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Books | 19 Feb 06 | Stumble
There's one line in the publishers book description that hooked me; "wood as a material evokes alternate images of warm comfort or sleek cool modern design". For me however, it's one image, wood as a building material has the potential to evoke both warmth and sleek modern design. Wood the book is a document about the material used in both contemporary object design and architecture, as seen in different climates, cultures, and countries. There are four parts; a short historical introduction, a compilation of different projects, a compilation of interior designs, and a catalog of the most commonly used woods and their respective properties. I haven't seen this book, but I trust Universe. Hardcover, 288 pages, likely well illustrated, $26.37 at Amazon.
