The charred Shodoshima wood gives the facade renovation of this detached villa a fresh and distinctive appearance. A lively texture, shifting reflections, and the subtle warmth of European charred Douglas fir. Each plank is torched, brushed, and treated with our Bito Black finish, creating a unique pattern of flames and knots typical of Shodoshima. In the light, the material comes alive — a play of matte and glossy surfaces.
This project embodies the Wabi-Sabi philosophy that Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban holds dear: the beauty of the natural, the passage of time, and carefully applied imperfection.
A gentle renovation that restores the building’s balance between Japanese tradition and European craftsmanship.
“We recently replaced the potted decked timber on our farmhouse in the Beemster region with Shodoshima semi-gloss from Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban. With special planks 25 cm wide, it looks great on a farmhouse. A very beautiful product and great service from Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban!”
”We chose Yoroi for several reasons. First of all, we like the Japanese classical technique used for burning the bamboo. Due to the burning technique Shou Sugi Ban, Yoroi has a fire class B and is maintenance-free. Finally, the black charred bamboo is a regrowable material and aesthetically matches our design perfectly.”
”As a gardener, it is an honour to work with such beautiful traditional products.
The delivery times are also great and you get friendly service.”
We have put together two Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban sample boxes: one for interior design applications and one for façade cladding.
That way, you can experience the attention, care and love we pour into each piece of wood yourself. And, of course, the beauty and exclusive looks the various textures have to offer.
