Hand Hewn - The Art of Timber Framing and a Life with Wood, an Intimate History
Author(s): Jack A. Sobon
Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance, resilience, and the warmth of the wood. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers a fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home, with profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand hew and shape each timber and explanations of the clever engineering of the wooden joinery connecting the timbers, without a single nail. Inspiring photos of Sobon's original interior home designs, as well as historical examples of long-lived structures in Europe and North America, make this a compelling tribute to the lasting value of artisanal craftsmanship and a thoughtful, deliberate approach to designing buildings.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Storey Publishing, LLC
- : Storey Publishing, LLC
- : 0.771107
- : 01 October 2019
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- : books
Special Fields
- : Jack A. Sobon
- : Hardback
- : 1911
- : English
- : 272