Why this Sentosa Cove house was wrapped in charred black timber

Channel NewsAsia reports that architect Pan Yi Cheng applied the Japanese shou sugi ban method to a waterfront bungalow in Sentosa Cove, charring its timber black. The charred cladding gives the ageing home a calmer, more cohesive look. Shou sugi ban is a traditional Japanese technique that preserves wood and creates a striking dark finish.

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