American firm Faulkner Architects designed a COR-TEN steel house exterior for a family residence in San Francisco. The overwhelming rusty look of the panels is balanced out by the large oak trees and surrounding vegetation of the property. The proposal for the building was required to be "ecologically site-specific, energy-efficient [...] with a strong design identity."
Faulkner Architects used the framework of the structure that previously occupied the property. The steel house's panels are budget-friendly and low-maintenance materials that "refresh every time it rains, just like the landscape." The design of the steel house definitely has its own identity, as the COR-TEN steel is an unconventional building tool that has amazing architectural potential when utilized correctly and in the right context.
Photo Credits: Joe Fletcher Photography
Weathered Steel House Exteriors
Faulkner Architects's Design is Shaded by Large Oak Trees
Trend Themes
1. Weathered Steel House Exteriors - Using weathered steel as a building material for house exteriors creates a unique aesthetic that is both rustic and modern.
2. Ecological Design - Designing buildings that are ecologically site-specific and energy-efficient is a growing trend in architecture.
3. Low-maintenance Materials - Using budget-friendly and low-maintenance materials, like COR-TEN steel panels, is becoming more popular in construction projects.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and designers can explore the use of weathered steel as a material for house exteriors in their projects.
2. Construction - Construction companies can capitalize on the trend of using low-maintenance materials like COR-TEN steel panels in their building projects.
3. Environmental Design - The demand for ecologically site-specific and energy-efficient designs is creating opportunities for professionals in the environmental design industry.