Cozy Wood Interiors
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The architects featured in this book have in common a fascination regarding the richness, the texture and the strength of wood, and how its properties can enhance their creations. Each project in this distinguished global selection is clearly explained by its designers, and all examples boast outstanding and innovative uses of wood, particular attention being paid to the aspect of sustainable construction. Outstanding photographs accompany the working plans and text, conveying with clarity and economy these buildings main features, the materials used and their defining characteristics.
Wood Interiors features work from 25 established and up-and-coming architects, including Mathias Klotz, Simon Conder Associates, Pierre Thibault, Masahiro Ikeda and XTEN Architecture.
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About the Author
Carles Broto
Carles Broto, an architecture scholar and one of the founders of the IAC (institute for alternative culture). Following a successful period at the Atrium Group (Barcelona), he has now joined Grupo Links - Structure as the publishing director of various contemporary architecture collections. He is currently investigating the evolution of new American housing, as part of multi-country project. He lives in Barcelona.
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