Woodsiding
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Project • By A Parallel Architecture • Private Houses
Retama House
A magnificent split-trunk live oak has stood guard over the center of this tight lot for decades, and in recent years, thwarted many attempts on capitalizing on the property’s urban proximity and downtown views. After years of vetting home sites across Austin with the client, the architects presented a carefully composed intervention that brought the live oaks into the architectural fold, remaining attentive to their delicate root systems while leveraging their long limbs and lush canopies for shade and privacy.
Chase Daniel
The resulting architecture is a rigorously compact shape that belies a surprisingly generous interior experience, while always considerate and connected to the landscape. A double-height central atrium splay... More
Product • By Kebony • Kebony character Cladding
Kebony Character Facade
Kebony character products are made from FSC®-certified Pinus Sylvestris, which have been treated with a bio-based liquid.The patented Kebony® technology gives a unique wood product with outstanding durability and an exclusive appearance containing knots.Kebony character products can be cross cut to length as untreated woods but exposed end grain should be treated with a wood preserver. They should not be further machined as untreated heartwood will appear.Heartwood content will vary. The given data in the product datasheet represent Kebony character with a heartwood content of approximately 50 %.The Kebony® technology gives a deep rich brown colour. After exposure to sun and rain the wood develops a natural silver-gray patina.Photo:Sum... More