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Over the course of history the unique characteristics of wood, which are dependent upon the species of the tree and the location in which it has grown, have enabled humanity to flourish in all parts of the globe. The architectural details of wooden construction therefore show a great diversity of meetings and joints, showing not only a project's constructive and structural logic, but also embodying the value and complexity of each project.
Take a look at these 50 construction details of projects that stand out for their clever use of wood.
1. Hostal Ritoque / Alejandro Soffia + Gabriel Rudolphy
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2. Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins / HGA Architects and Engineers
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3. Belvedere For Koblenz / Dethier Architectures
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4. Name Observatory, Birdwatching Circuit / Mauricio Orlando Rojas Riquelme
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5. AYC / DX Arquitectos
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6. Nest We Grow / Kengo Kuma & Associates + College of Environmental Design UC Berkeley
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7. Tierras Blancas House / Alberto Browne + Hernán Fontaine
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5834/9d2b/e58e/cea9/4800/0180/newsletter/07_-_Cortes%C3%ADa_de_Alberto_Browne_Escantillon.jpg?1479843110)
8. House Zilvar / ASGK Design
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9. BCN Re.Set - Identity Pavilion / Urbanus
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10. Wengawa House / Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates
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11. Stranded House / WHALE!
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12. Jetavan / Sameep Padora & Associates
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13. Casa Cuidador “Hijuela El Durazno” / emA Arquitectos
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14. Brooklyn Garden Studio / Hunt Architecture
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15. Big & Small House / Anonymous Architects
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5834/a8ae/e58e/ce9f/3000/02f6/newsletter/15_-Cortes%C3%ADa_de_Anonymous_Architects_A6.0_WallSections_C2.jpg?1479846057)
16. Fiscavaig / Rural Design
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5834/a978/e58e/cea9/4800/0195/medium_jpg/16_-_%C2%A9_Rural_Design_1259262672-detailed-section.jpg?1479846259)
17. Hotel Hotel Lobby and Nishi Grand Stair Interior / March Studio
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18. MadHouse / LIONarchitecture
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19. MIMA Light / MIMA Architects
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20. Rambla House / LAND Arquitectos
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21. Casa de Madera / Estudio Borrachia
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22. Endesa Pavilion / Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)
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23. Lantern Pavilion / AWP / Atelier Oslo
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24. Nakai Residence / DesignBuildBLUFF
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5834/d605/e58e/ce9f/3000/0398/newsletter/24_-_DesignBuildBLUF_Nakai_House_Detail.jpg?1479857661)
25. Educational Building In Mozambique / Masterstudents of Bergen School of Architecture
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26. Holmes - Fuentealba House / Francis Pfenniger
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27. Private Residence on Isle of Skye / Dualchas Architects
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5834/f400/e58e/cea9/4800/0232/newsletter/27_-_Dualchas_Architects_541_COLBOST_PLANS_4.jpg?1479865338)
28. Tasting Room at Sokol Blosser Winery / Allied Works Architecture
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29. Tete in L'air / KOZ Architectes
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30. FENIX House / Equipo UTFSM
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31. GG Bioclimatic House / Alventosa Morell Arquitectes
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32. Casa Adpropeixe / Carlos Castanheira & Clara Bastai
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33. Community Centre / Beer Architektur Städtebau
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5835/309a/e58e/cea9/4800/024f/medium_jpg/33_-_Beer_Architektur_St%C3%A4dtebau_BAS_Selb_Facade_Detail.jpg?1479880849)
34. Théâtre d'eau Swimming Pool / LOG Architectes
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35. The Boathouse / TreStykker 2012
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5835/33f2/e58e/cea9/4800/0261/newsletter/35_-_Cortes%C3%ADa_de_TreStykker_2012_RackMultipart20130309-10395-cv07my.jpg?1479881707)
36. Cottage in Tsumari / Daigo Ishii + Future-scape Architects
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37. Winter Cabin In Malalcahuello / MC2 Arquitectos
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38. Terraza TEA / Estudio MMX
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39. Etable De Stabulation Libre / LOCALARCHITECTURE
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40. La Roca House / Mathias Klotz
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41. Awasi Patagonia Hotel / Felipe Assadi + Francisca Pulido
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5835/bcb5/e58e/ceed/bc00/0006/medium_jpg/41_-_Felipe_Assadi___Francisca_Pulido_ESCANTILLON.jpg?1479916716)
42. Råå Day Care Center / Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter
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43. Hábitat 6: Vivienda Modular para una persona / IGEO
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44. JFR / Fougeron Architecture
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45. Writer’s Shed / WSD Architecture
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46. Ruca Dwellings / Undurraga Devés Arquitectos
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5835/c6e7/e58e/ce40/eb00/001d/newsletter/46_-Cortes%C3%ADa_de_Undurraga_Dev%C3%A9s_Arquitectos_DETALLE.jpg?1479919329)
47. Cafeteria in Ushimado / Niji Architects
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48. Gardening center / Architekti DRNH
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5835/cdb9/e58e/ceed/bc00/0023/medium_jpg/48_-_Architekti_DRNH_NCZK_Krom%C3%BF%CB%9D%C2%B0%C3%9F__DRNH_detail_1.jpg?1479921078)
49. Nine Bridges Country Club / Shigeru Ban Architects
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50. Lo Cañas House / Francisco Abarca and Camilo Palma
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5835/d1b1/e58e/ceed/bc00/002c/medium_jpg/50_-_Francisco_Abarca_y_Camilo_Palma_1320850383-escantillon.jpg?1479922081)
Note: This article was originally published in 27 November, 2016.