Schwartz and Architecture did an extensive home remodel to create the Shou Sugi Ban House located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The modern home that existed previously was substantially smaller and nothing out of the ordinary, however the additions made by the architecture firm render it a work of art. The home remodel included a two-storey addition that incorporates huge windows to allow sunlight in and provide an immaculate view of the forested landscape. A floating staircase makes it so that less space is lost and sunlight goes uninterrupted -- as it leaks through each stair and the slim design blocks the windows as little as possible. Even the kitchen is used to maximize light and place inhabitants in their natural surroundings by using cut-out counters that correspond with the windows that line the whole area. The house is covered in burnt wood siding, called Japanese Shou Sugi Ban.
Japanese-Inspired Home Renovations
This Home Remodel is Inspired by Its Natural Surroundings
Trend Themes
1. Japanese-inspired Home Renovations - Homeowners and architects are incorporating Japanese design elements into their home renovations to create a modern and serene living space.
2. Maximizing Natural Light in Home Design - Architects are using design elements such as cut-out counters and slim floating staircases to maximize natural light and create a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
3. Use of Sustainable Materials in Home Construction - The use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials such as Shou Sugi Ban burnt wood siding is becoming popular in home construction and renovation projects.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can incorporate Japanese design elements and sustainable materials into their projects to create modern and eco-friendly living spaces.
2. Construction and Renovation - The construction and renovation industry can utilize design elements that maximize natural light and incorporate sustainable materials to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
3. Home Improvement Retail - The home improvement retail industry can capitalize on the trend of using Shou Sugi Ban burnt wood siding and other eco-friendly materials by offering products and services catered to eco-conscious homeowners and renovators.