Showing posts with label Architectural. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Architectural. Show all posts

Friday, September 16, 2016

Book Review: Architecture in Wood

TGIF! I mean that, it's been one heck of a week around here! I've got paint in under my nails, in my hair, and a headache from searching for new bedding. Oh, yeah, I've gotten myself into a bedroom project, too! Yes, I'm certifiable. 


But, onto why you took the time to log-on today, the book review for Architecture in Wood: A World History. Thames and Hudson has always published the most beautiful books, including books like Architecture in Wood, filled with stunning photography from brilliant photographers. Architecture in Wood, with photos by photographer and architect Will Price, is a lesson in architecture, art history, and cultural antiquity.

All of the books that I try to share with you are more than just "pretty" coffee table books. These books are wonderful reference tools, they enrich your knowledge, they help to broaden your understanding of interiors the world over, and why what we all think looks good really does. They're both beautiful and intelligent. Architecture in Wood certainly fits into that category, providing you not only lovely images, but a wealth of knowledge about how mankind has worked with wood for centuries to create homes, schools, holy places, and more.

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

All photos copyright Will Price as published by Thames and Hudson, Architecture in Wood: A World History

More than 400 full color photos, Architecture in Wood is a truly magnificent world wide journey into the art, architecture, homes, lives, and comprehensive guide to understanding the beginning of architecture in our world. Take a further look, and order your copy here: 


Next week, we have more great books that I'll be pen reviews for. We will start on Monday with Chairs by Architects


Tuesday, on the very much anticipated release date, Mark D. Sikes' Beautiful


Wednesday, the stunning book of Designer, Michelle Nussbaumer, Wanderlust


So settle in, there's a lot of lovely coming your way! Enjoy your weekend, I'll see you Monday! 


Monday, January 2, 2012

LOVE ... Rough Hewn Beams

There's nothing more endearing than a room lined with rough hewn beams, whether original to a structure built hundreds of years before we had blog-land and Veranda, or added to new builds today courtesy of decaying factories and the like. Rough hewn beams are, and will continue to be, on the top of dream house list must haves. How about you? What's on the top of your dream house list?