Shingles
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about shingles
Product • By VMZINC • VMZINC Shingles
VMZINC Shingles
This ventilated rainscreen cladding system consists of interlocking panels installed over a timber substructure. The shingles are available in a range of sizes and designs, allowing for both traditional and contemporary architectural aesthetics.
The system can be installed with either standing seams or flat seams, using stone-joint installation techniques with aligned or staggered joint layouts.
Suitable for both new-build and renovation projects, the system provides a durable and versatile façade solution. More
Project • By MCK Architects • Housing
Aperture House
An extensive renovation to a Lower North Shore dwelling focuses on rebuilding the rear section of the home for a family of six.
Douglas Frost
The design incorporates a light funnel above the primary living zone with an aperture to the sky that allows natural light to enter the space throughout the day.
Douglas Frost
The funnel form, which dominates the rear facade, is clad in timber shingles creating a dialogue with the existing dwelling.
Douglas Frost
Additional light apertures have been integrated into the design at key junctions – one for the full height of a three storey stairwell, another one where the old house and the new wing intersect, which occurs over the master bedroom.
Douglas Fros... More
News • Innovations • 8 Jul 2020
Long and low Wyoming house draws from worldly inspirations
High above the town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this long and low house by McLean Quinlan and Berlin Architects has an organic quality that takes inspiration from the client’s love of wide-open beach houses of New Zealand and the chalets of Switzerland. Further inspiration comes from the J.P. Cunningham Cabin, an 1880’s ranch house in Grand Teton National Park.
Credit: David Agnello
The design features a central living space bordered by expansive sliding glass doors that open to a large wooden terrace.
Credit: Peter Cook
The open-plan seating and dining areas flow into a kitchen, which turns leads to an intimate breakfast nook with framed vistas. Also included on this floor is a family room, bunk room for kids and frie... More
Project • By Comelite Architecture Structure and Interior Design • Private Houses
Georgian House Design
The exterior and interior of this Georgian House Design located in South Bowenfels, Australia, is a total classic. It is regal with its shingled roof and gorgeous multi-paned windows and is surrounded by lush landscape. The interior is just as charismatic and features a bold black and white color scheme. Ralph Lauren-style inspirations can be seen throughout the space and there are subtle eclectic undertones in the form of animal print textures, gilded decor and beautiful floor patterns. More
Project • By Marley Eternit • Housing
Cedar Barn
A barn conversion in the picturesque village of Witham Friary, near Bath, was completed using 10,000 Acme Natural Orange Double Camber clay plain tiles and plain angle clay ridges.
The Natural Orange colour was selected to contrast with the local stonework and the traditional cedar shingles used on the vertical elevations and the central atrium between the two buildings. The unique double camber format of the clay plain tiles also adds a subtle texture and character to the roof with accentuated light and shade. More