Facade cladding
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about facade cladding
Product • By Nordisk Profil GmbH • Woodfac Panel
Woodfac Panel
WOODFAC Panel is a closed façade system that wraps your building in real wood while quietly handling the hard work behind the scenes. Wooden lamellae sit on a structure of 100% recycled Greenline® aluminium, forming a breathable climate screen that protects the building without trapping moisture — the look of a timber façade, with the performance of a modern rainscreen.
Every lamella is FSC®- or PEFC™-certified and fire-impregnated with a Cradle to Cradle–certified, natural flame retardant, reaching fire classifications up to B-s1,d0 (EN 14915 / EN 16755). The wood is thermally treated for dimensional stability, so the façade stays true year after year — with no painting or treatment req... More
Product • By Nordisk Profil GmbH • Napsu
Napsu
Napsu is a flexible, open facade system built from vertical or horizontal aluminium slats (lamellae) mounted on an aluminium substructure. Its modular design lets you configure slat lengths and spacings freely, and install them horizontally, vertically, or as ceiling and roof cladding — so the facade adapts to the building, not the other way around.
Mounted entirely without visible screws, Napsu delivers a sharp, seamless and harmonious appearance, while integrated thermal movement lets each component expand and contract independently, preventing internal stress or structural damage.
As an open system, Napsu is ideal for both full and partial cladding and combines easily with perforated panels, expanded metal, trapezoidal sheet, sol... More
Product • By STACBOND • STACBOND - FINISHES
STACBOND - FINISHES
Design freedom, technology and architectural expressionThe STACBOND finishes range expands the aesthetic possibilities of aluminium composite panels, offering versatile solutions for architectural projects in any environment — from natural landscapes to contemporary urban skylines.
With more than one hundred finish options available — including wood, stone, metal, cement, porcelain, anodized effects and solid colours — STACBOND enables limitless creative expression while maintaining the high technical performance of its aluminium composite systems.
We manufacture finishes in any RAL, Pantone or NCS colour. For truly distinctive projects, our colour laboratory can develop fully customised finishes based on a physical samp... More
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
News • Partner News • 14 Mar 2024
Introducing Partner Thermory AS
Thermory AS offers a diverse product range that includes durable exterior cladding, decking, interior wall panelling, and flooring made of thermally modified wood, as well as industrially painted wooden products for indoor and outdoor use. As the world's leading manufacturer of sauna materials and ready-made saunas, Thermory also holds a prominent position in the sauna and spa sectors.
For over twenty years, Thermory products have set the industry standard. They are produced in Estonia by leading experts in modifying wood. Ninety percent of Thermory's production is exported to more than 50 countries.
Thermory's unique technology uses heat and steam to transform carefully selected, certified timber from sustainably managed forests into a r... More
Project • By Louis Poulsen • Museums
Oman Across Ages Museum
Located in Nizwa, Oman, is an architectural masterpiece, known as the Oman Across Ages Museum. Inspired by the forms of the Hajar Mountains and their canyons, the building houses of 9000 square metres of exhibition space, in which visitors can explore an impressive collection of artefacts and information showcasing Oman’s rich cultural heritage.The project is centred around the true understanding of form and material and the interaction of light in all its forms, which is why the lighting choices follow the architectural order. Therefore, each luminaire is specifically chosen to support the overall vision.
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Phil Handforth
Phil Handforth
The sheer scale of the building is to behold, and after sunse... More
News • Specification • 19 Feb 2024
25 best natural wood facade cladding manufacturers
Exterior wood facade cladding is a textured, natural material that makes a strong aesthetic statement for sustainability and connections with nature. For building envelopes, high quality cladding products can be durable, weatherproof, and require little or no maintenance in even the most demanding climatic conditions. Manufacturers worldwide produce wood cladding products in a variety of species, profiles and surface finishes for all project types. These are 25 of Archello’s most popular and innovative wood cladding manufacturers specified by architects and designers.
1. MOSO Bamboo Products, Netherlands
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MOSO International develops and creates bamboo products for interior and exterio... More
Project • By MoederscheimMoonen Architects • Commercial Landscape
SPOT Amsterdam
Our capital city is constantly changing, but no neighborhood in Amsterdam is undergoing as much transformation as Amstel III. Under the name SPOT (Superior Plan of Transformation), part of the area will be transformed into a lively residential and working district. Real estate developers COD and DUQER are the driving force behind this transformation, with the masterplan developed by KAAN Architects. In co-creation with DOOR Architects, we are designing one of the new buildings in the area.
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Project • By Rempt van der Donk Architecten BNA BV • Offices
Headquarters Raqtan Group
The project concerns a design of a new headquarters and production facility for the Raqtan Company. Raqtan is a Saudi family owned business specializing in the planning, design and manufacture of commercial restaurant kitchens, with comprehensive solutions for the food service industry. Their working area is Saudi Arabia, The Emirates, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. Raqtan has branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dubai. In Riyadh they have created the largest kitchen in the world serving 80,000 meals a day.
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The building consists of a head office, a showroom, a production hall, a warehouse and a parking garage. The project is located in the 2nd Industrial City al Khobar near Dammam in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 2nd Industrial City a... More
Project • By CODINA ARCHITECTURAL • Universities
Don Bosco College
The facade of the Don Bosco College building in Nice is solved with EIFFEL 40100 stainless steel mesh. This solution was chosen because the use of an envelope with the metal mesh allows creating different light filters, while protecting the windows of the different classrooms from excess sunlight. This easy-to-maintain constructive element provides greater aesthetics to the building’s facade. More
News • Specification • 8 Apr 2022
Top 10 Trending Wooden Cladding
Timber cladding is a versatile construction element that can be used both indoors and outdoors. It is a textured, natural material that makes a strong aesthetic statement for sustainability. For exterior envelopes, high quality cladding products must also be durable and weatherproof, in even the most demanding climatic conditions. Manufacturers worldwide produce cladding products in a variety of profiles and surface finishes for any project type. These are ten of Archello’s most popular wood cladding products specified by architects and designers in the past year.
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1. Benchmark Thermo-Ash by ThermoryManufactured in Estonia by sauna-material leader Thermory, Benc... 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