The design brief for the property’s interior was to create a suitable
space for both artists to utilise for contemplation and work away
from any distractions. Renowned architects Atelier Oslo created a
ruin-like structure within the home which comprises an open-plan
living space, kitchen, fireplace and a micro-mezzanine level. The grid-
like Kebony wood frame works in conjunction with the long glazed
walls to scatter sunshine into the house and provide a natural, calm
environment for the owners to enjoy in all seasons.
Developed in Norway, Kebony’s revolutionary technology is an
environmentally friendly process which modifies sustainably sourced
softwoods by heating the wood with furfuryl alcohol - an agricultural
by-product. By polymerising the wood’s cell wall, the softwoods
permanently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood including
high durability, hardness and dimensional stability. Kebony’s ability
to withstand all weather conditions made it the ideal material for the
exterior cladding of the island project.
Thomas Liu, Architect at Atelier Oslo commented: “We were blessed
with this project brief which enabled us to create a property that we
are immensely proud of. Kebony is the perfect choice for this project
because it is suitable for the window frames as well as the sunscreen
structure. We are incredibly pleased with the final result which we
hope will continue to provide a serene setting for our artists.”
Mette Valen, Sales Manager Norway at Kebony added: “Kebony is
delighted to have contributed to this beautiful island house. We
are particularly impressed by its unique grid frame, which has been
skilfully designed and would love to revisit this project as the wood
adopts its silver-grey patina”.
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KEBONY’S ABILITY TO WITHSTAND ALL
WEATHER CONDITIONS MADE IT THE IDEAL
MATERIAL FOR THE EXTERIOR CLADDING OF
THE ISLAND PROJECT.