Not long ago, one might have considered wood as a material of the past, replaced by more modern components like concrete and steel. The truth is radically different. Reinforced by new construction techniques and ecological benefits, wood has experienced a fantastic revival in modern construction. This book explores how architects around the world have created and invented with this elementary material. It includes projects, very large buildings, and ambitious urban renewal plans, celebrating the variety of wood use by architects globally. We see how wood can simultaneously transform urban landscapes, as in the Metropol Parasol in Seville by Jürgen Mayer H., and allow for sensitive interventions in natural environments, as in the Termas Geométricas Hot Springs Complex in Pucón, Chile, by Germán del Sol. True to all TASCHEN architecture titles, the book pays tribute to many emerging international talents as well as recognized figures like Tadao Ando and Renzo Piano. It celebrates the vision and innovation of each architect, while also exploring the techniques, trends, and principles that have informed their work with wood. It examines the computer-guided cutting that has permitted new innovative forms, the responsible harvesting that allows wood to align with our environmental concerns, and, most importantly, the enduring appeal of wood to our senses and soul, offering a sense of Arcadian simplicity to our busy modern lives.