#wood cladding
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Product • By Nordisk Profil GmbH • Woodfac Click
Woodfac Click
Woodfac Click is an open, fire-safe wooden facade system that combines design, aesthetics and flexibility like no other. Wooden lamellae are mounted on a robust aluminium structure — horizontally or vertically, at exactly the spacing and expression you want — letting you play with light, shadow and material combinations for a lively, dynamic architecture.
It is the only wood facade system on the market with full B-s1,d0 and B-s2,d0 fire classification, fire-tested and approved to EN 14915 and EN 16755 — suitable even for buildings with the strictest fire-protection requirements. The lamellae use FSC®- or PEFC™-certified wood, protected by a Cradle-to-Cradle-certified flame retardant made from 100% natural substa... More
Project • By Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban • Private Houses
Sculptural clarity, enhanced by charred wood
In this contemporary residential project, the architectural strength emerges from contrast. A clear, light volume appears to float above the ground floor, while the dark timber façade beneath anchors the building within its green surroundings. The combination of clean lines, deep overhangs and vertical façade rhythm gives the residence a distinct, almost sculptural presence.
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For the façade, Shodoshima by Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban was selected: charred and brushed Douglas fir with a deep black appearance and a rich, tactile surface. The controlled charring process gives the wood its characteristic texture, while brushing reveals the natural grain of the timber. The result is a façade that is neither... More
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