100 Contemporary Wood Buildings

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Wood is making a remarkable comeback in modern architecture, thanks to innovative manufacturing methods and its environmental advantages. This book showcases the creative ways architects worldwide are using wood in contemporary building projects.

Discover how wood is transforming architecture with sustainable innovation and artistic vision.

Once considered outdated, wood has re-emerged as a favored material in construction, supported by new techniques and ecological benefits. This volume highlights how architects across the globe are reinventing wood’s role in design, from small follies to expansive urban developments.

The book features striking examples such as the Metropol Parasol in Seville by Jurgen Mayer H., which revitalizes urban space, and the Termas Geometricas Hot Springs Complex in Pucon, Chile, by German del Sol, which blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings.

Following the tradition of TASCHEN’s architecture series, the book celebrates both rising stars and established masters like Tadao Ando and Renzo Piano. It delves into their creative approaches, exploring the cutting-edge computer-guided milling techniques and sustainable forestry practices that make these wooden structures possible.

Above all, it captures wood’s timeless charm-its ability to soothe and inspire, bringing a touch of rustic simplicity to the fast-paced modern world.

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