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A parabolic hardwood bench under installation on a rooftop garden, its stacked slats forming a sweeping curved silhouette.
Parabolic Benches Fairly Dance in a Rooftop Garden
Curved hardwood bench sections sit on a fabrication cart mid-finish, with one half showing the richer tone the oil brings out of the raw timber.
Parabolic Benches Fairly Dance in a Rooftop Garden
A craftsman wearing a dust mask and safety glasses works a curved bench piece at the 'CRB Shop' workbench, surrounded by lumber stacks and dust-extraction hoses.
Parabolic Benches Fairly Dance in a Rooftop Garden
A residential home office featuring walnut millwork with floating shelves, a wall-mounted desk and cabinetry paired with a light oak floor.
Inspiring the Architecture and Design Community Virtually
A sculptural wood reception desk anchors the Microsoft lobby, complemented by light-toned wall paneling and a linear slatted wood ceiling.
Inspiring the Architecture and Design Community Virtually
A contemporary workplace interior features extensive light-toned wood paneling, an exposed timber ceiling lattice, and an open staircase linking collaborative floors.
Inspiring the Architecture and Design Community Virtually
A wood-paneled stairwell anchors an open-plan commercial interior, pairing warm timber walls with industrial metal treads and contemporary furnishings.
Inspiring the Architecture and Design Community Virtually
Masked workers operate an edge-gluing press line, assembling hardwood panels during pandemic-era production.
A Case Study In How COVID-19 has Affected Wood Products Supply Chains
A masked worker assembles wooden furniture components with a pneumatic nailer during factory operations adapted to COVID-19 safety protocols.
A Case Study In How COVID-19 has Affected Wood Products Supply Chains
A grand oceanfront living room anchored by wide-plank herringbone hardwood flooring, framing symmetrical seating areas that open onto the sea.
Restoring and Reimagining an Oceanfront Oasis
An oceanfront residence features a curved veranda with a tropical hardwood ceiling, illuminated beneath a wrought-iron balcony at twilight.
Restoring and Reimagining an Oceanfront Oasis
A restored oceanfront veranda featuring a tropical hardwood deck and white balustrade, furnished for coastal lounging above the Pacific shoreline.
Restoring and Reimagining an Oceanfront Oasis
A restored oceanfront rooftop lounge features expansive tropical hardwood decking, a curved bar, and a painted shuffleboard court overlooking the sea.
Restoring and Reimagining an Oceanfront Oasis
The Miramar's oceanfront deck features tropical hardwood decking and a refined interior bar clad in rich hardwood paneling.
Restoring and Reimagining an Oceanfront Oasis
Horizontal hardwood shiplap siding pairs with weathered shingles on an exterior wall, illustrating how alternative species are being specified for cladding applications.
Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
Freshly milled tropical hardwood boards displayed between moss-draped oaks, highlighting the deep reddish tone and tight grain of the lumber.
Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
Wood shingle roofs crown the pavilions of a Caribbean resort, blending durable tropical hardwoods with open-air architecture above an infinity pool.
Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
A residence clad in tropical hardwood siding and decking illustrates materials that must meet California's Wildland Urban Interface fire-resistance requirements.
Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
A cantilevered upper volume wrapped in warm tropical hardwood rainscreen siding contrasts with a stacked stone base on this contemporary commercial building.
Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
An expansive waterfront hardwood pool deck frames a kidney-shaped pool between the bay and roadway, showcasing decking performance in a coastal environment.
Outdoor Beauty Meets High Performance Decking
A waterfront pool deck showcases durable tropical hardwood planks paired with lounge seating and striped umbrellas against the bay.
Outdoor Beauty Meets High Performance Decking
A waterfront deck features a circular gas fire pit ringed with sling chairs, set on tropical hardwood planks with glass railings framing the bay view.
Outdoor Beauty Meets High Performance Decking
A custom circular wood flooring medallion under assembly, its radiating hardwood rays temporarily secured with blue painter's tape around a central plywood pivot.
Passionate About the Craft of Wood Flooring
Veneer block stacks rest on a radial marquetry medallion while a hammer and chisel sit ready nearby, documenting the hands-on craft of fine wood flooring installation.
Passionate About the Craft of Wood Flooring
A dense, dark-grained hardwood sample set up for a precision crosscut on a miter saw, flanked by softwood spacer blocks.
Passionate About the Craft of Wood Flooring
Endurance Floors artisans move from hand-drawn shop drawings to router work and final layout while crafting a custom multi-species wood floor medallion.
Passionate About the Craft of Wood Flooring
A detailed marquetry floor combines a sunburst medallion with a three-dimensional cube field and intricate inlaid border, showcasing multi-species hardwood craftsmanship.
Passionate About the Craft of Wood Flooring
Handcrafted fly-fishing landing nets featuring pyrography illustrations of aquatic insects and trout burned into laminated tropical hardwood frames.
The Secret to a Great Catch is in the Net
A rainbow trout rests in a hardwood-framed landing net featuring an engraved wooden handle, photographed streamside.
The Secret to a Great Catch is in the Net
A handcrafted olive wood priest, used by anglers to dispatch fish, hangs by a leather cord showing the wood's characteristic streaked grain.
The Secret to a Great Catch is in the Net
Figured hardwood veneer panels form the sculpted, woven balcony fronts of a concert hall interior, their warm grain illuminated against deep red walls and ceiling.
Art, Music and Beauty are key to Pleasure and Peace of Mind
A concert hall showcases sculpted wood acoustic panels and figured hardwood wall paneling surrounding a stage set with a grand piano.
Art, Music and Beauty are key to Pleasure and Peace of Mind
Sculpted wood acoustic clouds float above a tiered, wood-paneled concert hall, combining architectural artistry with performance acoustics.
Art, Music and Beauty are key to Pleasure and Peace of Mind
A concert hall interior clad in warm tropical hardwood paneling, with tiered purple seating and theatrical lighting creating an acoustically refined performance space.
Art, Music and Beauty are key to Pleasure and Peace of Mind
A concert hall's interior showcases extensive wood paneling across walls, balconies, and acoustic stage surfaces, framing a grand piano on center stage.
Art, Music and Beauty are key to Pleasure and Peace of Mind
An American Black Walnut staircase and matching hardwood flooring anchor this residential foyer, framed by white painted newel posts and wrought-iron balusters.
MOPAC
A showroom display features long veneer sheets on a central table, backed by a grid of framed wood species samples and turned wooden vessels above.
Company Headquarters Wows and Inspires
A showroom gallery showcases turned burl vessels and carved wooden sculpture against figured maple paneling, highlighting the versatility of hardwoods in interior design.
Company Headquarters Wows and Inspires
A sweeping curved staircase with a polished hardwood handrail anchors the stone-walled atrium lobby, dressed with lit garland and a Christmas tree for the holidays.
Company Headquarters Wows and Inspires
Towering wood columns soar toward a glass skylight in the atrium of a company headquarters, framed by richly figured wood wall panels.
Company Headquarters Wows and Inspires
The headquarters showroom features a dramatic Macassar ebony veneered column alongside workbench displays of hardwood samples and tools.
Company Headquarters Wows and Inspires
Custom arched hardwood double doors and a matching carriage garage door with transom windows, set into a white stucco facade.
Art in Fine Forms - Exposes the Aesthetic Nature of Joints, Pegs, Hinges and Complex Woodwork
A mahogany door combines leaded glass panels with a hand-forged iron grille, showcasing the interplay of fine woodwork and metal joinery.
Art in Fine Forms - Exposes the Aesthetic Nature of Joints, Pegs, Hinges and Complex Woodwork
A mahogany Craftsman entry door showcases exposed joinery and square peg detailing, framed by stained glass sidelights that echo a branching tree motif.
Art in Fine Forms - Exposes the Aesthetic Nature of Joints, Pegs, Hinges and Complex Woodwork
A craftsman stands beside one of his custom mahogany entry doors with leaded glass panels, outside the workshop where the doors are built.
Art in Fine Forms - Exposes the Aesthetic Nature of Joints, Pegs, Hinges and Complex Woodwork
A close-up of Craftsman-inspired Mahogany millwork highlights hand-shaped corbels and square ebony pegs accenting the stile-and-panel joinery.
Art in Fine Forms - Exposes the Aesthetic Nature of Joints, Pegs, Hinges and Complex Woodwork
Hand-forged knives, an axe and a sword featuring sculpted hardwood handles, photographed at a rustic barn workshop.
Forging form, function and beauty into living art
A hand-forged blade with a carved dark hardwood handle, photographed on mossy forest ground as an example of functional bladesmithing art.
Forging form, function and beauty into living art
A blacksmith shapes incandescent steel on the anvil, blending form and function in the timber-lined workshop.
Forging form, function and beauty into living art
Modular Ipe deck tiles with pre-drilled hardwood stringers, ready for rooftop or patio installation.
Roofs and Patios Come of Age
An urban rooftop terrace featuring Ipe deck tiles laid in a parquet pattern, anchored by a teak dining set and a stainless steel outdoor kitchen.
Roofs and Patios Come of Age
Installers lay interlocking hardwood deck tiles on a city rooftop, transforming a bare roof into a finished patio with alternating-grain pattern and skyline views.
Roofs and Patios Come of Age
A hardwood rooftop deck installed on adjustable pedestal supports, with a spirit level confirming the boards sit flat across the pedestal heads.
Roofs and Patios Come of Age
Ipe hardwood shingles clad the exterior of the DSN Community Center, showcasing the species' rich color variation and tight grain.
The DSN Community Center - Innovation for the Greater Good
A woodworker glues up a slatted hardwood panel in a clamping jig during fabrication at the workshop.
The DSN Community Center - Innovation for the Greater Good
Three electric guitar builds showcasing tonewood choices, from figured flame maple tops to stained mahogany and quilted maple over walnut.
A chunk of wood can make an awesome guitar
An electric guitar showcases a vivid teal-stained flame maple top paired with a maple neck and fingerboard featuring bird inlays.
A chunk of wood can make an awesome guitar
From raw tonewood planks to finished instrument: a figured maple-bodied electric guitar, a headstock inscribed by the luthier, and a flame maple neck taking shape on the bench.
A chunk of wood can make an awesome guitar
A custom electric guitar showcasing a quilted mahogany body paired with a maple top and neck, highlighting how premium tonewoods define both the look and sound of a fine instrument.
A chunk of wood can make an awesome guitar
Close-up views of a handcrafted classical guitar highlight the tonewoods used in its construction, from the slotted headstock to the figured rosewood back.
An Artisan's Use of Tonewoods
A luthier examines an unfinished spruce top while a completed classical guitar rests in clamps on the workbench behind him.
An Artisan's Use of Tonewoods
Detail shots of an artisan-built acoustic guitar highlight the figured rosewood back and the precision of its heel and center-seam joinery.
An Artisan's Use of Tonewoods
Detail of a handcrafted classical guitar featuring a spruce top and rosewood back joined by a marquetry center strip.
An Artisan's Use of Tonewoods
An acoustic guitar body held in clamps during construction, revealing the fan bracing pattern and kerfed linings that shape the instrument's tone.
An Artisan's Use of Tonewoods
A handcrafted classical guitar showcasing a spruce top and ebony fingerboard, illustrating the luthier's selection of tonewoods.
An Artisan's Use of Tonewoods
A covered lounge area at Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel in Grand Case showcases a tigerwood deck paired with slatted wood screens and tropical accents.
Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel Pioneers the Use of Tigerwood in Grand Case
The entrance and boutique storefront at Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel in Grand Case, featuring Tigerwood decking underfoot and crisp white painted siding.
Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel Pioneers the Use of Tigerwood in Grand Case
A guest bathroom at Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel in Grand Case features rich Tigerwood flooring that extends onto the oceanfront terrace, pairing tropical hardwood warmth with bright white shiplap walls.
Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel Pioneers the Use of Tigerwood in Grand Case
A hanging rattan chair suspended above a tigerwood deck at Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel, showcasing the warm tones of the tropical hardwood flooring and bench seating.
Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel Pioneers the Use of Tigerwood in Grand Case
An outdoor lounge area at Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel in Grand Case showcases tigerwood decking surrounded by palms and shaded seating.
Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel Pioneers the Use of Tigerwood in Grand Case
A curved pedestrian path and wood-tread staircase wind through the lush indoor tropical environment of the Montreal Biodome.
The Montreal Biodome - Connecting People with the Environment
A curved Ipe hardwood viewing platform integrates with the rocky habitat exhibit at the Montreal Biodome, offering visitors an immersive vantage point.
The Montreal Biodome - Connecting People with the Environment
A hardwood-decked staircase threads through natural rock formations and lush plantings at the Montreal Biodome, connecting visitors to the surrounding landscape.
The Montreal Biodome - Connecting People with the Environment
A glass-enclosed rooftop terrace finished in tropical hardwood, with the same timber used for the decking, pergola, and built-in hot tub surround.
Renovation Revolution – A Focus on Trends
Two residential hardwood deck renovations showcase contrasting styles: a covered outdoor living room with a ceiling fan and rug, and an open rooftop-style deck with panoramic views.
Renovation Revolution – A Focus on Trends
A live-edge slab dining table anchors a sunlit residential interior, its glossy finish highlighting natural grain and free-form edges against wide-plank oak flooring.
Renovation Revolution – A Focus on Trends
A custom-built home office features mahogany shelving and cabinetry surrounding a recessed desk workstation, reflecting the renovation trend toward integrated hardwood millwork.
Renovation Revolution – A Focus on Trends
A custom live-edge hardwood dining table anchors a bay-window dining area, with a detailed view of its X-brace leg joinery highlighting the craftsmanship.
Renovation Revolution – A Focus on Trends
A children's pavilion at Patina Maldives features vertical tropical hardwood cladding with playful circular and arched openings, set beside an interactive fountain pool.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
A courtyard at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, where timber-clad walls frame an angular aperture open to the tropical sky.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Interiors and exteriors at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, where tropical hardwoods clad the boutique ceiling, shelving, and poolside decking.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
An overwater villa at Patina Maldives features expansive tropical hardwood decking that frames the private plunge pool and open-air lounge facing the sea.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
A slatted hardwood pavilion at Patina Maldives glows at twilight, its vertical timber screen backlit to reveal a central opening.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
A waterside promenade framed by an orange-toned timber-clad facade and a sloping exterior stair along the harbor edge.
Nature's Palette: A Resource for Selecting Wood Species
An aerial view of a grand spiral staircase framed by intricate parquet flooring with decorative wood marquetry inlays and wrought-iron balustrades.
Top Companies Lean in and Embrace Change
A sweeping staircase with ornate wrought-iron railings rises above a parquet floor accented by decorative wood marquetry inlays.
Top Companies Lean in and Embrace Change
The National Wood Flooring Association's Wood Floor of the Year award logo.
Top Companies Lean in and Embrace Change
A semi-hollow electric guitar showcases the dramatic figure of responsibly sourced tropical tonewood, paired with gold hardware and an ebony fingerboard.
Responsible Sourcing
A quilted maple guitar top finished in a deep blue burst highlights the figured grain alongside gold bridge hardware.
Responsible Sourcing
A performer plays a gold-finished solid-body electric guitar, its mahogany body and rosewood fingerboard highlighted under stage lights.
Responsible Sourcing
An electric guitar showcasing a vivid turquoise quilted maple top paired with an ebony fretboard featuring floral inlays.
Responsible Sourcing
Craftsmen at PRS Guitars shape and sand solid-wood electric guitar bodies, where responsibly sourced tonewoods are central to the building process.
Responsible Sourcing
A performer solos on a white electric guitar featuring a dark tropical-hardwood fingerboard, highlighting the role of responsibly sourced tonewoods in instrument building.
Responsible Sourcing
A custom hardwood coffee table by Mauldin Woodworking, showcasing tapered legs and a floating top design.
Mauldin Woodworking
A craftsman at Mauldin Woodworking sights along a timber edge to assess its straightness before joinery.
Mauldin Woodworking
A handcrafted two-tier rolling bar cart featuring a removable tray, integrated side handle, and exposed through-tenon joinery.
Mauldin Woodworking
A handcrafted slatted bench in richly finished tropical hardwood, displayed in a garden setting.
Mauldin Woodworking
Garapa decking shaped into continuous bench seating runs alongside a narrow reflecting channel, showcasing the species' warm tones in a commercial courtyard installation.
Let's Change the Narrative About Garapa
A sandy-shore boardwalk showcases Garapa decking boards, a durable tropical hardwood well-suited to high-traffic coastal walkways.
Let's Change the Narrative About Garapa
A commercial building exterior showcases warm-toned Garapa hardwood siding paired with expansive glazing and a stone base.
Let's Change the Narrative About Garapa
A commercial storefront showcases Garapa hardwood as horizontal slat screening on an elevated steel-framed tower and surrounding perimeter fence.
Let's Change the Narrative About Garapa
A Garapa decked boardwalk frames a kayak launch on a tranquil waterfront, showcasing the species' suitability for high-traffic marine applications.
Let's Change the Narrative About Garapa
A bespoke sideboard showcases the rare peanut figure of Tamo ash across its drawer fronts and cabinet doors, supported by sculpted hardwood legs.
Tamo Ash: A Rare and Beautiful Find
Custom furniture pieces showcasing figured Tamo Ash as tabletop panels and drawer fronts, photographed in the maker's workshop.
Tamo Ash: A Rare and Beautiful Find
The interior of a bespoke cabinet reveals the dramatic rippled figure of Tamo Ash across its shelves and side panels.
Tamo Ash: A Rare and Beautiful Find
A sweeping black spiral staircase threads through the multi-level atrium of Un City, framed by warm timber-clad balcony fronts and walkways.
Un City
A hardwood-clad rooftop terrace at Un City steps down toward the harbor, with sunken seating pockets and skylights set into the deck.
Un City
A wide timber staircase rises between planted embankments at the UN City complex, connecting the waterfront plaza to an elevated terrace between the building's two cantilevered wings.
Un City
A pyramid of handcrafted lidded boxes showcases a range of domestic and exotic hardwoods, from figured maple and walnut to spalted and burl species.
Be Good at Your Craft and Savvy About Making a Living at It
A craftsman pauses at his bench, surrounded by meticulously organized clamps and tools that speak to decades of woodworking experience.
Be Good at Your Craft and Savvy About Making a Living at It
A sculptural spherical cabinet with concentric mahogany lamination opens to reveal tiered, curved drawers faced in spalted maple.
Be Good at Your Craft and Savvy About Making a Living at It
Detail of handcrafted turned bowls showcasing concentric grain patterns alongside a burl-wood feature panel.
Be Good at Your Craft and Savvy About Making a Living at It
An assortment of handcrafted wooden boxes showcasing exotic hardwoods, burls, and figured grain in turned ovoid and rectangular forms.
Be Good at Your Craft and Savvy About Making a Living at It
Fabrication of oversized mahogany entry doors and louvered components, shown mid-assembly and during spray finishing in the millwork shop.
Bahamian Chic
A waterfront bar clad in bright green louvered shutters is wrapped with a tropical hardwood counter, bench, and decking for a Bahamian-inspired look.
Bahamian Chic
Freshly finished hardwood bench tops cure on rolling racks in the fabrication shop, their glossy tops reflecting overhead light.
Bahamian Chic
Freshly painted lime green louvered shutters await installation, stacked alongside blanket-covered inventory in the millwork shop.
Bahamian Chic
A beachfront bar pavilion with hardwood decking and teak seating overlooks the harbor, with a lighthouse visible in the distance.
Bahamian Chic
Two spalted hardwood slabs meet a river of emerald epoxy resin, highlighting the natural figure and character marks prized in live-edge table making.
Every Project is a Play Waiting to Come to Life on the Stage
An underside view of a custom hardwood dining table reveals its sculptural base, where trapezoidal legs are joined by intersecting diagonal stretchers that form a star-like geometry.
Every Project is a Play Waiting to Come to Life on the Stage
A woodworker applies a torch to a live-edge slab table, highlighting the grain through controlled scorching in his workshop.
Every Project is a Play Waiting to Come to Life on the Stage
Designers review scale models of bench prototypes staged on live-edge hardwood slabs in the workshop.
Every Project is a Play Waiting to Come to Life on the Stage
A live-edge river-style dining table pairs a hardwood slab with a blue epoxy inlay, staged before a mountain vista.
Every Project is a Play Waiting to Come to Life on the Stage
A residential backyard dining area featuring Ipe hardwood deck tiles under a pergola with a retractable canopy.
Ipe Decking
An Ipe hardwood deck surrounds an infinity pool bordered by travertine coping, with matching Ipe chaise lounges overlooking wooded views.
Ipe Decking
Uruguayan-grown timber used as vertical slat paneling in an auditorium and a curved cafe bar, showcasing the country's move into high-end architectural millwork.
The Uruguayan Wood Industry Has Come of Age
A contemporary pavilion showcases engineered timber construction, with sweeping glulam arches supporting a broad canopy over curved concrete terraces.
The Uruguayan Wood Industry Has Come of Age
A reading room lined with slatted timber shelving showcases the warmth and versatility of wood in contemporary interior architecture.
The Uruguayan Wood Industry Has Come of Age
A contemporary Uruguayan building showcases sweeping glulam timber arches illuminated against the night sky, highlighting the country's growing engineered wood industry.
The Uruguayan Wood Industry Has Come of Age
A sweeping timber-ribbed ceiling defines this grand exhibition hall, where curved laminated wood beams span overhead above marble sculptures on display.
The Uruguayan Wood Industry Has Come of Age
An aerial view of a large curved timber pavilion nestled in the Uruguayan countryside, showcasing the scale and ambition of the country's wood construction industry.
The Uruguayan Wood Industry Has Come of Age
A contemporary pavilion showcasing expressive glulam timber arches and a sweeping curved roof, illustrating the growing sophistication of Uruguay's engineered wood architecture.
The Uruguayan Wood Industry Has Come of Age
Jiayi Cui's award-winning CHRYSALIS installation, displayed at the 2023 Metropolitan Design Challenge, uses stacked curved wood slats to sculpt an arched interior void.
College Student Jiayi Cui Rocked the 2023 Metropolitan Design Challenge with Her Award-Winning "CHRYSALIS"
Jiayi Cui's award-winning CHRYSALIS installation at the 2023 Metropolitan Design Challenge features sculpted wooden ribs arching over a central walkway.
College Student Jiayi Cui Rocked the 2023 Metropolitan Design Challenge with Her Award-Winning "CHRYSALIS"
Jiayi Cui's award-winning "Chrysalis" installation pairs a curved wood-paneled shelter with a cloud of paper butterflies overhead.
College Student Jiayi Cui Rocked the 2023 Metropolitan Design Challenge with Her Award-Winning "CHRYSALIS"
Jiayi Cui's award-winning CHRYSALIS installation at the 2023 Metropolitan Hardwoods Design Challenge, built from engineered wood flooring planks and organic mirror shapes.
College Student Jiayi Cui Rocked the 2023 Metropolitan Design Challenge with Her Award-Winning "CHRYSALIS"
A craftsman routs the curved edge of an intricately inlaid marquetry floor panel, part of the 2023 NWFA Wood Floor of the Year winning installation.
The 2023 NWFA Wood Floor of the Year Best in Marquetry/Inlay is an Explosion of Life
An award-winning marquetry inlay featuring a central compass medallion and intricate diamond patterning, recognized as the 2023 NWFA Best in Marquetry/Inlay.
The 2023 NWFA Wood Floor of the Year Best in Marquetry/Inlay is an Explosion of Life
Participants engage in an interactive session at the IWPA Wood Trade Compliance Training, gathered around tables in front of a wood-plank mural.
IWPA's Wood Trade Compliance Training
A circular walnut floor medallion with blue epoxy resin depicting a lake map, accompanied by a marquetry bald eagle inlaid into the surrounding hardwood flooring.
A Stunning Embedded Nature Scene
Intricate marquetry artwork combines multiple hardwood veneers to form a layered nature scene of birds and organic motifs.
A Stunning Embedded Nature Scene
An intricate eagle marquetry inlay blends dark and light hardwoods into a flowing floor installation.
A Stunning Embedded Nature Scene
A glass-walled rainforest retreat features rich tropical hardwood flooring and a central staircase, blurring the boundary between vernacular interior and jungle canopy.
Vernacular Architecture
A contemporary home blends vernacular tile-roofed forms with a modern cantilevered upper volume finished in warm timber soffits.
Vernacular Architecture
A sweeping curved staircase built with tropical hardwood treads anchors this interior, its warm tones contrasting with slim black steel railings.
Vernacular Architecture
A contemporary office complex pairs a curved glass tower with a lower block clad in tropical hardwood louvers and shutters, blending vernacular detailing with modern architecture.
Vernacular Architecture
Sunset glows along the varnished hardwood gunwale of a wooden boat, highlighting the craftsmanship of a classic marine build.
Thinking about Building a Boat?
A wooden boat takes shape in the shop, its planked hull and shaped gunwales awaiting the next round of fairing and finishing.
Thinking about Building a Boat?
A traditionally built wooden cabin cruiser floats in sheltered harbor water, its varnished hardwood trim and cabin framing catching the afternoon light.
Thinking about Building a Boat?
Boatbuilders assemble a hull over plywood station molds in a traditional wooden boat shop, surrounded by lumber, clamps, and shaping jigs.
Thinking about Building a Boat?
An organic modern bathroom pairs a teak trough sink and warm wood flooring with a sculptural soaking tub, framed by an ocean-view opening.
Organic Modern Style
An organic modern residence pairs warm wood-clad overhangs and vertical siding with expansive glazing, framing an illuminated interior above a geometric pool terrace.
Organic Modern Style
An organic modern office pairs warm wood slat paneling and herringbone flooring with green accents and expansive city views.
Organic Modern Style
A contemporary residence featuring vertical tropical hardwood siding and soffits, framed by lush palms and tropical plantings in an organic modern design.
Organic Modern Style
A curved Kanda hardwood deck frames a coastal garden with sweeping views over the lawn to the beach and sea beyond.
Kanda Magic: A Stunning Hardwood Deck in New Zealand
An overhead perspective of a sweeping Kanda hardwood deck in New Zealand, its curved edge meeting a manicured lawn bordered by river-stone landscaping and tropical plantings.
Kanda Magic: A Stunning Hardwood Deck in New Zealand
An indoor equestrian arena finished with African Mahogany paneling and kickboards, pairing durability with warm color for a high-end stable interior.
No Horsing Around With African Mahogany
An African Mahogany timber-frame interior showcases rich reddish-brown paneling, exposed trusses, and heavy beams throughout the vaulted space.
No Horsing Around With African Mahogany
Rough-sawn African Mahogany boards stacked with stickers, displaying the species' characteristic deep reddish-brown color and interlocked grain.
No Horsing Around With African Mahogany
African Mahogany panels line the horse stalls, pairing rich grain with green steel framing for a durable, refined stable interior.
No Horsing Around With African Mahogany
A modular hardwood deck showcases the pale, warm tones of lesser-known Selva Maya timbers in a residential outdoor dining setting.
A Glimpse at Some of the Lesser-Known Woods of Selva Maya
A round tabletop crafted in a herringbone pattern from Royal Ebony (Pucte), one of the lesser-known hardwoods of the Selva Maya, rests on sawhorses in a finishing shop.
A Glimpse at Some of the Lesser-Known Woods of Selva Maya
Horizontal tropical hardwood siding wraps the corner of a contemporary facade, its warm tones highlighted by afternoon shadows.
A Glimpse at Some of the Lesser-Known Woods of Selva Maya
Partially machined electric guitar bodies await finishing, their figured maple tops laminated over darker tonewood backs.
A Glimpse at Some of the Lesser-Known Woods of Selva Maya
A tropical hardwood walkway and siding wrap a modern pavilion, pairing rich decking boards with vertical slat cladding and stacked stone.
Community-Owned Forests
Pedestrians stroll across a durable Ipe boardwalk at a lakeside theme park, where the dense tropical hardwood withstands heavy foot traffic and outdoor exposure.
SPOTLIGHT ON: IPÉ
A newly resurfaced oceanfront boardwalk showcases Ipe hardwood decking running alongside beachside benches and residential buildings.
SPOTLIGHT ON: IPÉ
A broad hardwood boardwalk fronts a row of souvenir shops and pizzerias, its weathered deck boards laid in alternating herringbone patterns.
SPOTLIGHT ON: IPÉ
A young woodworker receives hands-on guidance at the workbench, building skills with scrap lumber, clamps, and glue in a community shop setting.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOODWORKERS
Young woodworking students proudly display the painted wooden chairs and stools they built during a hands-on workshop.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOODWORKERS
Handcrafted pieces from emerging woodworkers: a two-tone chevron cutting board, a carved block, and a turned spalted bowl showcasing varied techniques.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOODWORKERS
A student proudly displays a North Carolina-shaped wooden cutting board he crafted, branded with the Timberlake mark.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOODWORKERS
The renovated David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center features extensive wood paneling on walls and balconies, designed to enhance acoustics like the interior of a musical instrument.
Re-Imagining David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center Was Like Designing and Building a New Kind of Instrument
A side balcony view inside the renovated David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, where curved wood paneling shapes the acoustics around the orchestra on stage.
Re-Imagining David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center Was Like Designing and Building a New Kind of Instrument
Craftsmen examine the sculpted hardwood acoustic panels fabricated for the renovated David Geffen Hall auditorium at Lincoln Center.
Re-Imagining David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center Was Like Designing and Building a New Kind of Instrument
The Wu Tsai Theater inside the renovated David Geffen Hall features extensive wood paneling and slatted acoustic treatments across its walls and balconies.
Re-Imagining David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center Was Like Designing and Building a New Kind of Instrument
The renovated David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center features warm wood paneling wrapping the auditorium walls and balconies, acoustically tuned around the centrally positioned stage.
Re-Imagining David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center Was Like Designing and Building a New Kind of Instrument
Craftsmen install an irregular polygon parquet floor, piecing together bespoke wood tiles to form a seamless geometric mosaic.
A Blend of Artistry and Execution
A sweeping spiral staircase combines a sculpted hardwood handrail and tropical wood treads with a steel substructure, viewed from above.
A Blend of Artistry and Execution
A large circular wood-inlay medallion featuring symmetrical floral scrollwork, crafted from a palette of contrasting hardwood veneers and installed as a centerpiece in a plank floor.
A Marriage of Technology and Traditional Craftsmanship
A custom hardwood floor features a diamond lattice inlay in contrasting species, paired with an ornate circular medallion that showcases traditional marquetry craftsmanship.
A Marriage of Technology and Traditional Craftsmanship
A contemporary interior features a honeycomb arrangement of hexagonal wood wall panels above a gray sofa, paired with light hardwood flooring.
Stunning New Product Designs
A sculptural hanging hammock crafted from rounded hardwood slats, suspended on a tiled patio among flowering plants and foliage.
Stunning New Product Designs
A contemporary commercial entrance showcases a tropical hardwood open-joint rainscreen system, with vertical fin louvers providing solar shading above full-height glazing.
Open Joint Rainscreen Siding: A Fusion of Performance and Design
Horizontal tropical hardwood cladding wraps the interior walls and ceiling of a library corridor, paired with red accent doorways and built-in bookshelves.
Open Joint Rainscreen Siding: A Fusion of Performance and Design
Open joint rainscreen siding in tropical hardwood frames the entry to the Edward S. Wolak Library Learning Commons, contrasting weathered and freshly milled boards.
Open Joint Rainscreen Siding: A Fusion of Performance and Design
Patrons gather around the piano at The Golden Bee, framed by the pub's elaborately carved hardwood archway and antique back bar.
The Golden Bee has a Mysterious and Intriguing Origin Story
The Golden Bee's Victorian-era interior features an elaborately carved hardwood back bar, mirrored arches and pressed tin ceiling, with staff and patrons dressed in period attire.
The Golden Bee has a Mysterious and Intriguing Origin Story
The hand-carved mahogany back bar at The Golden Bee features figural caryatids, floral crestings, and original beveled mirrors framing a full pub service.
The Golden Bee has a Mysterious and Intriguing Origin Story
A hand-carved, faceted hardwood ring showcases the sculptural potential of dense tropical timber at a jeweler's scale.
Celebrating the Quiet Power of Wood in Sculpture
Hand-carved olive wood earrings with sterling silver wires, highlighting the striped grain and sculptural curves of the timber.
Celebrating the Quiet Power of Wood in Sculpture
An artisan concentrates on delicate handwork in her studio, a quiet moment of craftsmanship behind every finished sculpture.
Celebrating the Quiet Power of Wood in Sculpture
A sculptural jewelry set pairs hand-carved tropical hardwoods with brass and silver, highlighting the material's versatility beyond furniture and architecture.
Celebrating the Quiet Power of Wood in Sculpture
Hand-carved tropical hardwood jewelry showcases the natural grain and warm orange-red hues of fine exotic timber.
Celebrating the Quiet Power of Wood in Sculpture
A lakeside dock built from tropical hardwood decking provides a durable platform for Adirondack chairs and waterfront relaxation.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A vintage-style outdoor shower stands against vertical tropical hardwood siding, showcasing the rich grain and warm tones suited to exterior living spaces.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A covered outdoor living space showcases a warm-toned tropical hardwood plank ceiling above a stone fireplace and gas fire pit lounge.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A substantial tropical hardwood pergola shelters an outdoor kitchen bar and stone fireplace, pairing rich timber beams with teak seating for a year-round entertaining space.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A contemporary multi-family building finished with tropical hardwood siding and soffits, showcasing the rich color and durability of exterior wood cladding.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A hillside lodge showcases tropical hardwood structural posts, balcony railings, and vertical siding across its two-story facade.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A covered porch floored with richly striped Tigerwood decking provides a warm outdoor living space framed by black metal railings and wicker seating.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A sweeping Ipe deck curves around a concrete bench and integrated gas fire pit, showcasing tropical hardwood's suitability for high-end outdoor living spaces.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
Interlocking tropical hardwood deck tiles create a parquet-style surface on a hillside terrace, paired with a wicker chaise and glass railing for outdoor living at sunset.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A modern residence sheathed in tropical hardwood siding frames a sculpture courtyard, demonstrating the material's suitability for exterior cladding.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
A rooftop office terrace paved with tropical hardwood deck tiles provides a shaded outdoor workspace framed by birch plantings and city views.
Tropical Hardwoods are Cut above the Rest in Outdoor Living
Light-toned wood millwork frames recessed shelving with concealed LED strips, showcasing kitchenware and serving pieces in a minimalist interior.
The Beauty of the Ocean
A serene bathroom pairs warm oak wall paneling with a floating white marble vanity, complemented by a simple wooden stool and a sculptural rope accent.
The Beauty of the Ocean
A contemporary residential kitchen pairs a slatted timber ceiling and oak cabinetry with a minimalist concrete island, framed by full-height glazing onto the garden.
The Beauty of the Ocean
Warm wood paneling lines a minimalist bedroom corridor, framing a leather-upholstered bed and bespoke nightstand.
The Beauty of the Ocean
An open-plan oceanfront interior showcases warm wood paneling on walls and a slatted vaulted ceiling, paired with a stone-topped island and expansive sea views.
The Beauty of the Ocean
A chevron-patterned Ipe boardwalk fronts the Ovation development, pairing tropical hardwood decking with the building's glass balconies and retail frontage.
A Stunning Boardwalk Meant to Impress
An expansive Ipe boardwalk wraps the Ovation development in Newport, Kentucky, its herringbone-laid hardwood glowing in the late afternoon sun.
A Stunning Boardwalk Meant to Impress
A detail of the boardwalk's decking shows tropical hardwood planks laid in a diagonal crosshatch pattern, secured with face screws.
A Stunning Boardwalk Meant to Impress
A broad tropical hardwood boardwalk wraps the ground floor of a mixed-use residential building, its chevron-laid decking leading past ground-level retail and a painted mural.
A Stunning Boardwalk Meant to Impress
A sweeping hardwood boardwalk runs alongside a riverfront residential building, framing views of the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River.
A Stunning Boardwalk Meant to Impress