Charred timber cladding
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about charred timber cladding
Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Private Houses
Modern biophilic country house
A modern biophilic country house that harmoniously blends nature, is designed to offer its residents a deep sense of well-being and connection with the environment. The house was designed by Steven van Leeuwen of ORGA architect and landscape designer Nico Wissing in such a way that natural materials and organic forms can be seen everywhere, both inside and outside. Wood is one of these natural materials. Sustainable Marugame boards from Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban are used to cover the walls at the back side of the house and used as elegant elements in the design. The refined scale structure and silvery glow match beautifully with the Fraké wood façade parts, terraces, balustrades and the undersides of roofs.
Photos commissio... More
Project • By Kirsten Johnstone Architecture • Private Houses
Bay Pearl
Light, soft interiors and tactile brick walls — Bay Pearl is a new renovation and second storey addition to an existing Brighton family home. Sitting less than 1km from Port Phillip Bay, this significant renovation has reconfigured the orientation to enjoy the protected north facing garden and the new internal courtyard.
Tatjana Plitt
The external metal shell protects the lofty internal spaces. Expressed raw, silvery brickwork and inky, black charred-timber cladding lend a honed refinement to the built form. Internally, our lustrous palette includes soothing light, oyster tones. Finely detailed steel elements contrast with lush wool carpet.
Tatjana Plitt
Locally sourced timber is wrapped and folded for tactile warmth. Larg... More
News • News • 3 Aug 2022
Sigurd Larsen designs a black timber-clad cabin that resonates with Nature
Danish Architect Sigurd Larsen designs a tiny cabin retreat in collaboration with Berlin-based hospitality tech start-up Raus, known for their sustainable retreats in natural settings. Located temporarily on the grounds of Wehrmuehle, a cultural venue and historic site in Biesenthal, Germany, the cabin amalgamates culture, nature and art.
Noel Richter
Being a compact cabin of 18sqm, the design maximises the limited space with high ceiling height, large glazed windows, skylights and glass sliding doors that seamlessly frame the surrounding nature.
Noel Richter
To complement the dark tree trunks of the forested surrounding, the cabin is clad in charred lark wood, creating a textured and dark exterior surfac... More