A dark Yakisugi wood building exterior with flowers in front of it - Tomas Ragina/Shutterstock Whether you are a world traveler or just a fan of watching travel content, you probably already know how ...
When creating a home, it's about understanding balance, materials, textures, and the foundations of a home. Shou Sugi Ban — or Yakisugi — a Japanese term that is used to describe a wood preservation ...
The crackled texture of Kengo Kuma & Associates’ new lighting collection for Lasvit was created by blowing molten glass into dry wooden moulds. The Japanese architecture firm, led by Kengo Kuma, ...
Shou sugi ban is a traditional Japanese technique of burning wood planks — usually cedar or larch — to preserve the wood and protect it against UV rays, moisture, insects and other sources of damage.