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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© Tristan McLaren

• Architects: MMA Design Studio
• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
• Lead Architects: Mphethi Morojele
• Area: 400.0 m2
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Tristan McLaren

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Designed on an awkward 700m² residual site this modern 4 bedroom house is planned as a village around a central courtyard with multiple “situations” and living arrangements. The north and south wings are both autonomous with their own living and sleeping areas. These can be reconfigured in various ways through sliding partitions to accommodate the changing needs of multi-adulted family. As in most African homesteads the kitchen and “Leifo” or hearth occupies the central position and is common to all.  

Plan

The existing slope of the site is employed to re-create a landscape of caves as are found in the nearby hills at the Cradle of Humankind. This is achieved through several split levels and overlapping/overlooking spaces with cracks in the surfaces that allow in light, air and views of the immediate and distant context. Large glass openings foldaway to further enhance the cave-like inhabitation.  

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A simple palette of materials will allow the changing light over different seasons to be reflected on wall, floor and ceiling surfaces. Finishes are light industrial and borrow from the mining aesthetic of Johannesburg.  

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The house reduces energy use by relying on solar energy for heating water and generating electricity and natural gas for cooking and space heating. A vegetated roof and green walls are planned to contribute to bio-diversity and reduce the overall carbon footprint. 

Sketch

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© Gurkan Akay

• Architects: Bakirkure Architects
• Location: Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
• Architect In Charge: Gurhan Bakirkure
• Area: 20000.0 m2
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Gurkan Akay

• Client: ING Bank Turkey

© Gurkan Akay

From the architect. ING Bank Turkey Branch Renovation Project is located in Istanbul, in a significant finance field. As a starting point, we carried out a project workout with the current employees. We aim to analyze their needs and expectations to create more dynamic and ergonomic office atmosphere to meets their needs.

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Workshop outcomes show that majority of the participants is not happy with the color scheme, workstation placement and space organization.Hierarchy problem ; in face to face meetings, according to people – including executives- separated rooms, larger desks that indicates ‘authority’ are just waste of space. Instead they prefer working altogether.

Office Floor Plan

Outcome of these analyses formed our Project design strategy. Dynamic structure of the institution is tried to be reflected to every part of the building. In order to achieve the control for general manager assistants and directors, their places are located on the corners of the floors. To enjoy daylight, workstations are located beside the window edge. Rooms that require daylight relatively less, like meeting rooms, are located mostly in inner parts. By protecting current core structure of the building, supporting units and common spaces are located around the core.

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Benefitting from the opportunities of today’s technology, mobile working corners are created.In understanding of mobile open office organization that provides an alternative zone to work in, standard workstations are shifted to shared desks for collaborated working. The “personal desks” are long gone and the only thing left for employees is to choose where to work with their laptops.

Basement Plan

The term ‘’mobility’’ is not merely about a work act in the new ING Bank Turkey HQ office space. Yet it’s all across the building along with a wireless data infrastructure. Why does one need a fixed phone without having a desk?

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Exposed ceiling is used instead of suspended ceiling, chances the perception of the space.Jet nozzle insufflation technology is used for office spaces and meeting rooms.

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For the ING bank’s young and dynamic staff, we create ‘feels like home comfort’ siting areas and playfields each differing from flat to flat. We also bring a new perspective to the kitchen understanding and create container cafes to grab and drink something in.

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While managing the space, common areas come into play with a significant role in the whole building. For instance, with ING bank Canteen, people both meet their needs and find a space to socialize by gathering.

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Also the food court has become the heart of the project by splitting it up for multiple usages. These new flexible functions enable to meet, read and socialize with the help of social stairs, winter garden, and basketball court. Food court is converted into a very active and useful space(s) instead of using it only for one hour of the whole day.

© Gurkan Akay

ING Bank Turkey Headquarter Building Renovation Project has been designed by analyzing, exploring and thinking outside the box, yet not interfere with institution’s working structure. That project puts an example of how to make a working space both efficient and joyful.

© Gurkan Akay

Product Description. For the ING bank’s young and dynamic staff, the idea was to innovatively make a space feeling like home,so  color and advertising works surrounding the space were used, combination of  natural materials (stone ,wood ,glass)  were support the idea so for floor covering materials, vinyl from “Dendro Turkey”and carpet from “Ege “ with concrete were used and for walls , brick wall fiber panel from “Dc Panel&Neteren “ and plastic wall painting paper from “Jotun”  with coloured glasses for  partition from” Adalicam” and “Ener Yapi” were  considered in the project.Furniture of the building is all by   “koleksiyon” “Nurus “and “Papatya” products  since they get vast possibility of diverse design and colour range. 

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