Plywood: Furniture, Interiors and Architecture

By James Hoy and Alan Drumm

The ultimate guide to all things plywood--its history, design, manufacture, and use in interiors--with pioneering British design company Uncommon Projects.

The popularity of plywood has skyrocketed in recent years, with the craftsmanship of plywood designs being appreciated on sites such as Pinterest, Houzz, and Instagram. It is a DIY-friendly material, lending itself to modular and custom solutions. Contemporary Plywood: Furniture, Interiors and Architecture takes you through the history of plywood, from its origins and early use, all the way through to its resurgence in contemporary design.

The book looks at the use of plywood in contemporary construction, architectural interiors, and standalone furniture, before examining some of the fitted furniture projects undertaken by Uncommon Projects, in kitchens, offices, studios, living areas, storage spaces, and more. Throughout the book are contributions from designers and architects who favour plywood as their material of choice, offering insight into their creative process. Featured are Isokon, Of Possible, Vitra, Sons of Beasley, and many more.

Illustrated with beautiful photography throughout, Contemporary Plywood: Furniture, Interiors and Architecture provides the ultimate inspirational guide to all things plywood.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 183733028X
• ISBN13: 9781837330287
• Release Date: May 2027
• Publisher: Batsford
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.