Hand Hewn
The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, Methods & Materials, Home & Garden, The Home, Design & Construction
| Author: | Jack A. Sobon | ISBN: | 9781635860016 |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing, LLC | Publication: | October 15, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing, LLC | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jack A. Sobon |
| ISBN: | 9781635860016 |
| Publisher: | Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Publication: | October 15, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
