Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.​ -Dr. Edward O. Wilson
Inspiration: Homes that we love.
We have favorites.
The use of Shou Sugi Ban in homes has been popular choice for the last decade. Clients appreciate the way that it integrates with nature and expresses a connection of the home to the environment. We applaud the owners, builders and architects that have used their vision to create wonderful sustainable buildings using these natural products.
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We have collected some great examples, to inspire you, and to show the martial can be integrated into memorable homes.
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Enjoy the links and reach out to us to discuss your favorites. While we wish they all were ours, we are happy that they exist. Click photo to go to external link.
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From ArchDaily:
“We created a two-story addition clad in traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban burnt wood siding that anchors home and site. Natural textures also prevail in the cosmetic remodeling of all the living spaces.”
Artist Retreat/ Steve Keyser Architect
“The Use of Charred Cedar from Northwest Shou Sugi Ban allowed us to create a tiny cabin that disappeared into the woods.”
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Siding by Northwest Shou Sugi Ban
From Dwell
“While the home’s flat rooftop, floor-to-ceiling windows, and post-and-beam construction reflect midcentury influence, its shou sugi ban exterior projects a "high-end, industrial look," says Bartek. The charred-wood siding looks particularly "striking" in contrast with Michigan’s bright-green flora in spring, as well as with the white snow in winter, the architect adds.”
Thirsty Creek Farm/Steve Keyser Architect
“This home, in the North Cascades combines the raw beauty of clear finished Cedar with Charred Cedar finish. The result is a richness of palette that reflects the forest environment.”
Siding by Northwest Shou Sugi Ban
From OneKindesign:
“This house in Washington features a peaceful woodsy setting that is enhanced throughout, courtesy of large walls of glazing that seamlessly connect the indoors with nature. Living spaces are warm and inviting with clean lines and minimal details. We are especially loving the aesthetics of the exterior facade with the attractive Shou Sugi Ban wood siding.”
From Dwell
"The architect and owners were in sync on every aspect of the design, including the desire for shou sugi ban siding. "I had been interested in shou sugi ban for a long time," Herrmann says. "These Japanese cypress boards have been charred, wire-brushed, stained, and oiled. We did a lot of testing to come up with the right dark gray color; it changes in the light."
From Dwell
“Clad in shou sugi ban siding and topped with standing-seam metal roofs, the compact dwellings blend into their forested surroundings..”
From Cast:
“Clad in shou sugi ban siding and topped with standing-seam metal roofs, the compact dwellings blend into their forested surroundings..”
