Author: gestalten

Brand: gestalten

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 288

Release Date: 17-11-2020

Part Number: 39081700

Details: Review "presents the qualities of wood through different projects and voices from great names in architecture." ― ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST"a new book from Gestalten, celebrates the robust material through an illustrated glossary, essays, and an illuminating collection of structures that reimagine wood’s uses and lay the groundwork for building better in the future." ― DWELL“It  is  a great read  for  anyone  who  loves  good  design,  beautiful  photography  and  who  likes to  learn  about  the  beauty  of  designing  with wood.  The book is an  ode  to  wood  and  this gem  should  not  be  missing  from  your  coffee table!” — IMAGICASA ― Imagicasa (Belgium + The Netherlands), summer edition Product Description Humans have been building their homes out of wood for thousands of years. Its tactility and warmth has influenced countless architectural movements, dating back to historic Japanese houses all the way up to the recent craze for cozy Scandinavian interiors. It’s one of the world's oldest architectural materials and it just might be the future of how we build. Timber is fast emerging as a sustainable material of choice, and thanks to recent technological advances, it's a safe and sturdy alternative to concrete. This book explores the innovative and inspiring ways architects are using this universal building material. Spanning grand Alpine escapes to tropical getaways, plywood penthouses to mass timber high-rises, Out of the Woods celebrates a material that is both ancient and extremely versatile – and more topical than ever. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. “Like #cabinporn on steroids, this gorgeous book profiles building after building made mostly out of timber.” ― HOMESTYLE

EAN: 9783899558593

Package Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.6 x 1.3 inches

Languages: English