The site has not been selected. Foundations, member sizes, part quantities, fixings, temporary works and approved occupancy have not been engineered. Complete these before ordering parts or building. The project team confirms the final assembly sequence.

00. Before step 1

  1. Choose and investigate the site

    Survey the ground, soil, water and access. Plan construction deliveries and crane positions separately from the 3.3 km visitor trail.

  2. Complete the construction package

    Coordinate architectural, structural, fire, access, acoustic and services drawings. Assign part numbers, quantities, connection details and inspection hold points.

  3. Be ready to start

    Secure the required permissions and municipal start clearance (startbesked), and agree the construction, lifting, weather-protection and site-safety plans.

01 / Foundation02 / Timber frame03 / Roof structure04 / Wings & towers05 / Weather skin06 / Windows & doors07 / Quiet services08 / Interior & sound09 / Symbols & layout10 / Check & open

Shared hall: 14.00 × 22.65 m · outer ridge: 8.65 m above ±0 · towers: 14.00 m overall. The golden ratio guides the form, not structural sizing. Part codes identify groups, not a bill of materials.

Guidance: Boverket · building processTräGuiden · assembly planningSvenskt Trä · timber handling
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 01DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

01. Foundation — Make a dry, level base.

Start with the ground. Keep timber clear of moisture and establish the finished floor level.

Step 1: Foundation — construction overviewStart with the ground. Keep timber clear of moisture and establish the finished floor level. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 01 / FOUNDATIONSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 1: Foundation — assembly principleOne possible ground-bearing arrangement. The site may require a different foundation. Layers are separated for clarity; no thicknesses are specified. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 01 / FOUNDATIONASSEMBLY PRINCIPLEF3 · Foundation / slabInsulation / moisture controlF2 · Drainage / capillary breakF1 · Checked bearing ground123DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
One possible ground-bearing arrangement. The site may require a different foundation. Layers are separated for clarity; no thicknesses are specified.
1 / F1 Prepared ground2 / F2 Drainage & moisture protection3 / F3 Engineered foundation
  1. Prepare the formation

    Set out from the survey and foundation drawing. Excavate to the designed formation; have the exposed ground checked before covering it.

  2. Prepare the hidden layers

    Install the specified drainage, ground-moisture protection and insulation. Coordinate service entries, tower bases and entrance levels before they are concealed.

  3. Complete and survey the base

    Build the selected foundation to its structural drawings. Record levels and anchor positions; allow required curing before loading.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Ground condition, hidden layers, service entries, levels and anchor positions accepted before frame erection.

Have ready Ground investigation; foundation and drainage drawings; setting-out coordinates; reinforcement and anchor schedules; inspection and curing requirements.

Team Groundworks contractor · structural engineer · surveyor

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 01 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 02DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

02. Timber frame — Raise the first stable frame.

The arched timber form becomes a structure through a coordinated design and erection plan.

Step 2: Timber frame — construction overviewThe arched timber form becomes a structure through a coordinated design and erection plan. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 02 / TIMBER FRAMESAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 2: Timber frame — assembly principleExploded base-connection principle. The connector, moisture separation and anchor system are engineered together. No bolt pattern or fastening specification is implied. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 02 / TIMBER FRAMEASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE1T1 · Timber member2T2 · Designed connectionSurveyed foundation3T3 · Temporary braceDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Exploded base-connection principle. The connector, moisture separation and anchor system are engineered together. No bolt pattern or fastening specification is implied.
1 / T1 Timber frame units2 / T2 Designed base connections3 / T3 Temporary bracing
  1. Check and identify the parts

    Match each timber member and connector to the supplier’s numbered assembly drawing. Check condition, supports and the prepared base.

  2. Lift and secure the first unit

    The erection team uses the approved lifting sequence and designed base connections. Install the specified temporary bracing as the unit is erected.

  3. Repeat and connect

    Erect the remaining units in the designed order, connecting and bracing each stage. Survey the frame before roof installation.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON The erection supervisor confirms stage stability, connections and surveyed alignment before the next lift.

Have ready Member and connection schedule; lifting points and plant; erection sequence; temporary-works design; weather limits and inspection records.

Team Timber supplier · erection team · structural engineer

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 02 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 03DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

03. Roof structure — Connect the frames above.

Complete the load path and bracing before treating the roof as a stable platform.

Step 3: Roof structure — construction overviewComplete the load path and bracing before treating the roof as a stable platform. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 03 / ROOF STRUCTURESAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 3: Roof structure — assembly principleThe ridge and eave keep the shared architectural profile. Member sizes, spacing and the structural deck are not yet designed. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 03 / ROOF STRUCTUREASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE3R3 · Deck / roof panels2R2 · Designed bracing1R1 · Roof structureOuter ridge 8.65 m · eave 5.35 m above ±0DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
The ridge and eave keep the shared architectural profile. Member sizes, spacing and the structural deck are not yet designed.
1 / R1 Roof members2 / R2 Roof bracing3 / R3 Structural roof deck
  1. Install the roof members

    Fit the specified rafters or roof units to the verified frame using the supplier’s member marks and connection drawings.

  2. Complete the roof bracing

    Install the designed bracing and ties. Keep temporary supports until the engineer’s removal criteria have been met.

  3. Form the roof deck

    Install the designed deck or roof panels in the agreed sequence, with fall protection and temporary weather protection in place.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Roof connections, permanent bracing and bearing points accepted before temporary bracing is removed or loads are added.

Have ready Roof member layout; connection details; diaphragm/bracing design; allowable construction loads; safe access and weather-protection plan.

Team Timber erection team · temporary-works designer

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 03 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 04DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

04. Wings & towers — Build the supporting volumes.

The two towers and lower side rooms belong to the same form, with their own foundations and stability design.

Step 4: Wings & towers — construction overviewThe two towers and lower side rooms belong to the same form, with their own foundations and stability design. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 04 / WINGS & TOWERSSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 4: Wings & towers — assembly principleTower units are shown apart to explain the sequence, not to prescribe prefabrication sizes. The concept height includes the finial. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 04 / WINGS & TOWERSASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE1V1 · Lower side rooms2V2 · Stable tower stages3V3 · Roof cap & finialOverall height 14.00 mDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Tower units are shown apart to explain the sequence, not to prescribe prefabrication sizes. The concept height includes the finial.
1 / V1 Side-room structures2 / V2 Tower structures3 / V3 Tower caps & finials
  1. Connect the side rooms

    Erect the lower wings from their own member drawings. Coordinate their links to the hall, movement joints and roof junctions.

  2. Assemble the towers in stages

    Use the tower-specific lifting and bracing plan. Inspect each stable stage before the next tower section is lifted.

  3. Fit the caps and finials

    Install designed roof caps and securely fixed finials. Coordinate lightning protection and safe maintenance access where required.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Each tower’s load path, lateral stability, connections and junctions are accepted before enclosure.

Have ready Tower calculations and foundation design; staged erection plan; wing and tower junction details; finial fixings; access strategy.

Team Structural engineer · specialist timber erection team

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 04 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 05DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

05. Weather skin — Keep rain out. Let timber dry.

Turn the structure into a continuous, insulated enclosure, including roof-to-wall junctions.

Step 5: Weather skin — construction overviewTurn the structure into a continuous, insulated enclosure, including roof-to-wall junctions. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 05 / WEATHER SKINSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 5: Weather skin — assembly principleFunctional layers only. Their order, materials, ventilation and thickness depend on the selected wall and roof system. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 05 / WEATHER SKINASSEMBLY PRINCIPLEOUTSIDEINSIDE1E1 · Weather layers2E2 · Insulated enclosure3E3 · Cladding & drainageDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Functional layers only. Their order, materials, ventilation and thickness depend on the selected wall and roof system.
1 / E1 Weather covering2 / E2 Insulation & moisture-control layers3 / E3 Cladding & drainage
  1. Close the roof against rain

    Install the specified roof build-up, covering and flashings. Resolve ridges, valleys, tower junctions and temporary rain protection.

  2. Continue the wall layers

    Install the designed insulation, air and moisture-control layers. Join the wall and roof layers continuously around junctions and openings.

  3. Add the outer finish

    Fit the selected ventilated cladding and rainwater system. Check drainage routes and keep water away from timber and foundations.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Rain protection, drainage, material moisture and continuity of concealed layers recorded before closing the next layer.

Have ready Coordinated roof/wall sections; moisture and energy design; fire requirements; opening and junction details; material specifications.

Team Envelope contractor · moisture specialist · designers

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 05 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 06DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

06. Windows & doors — Close the openings carefully.

Bring in daylight while keeping the envelope continuous and the entrance usable.

Step 6: Windows & doors — construction overviewBring in daylight while keeping the envelope continuous and the entrance usable. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 06 / WINDOWS & DOORSSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 6: Windows & doors — assembly principleSchematic window sill and wall junction. A low entrance threshold needs its own accessible, weatherproof detail. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 06 / WINDOWS & DOORSASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE1O1 · Supported window2O2 · Continuous seals3O3 · Drained junctionSill principle · entrance threshold detailed separatelyDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Schematic window sill and wall junction. A low entrance threshold needs its own accessible, weatherproof detail.
1 / O1 Window & door units2 / O2 Seals & flashings3 / O3 Opening junctions
  1. Check each opening

    Verify the opening, unit mark, support and installation tolerances against the door and window schedules.

  2. Support, seal and drain

    Install units and their fixings to the designed details. Connect the internal airtight layer and external weather seals; preserve drainage paths.

  3. Complete the usable doorway

    Coordinate threshold, approach, clear opening and door hardware with the access and fire strategy. The decorative portal does not define the clear escape width.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Operation, weather seals, drainage, accessible thresholds and escape-door function verified before finishes hide the junctions.

Have ready Window/door schedules; support and fixing details; flashing sections; access and fire door requirements; coordinated exterior levels.

Team Window installer · architect · access and fire designers

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 06 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 07DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

07. Quiet services — Give every service a planned route.

Ventilation, power, water and safety systems are coordinated before walls and ceilings are closed.

Step 7: Quiet services — construction overviewVentilation, power, water and safety systems are coordinated before walls and ceilings are closed. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 07 / QUIET SERVICESSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 7: Quiet services — assembly principleRoutes are symbolic. Equipment capacity, duct sizes and positions follow the coordinated services and acoustic design. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 07 / QUIET SERVICESASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE1S1 · Quiet ventilation3S3 · Water / drainage2S2 · Electrical routesService zoneStructural openings by designDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Routes are symbolic. Equipment capacity, duct sizes and positions follow the coordinated services and acoustic design.
1 / S1 Ventilation routes2 / S2 Electrical & safety systems3 / S3 Water & drainage routes
  1. Set out the service routes

    Confirm equipment spaces and coordinated routes. Avoid cutting or drilling structural timber without a designed opening.

  2. Install and isolate

    Fit the specified ducts, pipes and electrical systems. Use designed noise and vibration isolation; keep maintenance points accessible.

  3. Test before concealment

    Inspect and test the relevant installations. Photograph hidden routes and complete specified fire, air and moisture seals at penetrations.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Required installation tests and penetration inspections recorded before lining; acoustic and ventilation commissioning follows at completion.

Have ready Coordinated services drawings; structural opening approvals; fire-stopping details; acoustic targets; inspection and testing plans.

Team Services contractors · acoustician · fire designer

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 07 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 08DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

08. Interior & sound — Shape a quiet, adjustable room.

Combine the timber character with controllable sound absorption, quiet background services and a usable floor.

Step 8: Interior & sound — construction overviewCombine the timber character with controllable sound absorption, quiet background services and a usable floor. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 08 / INTERIOR & SOUNDSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 8: Interior & sound — assembly principleExample of an adjustable acoustic wall zone. A beautiful timber room still needs measured acoustic performance. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 08 / INTERIOR & SOUNDASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE1I1 · Checked lining2I2 · Adjustable acoustics3I3 · Finished floorMaterials and fixings follow the fire and acoustic designs.DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Example of an adjustable acoustic wall zone. A beautiful timber room still needs measured acoustic performance.
1 / I1 Interior linings2 / I2 Acoustic treatment3 / I3 Finished floor
  1. Close the checked construction

    Fit specified linings after moisture and concealed-work checks. Preserve access hatches and required fire protection.

  2. Install acoustic elements

    Place absorption, diffusion and adjustable curtains according to the acoustic design. Fix overhead elements to designed supports.

  3. Complete the floor and joinery

    Install the selected floor, storage and joinery after substrate checks. Keep thresholds, circulation and equipment access clear.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Lining/fire requirements, fixing security and finish condition checked; room acoustics measured before final tuning.

Have ready Interior elevations; material/fire classifications; floor and moisture specification; acoustic layout and fixing details.

Team Interior contractor · acoustician · architect

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 08 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 09DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

09. Symbols & layout — Bring the shared geometry to life.

Add the seven-circle motif, lion reliefs and the furniture layouts already shown in the design.

Step 9: Symbols & layout — construction overviewAdd the seven-circle motif, lion reliefs and the furniture layouts already shown in the design. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 09 / SYMBOLS & LAYOUTSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 9: Symbols & layout — assembly principleThe floor motif uses seven equal circles with radius 2.16 m. This is symbolic geometry; it does not size structural connections. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 09 / SYMBOLS & LAYOUTASSEMBLY PRINCIPLE1D1 · Seven equal circlesr = 2.16 m2D2 · Secured lion reliefs3D3 · Clear furniture layoutSame centreline and circle radius as the main floor plan.DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
The floor motif uses seven equal circles with radius 2.16 m. This is symbolic geometry; it does not size structural connections.
1 / D1 Seven-circle motif2 / D2 Lion reliefs3 / D3 Mats, seating & storage
  1. Mark out the geometry

    Set the motif from the shared drawing centreline and radius. Keep the finished-floor pattern flush and suitable for the chosen floor finish.

  2. Install the lion motifs

    Fit the portal and entrance reliefs using their designed supports and fixings, clear of door operation and circulation.

  3. Arrange the room

    Set out the 33-mat layout. Prepare the separate special-event arrangement only within the verified occupancy and evacuation design.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Ornament fixings, clear routes, door operation and both room layouts checked; 144 remains a total occupancy target, including staff.

Have ready Full-size motif template; ornament fixing details; furniture and storage schedule; approved access and evacuation layouts.

Team Craft specialists · architect · operator

Proposed sequence · foundation, members and connections require project engineering. 09 / 10
NATURE’S CHURCH / BUILD 10DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

10. Check & open — Test the whole church together.

Completion includes the building, its systems, the 3.3 km arrival and the way the church will be operated.

Step 10: Check & open — construction overviewCompletion includes the building, its systems, the 3.3 km arrival and the way the church will be operated. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 10 / CHECK & OPENSAME CHURCH · NEXT LAYER123Hall reference: 14.00 × 22.65 m · φ proportionsForm diagram · not a setting-out planDESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
Gold: this stage. Pale green: earlier work. Form diagram; structural grid not designed.
Step 10: Check & open — assembly principleThe two operating layouts are alternatives. The 3.3 km visitor walk does not replace accessible arrival, emergency or maintenance access. Schematic concept, not a construction drawing.BUILD 10 / CHECK & OPENASSEMBLY PRINCIPLEFACILITATOR AREA1C1 · Systems commissioned2C2 · Access verified3C3 · Cleared for use33 mats shown · 144 total onlywithin the verified event layout.DESIGN MANUAL · NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSizes, connections and quantities require project engineering.
The two operating layouts are alternatives. The 3.3 km visitor walk does not replace accessible arrival, emergency or maintenance access.
1 / C1 Building & systems checks2 / C2 Access & fire checks3 / C3 Handover & operating plan
  1. Commission and record

    Test the building services, safety systems and acoustic performance. Resolve defects and update the drawings to show what was actually built.

  2. Walk every route

    Verify entrances, evacuation and accessible arrival with the completed layouts. Inspect the trail, waymarkers, rest points and authorised vehicle access.

  3. Obtain clearance and hand over

    Complete the required inspection records and municipal completion process before use. Train the operator and hand over maintenance and event plans.

CHECK BEFORE MOVING ON Required final clearance for use, verified occupancy, operating instructions and completed inspection records in place before the first gathering.

Have ready As-built drawings; test and inspection records; completion clearance; fire/access documentation; maintenance and event plans.

Team Project owner · inspection team · municipality · operator