Veille Design

Not so very long ago, some might have considered wood a material of the past, long since replaced by more modern components such as concrete and steel. The truth is radically different. Bolstered by new manufacturing techniques and ecological benefits, wood has seen a fabulous resurgence in contemporary construction. This double-volume survey by Philip Jodidio and published by Taschen, explores how architects around the world have created and invented with this elementary material. Featuring follies,…