London-based architecture company Archer + Braun work on the new update of the local Schindel Studio. The practice covers the exterior side of the artist's studio with black-painted larch shingles. The purpose of doing this is because the studio rests right between mature trees and with the matte black look, it is able to create a "backdrop to the changing daylight and changing seasons".
The practice speaks about the design, stating that "Utilising shingles to clad the walls and roof was influenced by Archer + Braun's co-founder Sarah Braun's exposure to the architectural vernacular of rural villages in the Alps [...] [They] were sourced from an artisan producer in Bavaria that produces shingles that are hand-split and made from older larch 'shingle' trees, creating a finish to the timber that exposes the grain and is rich in variety and texture,"
Image Credit: Archer + Braun
What's Driving This Trend
- Black-painted Shingle Design
- The use of black-painted shingles as a design element in architecture and interior design creates an opportunity for a unique aesthetic that highlights texture and natural materials.
- Hand-crafted Architecture
- The incorporation of hand-crafted and artisanal materials in architecture and design creates a unique experience for the consumer that cannot be replicated by mass-produced materials.
- Natural Integration in Design
- The trend of integrating natural elements, such as the use of shingles, into design creates a unique aesthetic that blends architecture with nature, creating opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable design.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore using natural materials and hand-crafted elements in their designs to create unique and eco-friendly spaces for consumers.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can incorporate natural materials like black-painted shingles to add texture and create a unique look and feel for the consumer.
- Artisan Producer
- The artisanal production industry could focus on creating sustainable materials, like hand-split shingles, for use in architecture and interior design, catering to consumers looking for unique, eco-friendly, and high-quality finishes.
