Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode

SHOU SUGI BAN

BYTR Architects

ARCHITECTS
BYTR Architects

LOCATION
Utrechtse Heuvelrug, The Netherlands

CATEGORY
Houses, Refurbishment

YEAR
2010

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ossip Van Duivenbode

Text description provided by architect.

The sculptural form of this extension is a nice contrast with the minimal expression of the 1950’s house.

Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode

The shape of the extension and the position of it'swindows are carefullyrelated to the interiorfunctions.

The skylight in the highest point provides extra daylight to flood the kitchen desk.

Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode

The stretchedwindow in the back facade provides a panoramic view into the garden.

The cladding is made of platonisedwood, of which the frontside is carbonisedusingfire. 

This carbon layergives the extension a deep black glow and simultaneously acts as protectivelayerfor the wood, resulting in a completely maintenance free facade.

Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode

All constructionelements are prefabricated and constructed at site, resulting in a total building time of 8 weeks.

After the cellar and foundations were cast in concrete, the wooden extension gotplaced in oneworkingday.

Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode


Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode
Shou Sugi Ban
© Ossip van Duivenbode


Shou Sugi Ban
model 01
Shou Sugi Ban
model 02
Shou Sugi Ban
model 03


Shou Sugi Ban
concept image
Shou Sugi Ban
elevations


Shou Sugi Ban
plan