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Zen and the Art of Creating Shou Sugi Ban
Watch the master as he shows us the perfect method of how shou sugi ban should be done – by hand, under dappled sunlight and with a zen flute melody as accompaniment. Check out this meditative video tutorial – without any words to take away from the artistic spell he puts us under. Thanks to John Neeman Tools.
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Japanese Surrealist Architect Revels In Fairytale Visions
A one-legged Shou sugi ban teahouse suspended amid cherry trees in the Japanese mountains showcases the vivid imagination and designs of architect Terunobu Fujimori. Conceiving his first creation at the age of 42, Fujimori is considered one of the world’s first surrealists in his field. Working solely with natural materials such as earth, wood and stone, the modern eccentric has dedicated his career to pioneering contemporary design with buildings “that float in the air” and roofs covered with living leek plants. Curating the Japanese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2006, Fujimori invited audiences to remove their shoes and enter the exhibition through a hole in a wooden wall to…
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Shou-Sugi-Ban Wood Siding
From Remodelista, a photo-overview of how to create Shou Sugi Ban siding. One family’s account of building a house in Southern California with Mexico City–born, San Diego–based architect Sebastian Mariscal.
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Buildings Made Of Previously Charred Lumber Reduce House Fire Risk
From PSFK, an article espousing the benefits of using Shou Sugi Ban in contemporary homes – including reduced fire risk. The manufacturing process is detailed, accurate and dangerous, creating anything from a highly burnt fragile look to a sleek and contemporary finish.
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Weekend DIY Project: Shou Sugi Ban Dining Table
From the Felted Fox, this weekend try creating a Shou sugi Ban table with only a few simple materials needed. Though a few expletives were uttered during the making of this table (which come standard with my husband’s DIY projects), it was easy to make. Once charred, the wood appears a silvery grey or shiny black depending on how the light hits it. We love how this table turned out.
