How to Represent Wood in Projects: Fittings, Joints, Schemes

Drawing plays a pivotal role in architectural design as it is the primary means for transforming ideas into tangible spaces. Within wooden architecture, numerous techniques exist for creating joints, and connections, and seamlessly incorporating the material into other structural components. Beyond merely conveying precise details, drawing can also produce instructional guides for construction, simplifying comprehension for the workforce and facilitating project execution. This is why we've curated a collection of diverse projects that exemplify various approaches to depicting the use of wood and its myriad possibilities.

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Here, we focus on drawings that go beyond the details (you can check out several examples of how to detail with wood here) and bring different ways of representing the architectural complexity behind the constructive and structural aspects of the material. These schemes reflect methods of assembling pavilions, detailing roofs, and building with wood.

Explore a variety of projects in different scales that employ various types of wood, including bamboo, and demonstrate distinct methods of illustrating their use.

Ohori Terrace Teahouse and Garden / Rhythmdesign

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Ohori Terrace Teahouse and Garden / Rhythmdesign. Image: © Koichi Torimura
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Axonometric Diagram - Ohori Terrace Teahouse and Garden / Rhythmdesign
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Joint Location - Ohori Terrace Teahouse and Garden / Rhythmdesign

Su-pider House / UID Architects

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Su-pider House / UID Architects. Image: © Kazunori Fujimoto
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Section - Su-pider House / UID Architects
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Section Detail - Su-pider House / UID Architects

Banquet du belvédère Pavilion / Still at Work

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Banquet du belvédère Pavilion / Still at Work. Image: © Vincent Tissot
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Deployment - Banquet du belvédère Pavilion / Still at Work
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Section - Banquet du belvédère Pavilion / Still at Work

Digital House / Julian Krüger + Benjamin Kemper

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Digital House / Julian Krüger + Benjamin Kemper. Image: Julian Krüger + Benjamin Kemper
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Axonometric - Digital House / Julian Krüger + Benjamin Kemper
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Detail - Digital House / Julian Krüger + Benjamin Kemper

Patagonian Shadow Pavilion / DRAA

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Patagonian Shadow Pavilion / DRAA. Image: © Felipe Camus
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Roof Plan - Patagonian Shadow Pavilion / DRAA
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Section - Patagonian Shadow Pavilion / DRAA

Helvetia Refuge / SAA Arquitectura + Territorio

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Helvetia Refuge / SAA Arquitectura + Territorio. Image: © Esteban Arteaga
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Detail - Helvetia Refuge / SAA Arquitectura + Territorio
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Detail - Helvetia Refuge / SAA Arquitectura + Territorio

Confluencia Viewpoint / Azócar Catrón Arquitectos

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Confluencia Viewpoint / Azócar Catrón Arquitectos. Image: © Pablo Puentes, Nicolás Becerra, Azócar Catrón
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Layered Axonometric - Confluencia Viewpoint / Azócar Catrón Arquitectos
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Section - Confluencia Viewpoint / Azócar Catrón Arquitectos

Tea House Pavilion / Grau Architects

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Tea House Pavilion / Grau Architects. Image: © Matej Hakár
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Section - Tea House Pavilion / Grau Architects
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Detail - Tea House Pavilion / Grau Architects

Machum House Pavilion / Yong Ju Lee Architecture

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Machum House Pavilion / Yong Ju Lee Architecture. Image: Cortesia de Yong Ju Lee Architecture
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Scheme - Machum House Pavilion / Yong Ju Lee Architecture
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Scheme - Machum House Pavilion / Yong Ju Lee Architecture

TAKUAPÍ Covered School Patio / MASS Arquitectos - Pintaluba + Kuhn

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TAKUAPÍ Covered School Patio / MASS Arquitectos - Pintaluba + Kuhn. Image: © Alejandro G. Anzoátegui (anztowa)
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Section - TAKUAPÍ Covered School Patio / MASS Arquitectos - Pintaluba + Kuhn
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Section - TAKUAPÍ Covered School Patio / MASS Arquitectos - Pintaluba + Kuhn

YAF_Constructo 2: El Pesar del Viento Pavilion / Álvaro Parraguez + Beatriz Harriet

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YAF_Constructo 2: El Pesar del Viento Pavilion / Álvaro Parraguez + Beatriz Harriet. Image: Cortesía de Álvaro Parraguez + Beatriz Harriet
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Section - YAF_Constructo 2: El Pesar del Viento Pavilion / Álvaro Parraguez + Beatriz Harriet
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Detail - YAF_Constructo 2: El Pesar del Viento Pavilion / Álvaro Parraguez + Beatriz Harriet

La timidité des cimes Installation / Atelier Poem

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La timidité des cimes Installation / Atelier Poem. Image: © Atelier poem
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Scheme - La timidité des cimes Installation / Atelier Poem
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Scheme - La timidité des cimes Installation / Atelier Poem

Multifunctional Service Center of Liuba Mountain Scenic Area / Shulin Architectural Design

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Multifunctional Service Center of Liuba Mountain Scenic Area / Shulin Architectural Design. Image: © Yilong Zhao
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Section - Multifunctional Service Center of Liuba Mountain Scenic Area / Shulin Architectural Design
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Section - Multifunctional Service Center of Liuba Mountain Scenic Area / Shulin Architectural Design

Bamboo Auditorium / Instituto de Vivienda, Urbanismo y Construcción de la USMP

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Bamboo Auditorium / Instituto de Vivienda, Urbanismo y Construcción de la USMP. Image: © Yann Barnet
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Section - Bamboo Auditorium / Instituto de Vivienda, Urbanismo y Construcción de la USMP
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Detail - Bamboo Auditorium / Instituto de Vivienda, Urbanismo y Construcción de la USMP

ING-SUK House / Yangnar Studio

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ING-SUK House / Yangnar Studio. Image: © Rungkit Charoenwat
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Scheme With Photos - ING-SUK House / Yangnar Studio
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Section - ING-SUK House / Yangnar Studio

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Cite: Delaqua, Victor. "How to Represent Wood in Projects: Fittings, Joints, Schemes" [Como representar a madeira no projeto: encaixes, junções, esquemas ] 29 Sep 2023. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simões, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1006604/how-to-represent-timber-in-projects-fittings-joints-schemes> ISSN 0719-8884

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