Over the course of history the unique characteristics of wood, which are dependent upon the species of the tree and the location in which it has grown, have enabled humanity to flourish in all parts of the globe. The architectural details of wooden construction therefore show a great diversity of meetings and joints, showing not only a project’s constructive and structural logic, but also embodying the value and complexity of each project.
Take a look at these 50 construction details of projects that stand out for their clever use of wood.
1. Hostal Ritoque / Alejandro Soffia + Gabriel Rudolphy
via © Gabriel Rudolphy + Alejandro Soffia
2. Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins / HGA Architects and Engineers
via © HGA Architects and Engineers
3. Belvedere For Koblenz / Dethier Architectures
Courtesy of © Dethier Architectures
4. Name Observatory, Birdwatching Circuit / Mauricio Orlando Rojas Riquelme
via © Mauricio Orlando Rojas Riquelme
5. AYC / DX Arquitectos
via © DX Arquitectos
6. Nest We Grow / Kengo Kuma & Associates + College of Environmental Design UC Berkeley
via © College of Environmental Design UC Berkeley + Kengo Kuma & Associates
7. Tierras Blancas House / Alberto Browne + Hernán Fontaine
Courtesy of © Alberto Browne
8. House Zilvar / ASGK Design
via © ASGK Design
9. BCN Re.Set – Identity Pavilion / Urbanus
via © Urbanus
10. Wengawa House / Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates
Courtesy of © Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates
11. Stranded House / WHALE!
via © WHALE!
12. Jetavan / Sameep Padora & Associates
via © Sameep Padora & Associates
13. Casa Cuidador “Hijuela El Durazno” / emA Arquitectos
Courtesy of © Ema Arquitectos
14. Brooklyn Garden Studio / Hunt Architecture
via © Hunt Architecture
15. Big & Small House / Anonymous Architects
via © Anonymous Architects
16. Fiscavaig / Rural Design
via © Rural Design
17. Hotel Hotel Lobby and Nishi Grand Stair Interior / March Studio
via © March Studio
18. MadHouse / LIONarchitecture
via © LIONarchitecture
19. MIMA Light / MIMA Architects
via © MIMA Architects
20. Rambla House / LAND Arquitectos
via © LAND Arquitectos
21. Casa de Madera / Estudio Borrachia
via © Estudio Borrachia
22. Endesa Pavilion / Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)
via © Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)
23. Lantern Pavilion / AWP / Atelier Oslo
via © AWP Atelier Oslo
24. Nakai Residence / DesignBuildBLUFF
via © DesignBuildBLUF
25. Educational Building In Mozambique / Masterstudents of Bergen School of Architecture
via © Bergen School of Architecture
26. Holmes – Fuentealba House / Francis Pfenniger
via © Francis Pfenniger
27. Private Residence on Isle of Skye / Dualchas Architects
via © Dualchas Architects
28. Tasting Room at Sokol Blosser Winery / Allied Works Architecture
via © Allied Works Architecture
29. Tete in L’air / KOZ Architectes
via © KOZ Architectes
30. FENIX House / Equipo UTFSM
via © Equipo UTFSM
31. GG Bioclimatic House / Alventosa Morell Arquitectes
via © Alventosa Morell Arquitectes
32. Casa Adpropeixe / Carlos Castanheira & Clara Bastai
via © Carlos Castanheira & Clara Bastai
33. Community Centre / Beer Architektur Städtebau
via © Beer Architektur Städtebau
34. Théâtre d’eau Swimming Pool / LOG Architectes
via © LOG Architectes
35. The Boathouse / TreStykker 2012
Courtesy of © TreStykker 2012
36. Cottage in Tsumari / Daigo Ishii + Future-scape Architects
via © Daigo Ishii + Future-scape Architects
37. Winter Cabin In Malalcahuello / MC2 Arquitectos
via © MC2 arquitectos
38. Terraza TEA / Estudio MMX
via © Estudio MMX
39. Etable De Stabulation Libre / LOCALARCHITECTURE
Courtesy of © LOCALARCHITECTURE
40. La Roca House / Mathias Klotz
via © Mathias Klotz
41. Awasi Patagonia Hotel / Felipe Assadi + Francisca Pulido
via © Felipe Assadi + Francisca Pulido
42. Råå Day Care Center / Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter
via © Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter
43. Hábitat 6: Vivienda Modular para una persona / IGEO
Courtesy of © IGEO
44. JFR / Fougeron Architecture
via © Fougeron Architecture
45. Writer’s Shed / WSD Architecture
via © WSD Architecture
46. Ruca Dwellings / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos
via © Undurraga Devés Arquitectos
47. Cafeteria in Ushimado / Niji Architects
via © Niji Architects
48. Gardening center / Architekti DRNH
via © Architekti DRNH
49. Nine Bridges Country Club / Shigeru Ban Architects
via © Shigeru Ban Architects
50. Lo Cañas House / Francisco Abarca and Camilo Palma
via © Francisco Abarca y Camilo Palma
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