Burned wood cladding
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about burned wood cladding
Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Private Houses
French villa by the river Le Clain
Surrounded by flowers, mature greenery and the river Le Clain, this villa in France has undergone a complete transformation. The renovation gives the house a contemporary architectural identity, while preserving a strong connection with its natural setting.
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For the façade, Marugame by Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban was selected to bring depth, texture and character to the renovated volume. The distinctive black charred wood wraps the building in a powerful material layer, creating a clear contrast with the surrounding garden, natural stone elements and soft landscape.
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The silvery-black charcoal surface of Marugame gives the villa a refined and tactile appearance. Its textured finish catches the light in subtle... More
Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Offices
Circular office building GMB Ijhorst
For the new GMB office building in IJhorst, the starting point was clear: a future-proof design with a high degree of circularity and conscious material use. The application of Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban’s Yoroi façade cladding aligns with this ambition, both aesthetically and technically.
Circular office building with a biobased coreDue to GMB’s growth, the existing location no longer met its needs. The new office comprises 870 m², distributed over two floors, and was designed with a minimum GPR score (Dutch sustainability assessment tool) of 8.0 as a baseline, indicating a high sustainability performance.
The primary structure and floors are executed in CLT, with façades in timber frame construction. The bu... More
Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Offices
Daelken headquarters in Germany
An elegant cube with a silvery sheen. Creative teams of architects are at work at this headquarters.
In September 2019, our charred wood Marugame was ready to be mounted on the facade. For this project, we fired the planks of different widths piece by piece in our own oven.
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The black facade with playful pattern perfectly matches the square windows and the glossy look of the Daelken logo.
The design by Daelken architektur stands for strength, warmth and style.
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Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Private Houses
Biobased home by ORGA architects
Nestled in the Stameren forest near Maarn, this residence stands out for its natural and effortless connection to the surrounding landscape. Positioned at the transition between forest and heathland, each side of the house establishes a unique relationship with nature. The forest side feels intimate and sheltered, while the heathland side offers expansive views, abundant daylight, and a strong sense of openness.
The design of ORGA architects makes use of natural, biobased materials, including the charred Douglas fir façade cladding “Naoshima”. Large glazed surfaces and carefully framed sightlines ensure a continuous connection with the outdoors, allowing the boundary between interior and landscape to gently fade.
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Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Kyushu
Kyushu
Robust scales, versatile and contemporary
Kyushu has a robust pattern with large scales. After the wood has been carefully charred by our fire masters Kyushu is brushed and treated afterwards. This makes the robust scales clearly visible.Kyushu is made from Pinus Radiata, a fast-growing pine species from FSC® certified forests in New Zealand. The wood is thermally modified by heating it up to 230° Celsius. Because of this process, the wood type has a durability class 1 (EN350) certification. Kyushu has a lifespan of at least 30 years.
Kyushu is a natural product. This means that individual planks may differ from one another. More
Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Yoroi
Yoroi
Yoroi | Fire-safe charred bamboo for uncompromising façade architecture
B-s1,d0 fire performance. No chemical fire retardants. A bio-based material with a powerful architectural identity.
As architecture moves towards a lower-carbon future, façade materials are expected to do more. They must meet demanding fire-safety requirements, reduce embodied carbon, perform reliably for decades and contribute to the architectural identity of a building.
Yoroi brings these demands together in one distinctive façade material.
Developed by Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban, Yoroi is a deeply charred façade cladding made from FSC®-certified MOSO® Bamboo X-treme®. Its intense black, tactile surface gives buil... More
Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Shodoshima
Shodoshima
For Shodoshima, the wood is cut parallel to the annual rings (Dosse). This gives Shodoshima a beautiful flame pattern. The planks are charred in our own oven. The wood is then brushed and treated again. The robust and lively grain structure is clearly visible and gleams beautifully in the sun. Shodoshima is resistant to all weather conditions and does not stain.
After charring and brushing, Shodoshima is treated with our Bito Black. Bito Black provides good protection against water, dirt, mould and other deposits. We recommend repeating this treatment every 3 to 5 years.
Shodoshima is made of Douglas fir from sustainably managed European forests. The durability of Douglas wood is Class 3 and is therefore very suitable for use as wall clad... More
Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Sakaide
Sakaide
Sakaide is made of Douglas fir from sustainably managed European forests. Characteristic of Douglas wood is the scent and the presence of knots. These knots may be visible in the flame pattern.
The contrast between the dark and light parts of the wood gives Sakaide a beautiful, rustic look. The planks are cut flat (with the growth rings) and charred in our oven. They are then carefully brushed, thereby creating a characteristic relief of the flame pattern. Sakaide exudes a timeless, but warm atmosphere as a façade, but also on walls, tables and other interior applications.
After charring and brushing, Sakaide is treated with our Bito Clear or Bito Orange.Bito Clear is a transparent oil for interior applications. The oil hardens und... More
Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Takamatsu
Takamatsu
Takamatsu wood is cut at right angles to the growth rings (quarters/false quarters). This cutting method gives Takamatsu a special but fine, linear structure and a classic, calm feel. The planks are charred in our own oven after which the wood is brushed and treated again. Takamatsu is resistant to all weather conditions and does not stain.
After charring and brushing, Takamatsu is treated with our Bito Black. Bito Black provides good protection against water, dirt, mould and other deposits. We recommend repeating this treatment every 3 to 5 years.
Takamatsu is made of Douglas fir from sustainably managed European forests. The durability of Douglas wood is Class 3 and is therefore very suitable for use as wall cladding. Characteristic of... More
Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Nakatado
Nakatado
Nakatado is charred by our fire masters and then brushed and treated with Bito Black. This brings out the lively grain structure which has a height difference of about 1-2 mm between the higher and lower parts. Nakatado is resistant to all weather conditions and does not stain. The flat flame pattern adds a touch of serenity and gives the room a contemporary feel. The versatility of the wood makes Nakatado a great alternative for applications that require a highly durable wood type.
After charring and brushing, Nakatado is treated with our Bito Black which provides good protection against water, dirt, mould and other deposits. We recommend repeating this treatment every 3 to 5 years. We can also provide a silk gloss and/or scratchproof coa... More
Product • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Omiyama
Omiyama
Omiyama’s hard carbon layer gives a brilliant bronze glow in the sun. The deep-charred carbon layer has a robust appearance with an irregular structure and can withstand harsh weather conditions. This makes Omiyama very suitable as durable facade cladding.
In addition to the carbon-only version, we can also supply Omiyama that has undergone a Bito White treatment. This is a water-based ecological resin and will tone down the outer surface, make it slightly more matt and prevent the carbon from staining. This makes the treated version of the product extremely suitable for interior applications.
Omiyama is made of Fraké wood. A sustainable product of Fraké wood, which has undergone hydrothermal modification (in bri... More
Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Individual Buildings
House and outbuilding - Orga Architect
Both roofs feature green vegetation and a Marugame eave that changes in appearance depending on the light. In addition to Marugame, a second Zwarthout product, namely Naoshima, was used for the new design.
The characteristic pattern of Naoshima can be seen on the façade of the house and the outbuilding. The power of nature captured in roof and façade. More