#shousugiban
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Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Private Houses
Black Gemstone
Set in the wooded surroundings of Hollandsche Rading in the Dutch province of Utrecht, Black Gemstone was designed by MONK Architecten BNA as a dark, folded volume among the trees. The facades and roof planes flow visually into one another, giving the house the character of a black gemstone.
Behind this form is a sustainability strategy centered on extensive timber construction, reduced energy demand, renewable energy generation, and durable materials that can be maintained selectively.
Peter Cuypers
Sustainability is integrated into the design rather than treated as a separate technical addition. The structure, building envelope, interior, and building services were approached as a single system, with each layer contributing to redu... More
Project • By XXXI.studio • Restaurants
BAZ
XXXI.studio unveils BAZ, a Lisbon restaurant where the architectural design demonstrates a complete commitment to material integrity and openness. Building on the studio’s philosophy of transparency, the project established a true performance of culinary service, where the boundary between chef and customer was intentionally dissolved.
Francisco Nogueira
The architectural narrative begins at the entrance, designed as a portal to a different reality. The intriguing facade is precisely cut to introduce a minimalist stainless steel box that marks the threshold. The entrance utilises stainless steel and raw wood, allowing the identity of the materials to speak for themselves.
Francisco Nogueira
The interior design is anchored... More
Project • By DARKSIDEWOOD • Private Houses
Private Residence Inspired by Oriental Aesthetics
Harmony in Modern Minimalism
Discover a private residence of modern minimalist architecture, nestled in a unique corner of town where nature reigns. The structure unfolds with meticulous attention to detail, featuring two volumes of varying heights adorned with an impressive 11-meter window. Natural stone tiles dance in harmony with charred larch cladding, playing with shades that range from deep black to warm brown. The same warm brown shade is chosen for the terrace and the vertical openwork. Different facade finishing materials form a visual symphony that accentuates the delicate balance between smooth and rough surfaces, matte and glossy materials. The harmony of different materials and forms creates the impression of completeness.... More
Product • By DARKSIDEWOOD • Charred wood cladding
Charred wood cladding
Product variations:
- Charred wood cladding - authentic Yakisugi technique. Natural wood surface protection and remarkable look.
- charred brushed wood cladding - modern variation of Yakisugi. Silky smooth brushed surface of various color shades.
Wood species: larch, spruce, Accoya and thermo ash. Rectangular, rhombus and shiplap profiles. Non-standard profiles, dimensions and wood species are available on a special request. More
Project • By IwamotoScott Architecture • Private Houses
Geode ADU
Geode ADU is a small (640 square feet) recently completed accessory dwelling unit that supplements and contrasts an existing mid-century modern Eichler house in Burlingame, CA. The client's brief requested a design for a writing studio and guest unit, as a 'place apart' from the main house and also an inspiring work of architecture -- both in its exterior form and materials, and in its interior spatial character. The design response evolved as a very particular three-dimensional form, with a polygonal plan and a section inflected to both slope and view. Helping to further shape the design were an unusually-shaped lot with significant topography which impacts the buildable footprint; strict zoning constraints regarding setbacks, size a... More