INFORMATION
Author: Philip Jodidio
Pages: 624 pages
Format / Binding: Hardcover (Multilingual Edition)
Publication Date: July 24, 2021
Publisher: TASCHEN
Language: Multilingual (English, German, French)
Dimensions: 10.20 × 13.60 × 1.90 in (≈ 25.9 × 34.5 × 4.8 cm)
Weight: about 3.92 kg
INTRODUCTION
100 Contemporary Wood Buildings brings together a global collection of architectural projects that explore and celebrate the use of wood in contemporary construction. Rather than sidelining timber as a relic of the past, the book highlights how architects today are pushing its limits — both technically and artistically — to create structures that are sustainable, expressive, and deeply connected to their contexts.
Organized thematically across diverse typologies, from urban hubs and public spaces to intimate dwellings and experimental installations, the book shows how wood can be adapted to many scales and functions. Featured works include bold reinterpretations of traditional forms and daring new structural solutions. The book examines both the aesthetic and technical dimensions: how wood responds to climate, how modern fabrication methods unlock new possibilities, and how timber projects can be both efficient and poetic in their materiality.
What distinguishes 100 Contemporary Wood Buildings is its immersive presentation: rich photography, architectural plans, and detailed captions allow readers to grasp the spatial and sensory impact of each work. It’s a vital volume for architects, designers, students, and anyone interested in how wood is being reimagined as a key material in the 21st century’s built environment.
