21. Slick Shelter
smooth exterior wood cladding
With some contemporary outbuildings, like this beach sanctuary, it can be difficult to see where the interior stops and the exterior begins. Both are covered with the same wood cladding, which makes the whole design look crisp, smooth and as if you are in it.
22. The invisible house
Photo by Julian Winslow
When the outdoors is the most important part of your design, your home needs to blend naturally into the background. Finished with natural timber cladding, this contemporary glass residence helps bridge the gap between outdoor and indoor living.
23. Corrugated roof
corrugated roofwood cladding
Take your exterior cladding to new heights by using it on your roof. The restaurant makes full use of natural wood planks with a roof that seems to curve and move around the building, drawing you in.
24. Emphasize shapes
This large passive house has many planes and levels, all with a sleek, modern feel. By changing the orientation of the cladding as it moves around the exterior, you can draw the eye where you want it to go.
25. Substantial design
Modern homes that use a lot of glass and windows in their design can often look flimsy if paired with the wrong exterior materials. This natural wood cladding brings the necessary gravitas and visual weight, grounding the home and making it look as strong as it is styled.
26. Angle of success
This old farmhouse was renovated using natural wood cladding on its exterior. To give it a new look, the front is open to the outdoors with large windows. The facade is framed by the same wood cladding, giving the entire look a cohesive look.
27. The warmth of winter
Often surrounded by winter snow, this mountain house needed a way to keep the cold away from its design. The natural wood cladding has a beautiful, warm look that is the perfect foil for these snowy surroundings. The effect is a comforting and emerging warmth, not icy cold.
28. Sterilization
Student accommodation tends to be barren, austere and usable at times. These student buildings, clad in hardwood cladding, have the opposite effect. They look warm, welcoming and are places where people naturally want to congregate, with the added benefit of blending perfectly with the sloped location.
29. Comparative studies
A tourist lodge needs to attract visitors and make them feel comfortable, warm and at home. This is especially true when the cabin is surrounded by harsh winter conditions. The cabin's natural timber cladding helps create the perfect contrast to the snowy surroundings.
30. Circle style
Circular buildings may be rare, but they're never lacking in style. While some circular buildings are constructed of stone or concrete, this house is constructed with vertical wooden cladding. The result is organic, elegant and full of fun and style as the thin cladding moves gently around the circle.