Shou Sugi Ban, BYTR Architects, house addition, the netherlands, charred timber facade, prefab house

BYTR ArchitectsShou Sugi Ban addition was envisioned as a sculptural form that accents the traditional architecture of the main house. The volume and shape were determined by the interior functions, and windows were placed to provide light and views from specific vantage points. A skylight at the highest point floods the kitchen with natural daylight, and a stretched window in the back provides a panoramic view of the garden.

A poured concrete foundation was first built for the cellar and addition, while the wall panels were prefabricated off-site. The walls are insulated with recycled newspaper insulation and provide 2x the level of insulation required by code. The exterior is clad with charred timber, which provides a completely maintenance-free facade without any sealers, coatings or finishes. The entire construction took only 8 weeks as a result of the prefabricated panels.

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