Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade

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Covet

22 September 2021

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Using the classic combination of concrete and dark timber finishes, the facade of this private residence has a distinctly modern aesthetic.

Located in Flinders - a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, this property’s facade comprises of finishes that are beautiful - and built to last.

The charred black timber cladding on the property’s east is reminiscent of Shou Sugi Ban, a centuries-old Japanese technique that preserves timber by torching it with fire to create a beautiful textured, ebony finish. This is paired perfectly with timber look Ever Art Wood battens in Burakku Erumu, which add further interest and texture to the facade.

⁠⁠Burakku Erumu is a textured, dark timber colour with interlocking grains derived from the European Elm timber species, that delivers a contemporary, almost charred feel.

Sitting comfortably alongside genuine timber, the aluminium battens are impervious to moisture ingress, and highly resistant to fading, making them ideal for seaside and coastal properties.

Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade
Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade
Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade

External windows spanning the height of the property along the west are also concealed with timber look battens - providing privacy while maximising afternoon sunlight. ⁠

Natural light plays with the dark timber look battens at the entry, creating a beautiful angular effect.

Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade
Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade
Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade
Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade

Cladding profile

Ever Art Wood Aluminium concealed fix Kabebari 30x50 Battens

Ever Art Wood

Burakku Erumu⁠

Fire rating

Performs well when tested to AS/NZ 1530.3 (spread of flame / index 0) and AS/NZ 3837-1998 (result / Group 1)

Photography: James Park Photography

Timber & Concrete - A Modern Residential Facade