Abstract: This invention relates to a unitary composite laminate structure, particularly as it relates to the manufacture of macro-scale unitary composite laminate structures. The laminate structure of this invention comprises a unitary composite having an inner core layer and an outer encapsulating layer co-adhered one to the other by a bonding material. The respective inner core and encapsulating layers are chemically fused together to produce the unitary structure. A high shear strength, load-bearing matrix is disposed between the respective inner core layer and the outer encapsulating layer. The matrix is oriented substantially entirely in the load bearing direction so that the unitary composite structure is capable of resisting delamination under conditions requiring high tensile and high shear strength.