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Architecture in Wood

‘Architecture in Wood’ (Thames & Hudson, 2005)

‘Buildings in Wood’ (Rizzoli, 2005)

‘Architecture’ was almost certainly pioneered in wood. It provided mankind’s first built shelter and techniques of jointing wood were later translated into masonry. But the fragility of wood relative to stone or brick has meant that examples of very old buildings are scarce and their influence on masonry architecture is not always easy to see.

I wrote and photographed ‘Architecture in Wood’ to try and make up for that omission.

'A tour de force’ (The Architects’ Journal)

'Some books are so beautifully produced and contain such superb images that even before one starts reading they have an entrancing quality that makes ownership essential. For anyone interested in design, architecture, cultures or travel [this book] is just such a volume ... captivating’ (Times Educational Supplement)

“Will Pryce tells the endearing tale of the architecture of wood both handsomely and well” (Jonathan Glancey, The Guardian)