To reflect
the natural
surroundings of the trees
and skyline large panes of glass
were used. Pebble dashing, sourced
from a local beach, was used on the lower
walls to give the house a more natural look
and feel. Black stacked-paper cladding was
also used to create a shadow-effect around the
build. Finally, Kebony wood was used in order to
further emphasise the natural and organic aspects of
the design. For this particular project, Kebony beams
of maple and pine wood are cooked with alcohol and
pressure, turning their soft wood properties into a hard
wood. The result is a beautiful and maintenance-free
finish. Overall, the innovative cladding breaks up the
house against the natural setting.
Developed in Norway, the Kebony technology
is an environmentally friendly process, which
enhances the properties of sustainable
softwood species, such as clear and
character grade pines, with a bio-based
liquid. The process permanently
modifies the wood cell walls giving
Kebony premium hardwood
characteristics which make
it suitable for interior and
exterior applications.