Architecture
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Shou Sugi Ban Chalet overlooks Rocky Mountains in Idaho
US architecture firm Michael Doty Associates has embedded this shou sugi ban residence into its majestic mountainous surroundings in rural Idaho. Called Shaw Mesa residence, the 3,850-square-foot property is located on a site in between the Sawtooth and White Clouds Mountains, which form part of the Rocky Mountains in the western United States. Michael Doty Associates excavated part of the inclined site to make way for the house. The roof gently slopes up towards views to the mountains in the west and overhangs on this side to rest on steel columns. Because of the remote location, near to the small town of Stanley, the architects wanted to minimize the need to bring or carry…
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Whimsical Dwelling Floored by Shou Sugi Ban
Design firm Studio 512 has created a whimsical guest dwelling for a Texas home that features angled walls clad in oversized shingles, and interior spaces that narrow and widen based on how they are used. Created for a television and documentary film producer, The Hive sits behind a bungalow-style main residence in Austin, TX. Encompassing 550 square feet, the two-story guest dwelling contains a kitchen and living room at ground level, and a bedroom and office up above. The sculptural building was designed and built by Studio 512, a local practice led by architect Nicole Blair. “Walls tilt from the slab, hugging building setback planes and an angled utility easement at the back of the property, to add volume where needed…
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Shou Sugi Ban Mountain Refuge in Chilean Andes
Chilean studio Del Rio Arquitectos Asociados (DRAA) has created a tall, V-shaped cabin with exterior walls wrapped in shou sugi ban charred wood and large windows that provide expansive views of the rugged terrain. La Dacha Mountain Refuge is located in Las Trancas Valley, a ski town within Nevados de Chillan – a mountainous area that features several active stratovolcanoes. Perched on a gently sloping site, the multi-story cabin is designed to be highly efficient and to offer views of the scenery, according to DRAA, which is based in Santiago. “Located among native woodland overlooking the impressive Nevados de Chillan volcanic complex, La Dacha Mountain Refuge is the result of a site-specific design that combines space…
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The Wabi House: Behind the Scenes
Enjoy this insider’s tour of the perfect Japanese-inspired wabi-sabi fortress in Carlsbad, CA. Thanks to Sebastian Mariscal Studio and homeowners Shino and Ken Mori for creating a relaxing zen retreat that we can all enjoy for a few minutes.
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Shou Sugi Ban Performing Arts Center
Studio Seilern Architects‘ Shou Sugi Ban performing arts center is intended to look as if it is emerging from the woods at Wellington College in Berkshire, England. The circular GW Annenberg Centre was designed by Studio Seilern Architects on the campus of the independent day and boarding school, which sits within some 160 hectares of parkland. The form was inspired by Greek amphitheatres, and the centre combines a 900-seat auditorium with a Cultural Living Room – a foyer that doubles as a cultural hub capable of housing exhibitions, smaller performances or gatherings. “The shape was generated for two reasons. It creates a collegiate atmosphere, where everyone sees each other, and helps to integrate the building within…
