Norwegian Wood: The Thoughtful Architecture of Wenche Selmer - Hardcover

Tostrup, Elisabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1568985932 ISBN 13: 9781568985930

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press, 2006

Synopsis

Whether set along the picturesque coast of Norway or in its remote mountains and forests, architect Wenche Selmer's wooden cabins and houses blend effortlessly into their surroundings. Combining local building traditions with modern conveniences, her designs evoke Norway in all its rugged beauty and smart Scandinavian pragmatism. Just looking at these cabins is an invitation to sit down at the lovingly designed dining table for a hearty meal, or to curl up with a book on one of the inviting corner sofas while enjoying the panoramic view through large glass windows. These are houses that, while thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted, were meant first and foremost to be lived in, and it is this accommodation of high design and livability that is partly responsible for their universal appeal.

Norwegian Wood is the first book on the life and architecture of Wenche Selmer (1920 1998) one of the few women who gained prominence among European architects in the mid-twentieth century. Fourteen of her beautiful wooden cabins and houses are featured in detailed descriptions, plans, and a wealth of archival images and newly commissioned color photography. Whether you're planning to build your own vacation home, have always loved Scandinavian design or simply enjoy the warmth and sensuality of wooden architecture, you'll find plenty of inspiration here.

About this title

About the Author:

Elisabeth Tostrup is a professor of architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, where she worked together with Wenche Selmer.

Review:

(Wenche Selmer) influenced scores of young architects with her technical accomplishments and her pragmatic, insightful understanding of residential architecture. -- Residential Architect

The book pays tribute to Selmer's accomplishments while celebrating wood's enduring appeal and warmth. -- Azure, Dec. 2006

About this edition

• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1568985932
• ISBN 13: 9781568985930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208