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The unpolished, naturalistic quality of burnt wood also appeals to architects seeking to evoke a rough organic feel in tune with the surrounding landscape. It’s bituminous-black and scaly, like alligator skin that’s been singed. But such dark, reptilian wood is also startling and gorgeously eerie...like it floated out of a dream — T Magazine - NYT
Amanda Fortini highlights the ancient Japanese technique, which has grown in popularity among Western architects. A topic discussed here on Archinect back in 2007 and then in 2012. View full entry
