{"id":18738,"date":"2016-05-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/charred-timber-facades\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T08:56:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T12:56:14","slug":"charred-timber-facades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/charred-timber-facades\/","title":{"rendered":"Feel the Burn: 7 Projects Wrapped With Charred Timber Fa\u00e7ades"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shou Sugi Ban<\/i> is a term which describes the ritual of charring timber (traditionally Japanese cedar) to produce a natural, dark finish for a building\u2019s fa\u00e7ade. Though this is a vernacular technique in Japan, the process has been modernized, streamlined and incorporated in architecture around the world.<\/p>\n

Though burning a building material may seem counter-intuitive, charring actually makes the timber naturally more resistant to insects, heat gains and indeed fire. This highly performative material is a marriage between functionality and beauty that can be used in regions prone to wildfires, wood rot and excessive seasonal temperatures.<\/p>\n

Not only does the charring process produce an objectively beautiful finish, it is also an aesthetically expedient alternative to raw cedar. Cedar, when left untreated, ages quickly from its natural light brown to a silver-gray. However, due to unexpected variations in the sun exposure, untreated cedar can appear stained and may require additional maintenance and chemical applications. Charred timber avoids sun staining and increases the lifespan of the fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n

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Fujimori Terunobu<\/a><\/p>\n

Terunobu Fujimori is a Japanese architect who still practices the traditional technique of Shou Sugi Ban<\/i> to great effect. This collection examines his architecture and more contemporary applications of the charred timber.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 ACME<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 ACME<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 ACME<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Hunsett Mill<\/a> byACME<\/a>, Stalham, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

Without directly mimicking the original structure, ACME has made this addition in stark contrast to the original mill. Made from structural laminated wood and clad completely in charred cedar, the new construction transposes a previous industrial structure into a discreet private residence.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 de Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 de Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 de Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Wild Turkey Bourbon Visitor Center<\/a><\/b> by De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop<\/a>, Lawrenceburg, Ky., United States<\/p>\n

Designed to showcase the Wild Turkey bourbon brand, this structure uses metaphor to transpose the taste of bourbon into the materials used in the building. Shaped as a vernacular barn the design uses a repeated chevron pattern to distinguish this otherwise platonic form.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Agnese Sanvito<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Agnese Sanvito<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Agnese Sanvito<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Shadow Shed<\/a><\/b>by Neil Dusheiko Architects<\/a>, London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

Embracing the natural variations of burnt wood, this \u201cdark jewel\u201d functions as a multipurpose room for study, yoga practice and children\u2019s play.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Uhlik Architekti<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Uhlik Architekti<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Uhlik Architekti<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Forest Retreat<\/a><\/b>by Uhlik Architekti<\/a>, \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice, Czech Republic<\/p>\n

This polygonal retreat is highly local in construction using only wood which had fallen on the owner\u2019s property to create the exterior cladding and local craftsman for the metal work. The interior is sparse and uses OSB as both shear reinforcement and as a ubiquitous finish for the walls, floor and ceiling.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Ed White Photographics<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Ema Peter Photography<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Ema Peter Photography<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Wood Innovation and Design Centre<\/a><\/b>by MGA | Michael Green Architecture<\/a>, Prince George, Canada<\/p>\n

The WIDC is true to its name as the world\u2019s tallest wood-frame structure at 97 feet. The building utilizes some of the most innovative inventions of wood, including its charred wood fa\u00e7ade with a remarkably uniform quality.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 JOSH PARTEE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 JOSH PARTEE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 JOSH PARTEE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Fire Station 76<\/a><\/b> by Hennebery Eddy Architects<\/a>, Gresham, Ore., United States<\/p>\n

Though the fa\u00e7ade is made from the dark charred cedar, the interior of this fire station is characterized by light-filled spaces. This project draws particular attention to the charred timber by using it in contrast to the garage, which is made from metal. For this station, the burned wood was embraced as a reflection of the service they provide for their community.<\/p>\n

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