Shingle-Sheathed Houses: 7 Unique & Scaly Designs
- Okay, here's a summary of the text, focusing on the key facts about shingle-covered buildings:
- The text showcases two architectural projects that prominently feature shingle cladding:
- * Location: Suffolk, UK * Type: Converted barn (now a bed & breakfast) * Shingle material: Cedar, with a rough finish.
Okay, here’s a summary of the text, focusing on the key facts about shingle-covered buildings:
The text showcases two architectural projects that prominently feature shingle cladding:
1. Five Acre Barn, UK (Blee Halligan Architects):
* Location: Suffolk, UK
* Type: Converted barn (now a bed & breakfast)
* Shingle material: Cedar, with a rough finish.
* Design Intent: The cedar shingles are intended to weather to a silver color and blend with the surrounding wild garden.
2. CiAsa Aqua Bad Cortina, Italy (Pedevilla Architects):
* Location: South Tyrol, Italy
* Type: House
* Shingle Material: Larch, sourced from trees that fell in nearby forests and processed by local craftsmen.
* Design Intent: Minimal environmental impact, utilizing local resources and conventional craftsmanship. The trapezoidal form of the house is covered in these shingles.
Both projects emphasize the use of natural materials and a connection to the surrounding landscape thru the choice of shingle cladding. They also highlight the sustainability aspect of using locally sourced materials and traditional building techniques.