New York Architecture + Design: “Touch Wood: Material, Architecture, Future”

On May 6, 2023, Thomas Hildebrand, Celina Martinez-Cañavate and Carla Ferrer (ITER) had the opportunity to present their book Touch Wood: Material, Architecture, Future (Lars Müller Publishers) as part of the Book Club event at HEAD Hi in New York. Joining via Zoom, they introduced the book’s key themes and shared insights into the process behind its creation.

The presentation was followed by an open discussion moderated by the book club’s organisers, HEAD Hi & Untapped. The conversation offered participants fascinating insights into the book’s content and design, as well as its relevance to the architecture and design community.

Ahead of each event, @untappediournal publishes a review of the featured book, written by a renowned design critic. Touch Wood was reviewed by Edwin Heathcote, who has been the architecture critic for the Financial Times since 1999.

HEAD Hi is an arts and design organisation specialising in publications and cultural programming. It operates an espresso bar in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, near the Navy Yard, offering a curated selection of publications from around the world. Working with local and international artists, designers, publishers, community members and organisations from a variety of fields, HEAD Hi provides a space for exploration and exchange. Its programme includes talks, book launches, art exhibitions, music performances and other events.