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The world's largest producer and supplier of yakisugi "shou sugi ban" charred wood siding, serving customers across North America.
We are the largest yakisugi "shou sugi ban" siding and paneling manufacturer in Japan. Now our products are available in North America as well.
07/29/2026
Dark against light, timber against steel, architecture against desert.
Set against Arizona's open horizon, this multi-volume residence is clad in two variations of our yakisugi, chosen for its durability.
Our Dark Gray Linseed Gendai® grounds the taller form in deep, charred shadow, while Pika-Pika® Linseed Natural warms the adjoining volume with its soft, golden grain.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the project under construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgIcL5Xnu08
Project: Desert Serenade
Architect: Steven Baczek Architect
Builder: Beckett Construction
Photographer: Jason Roehner Photographs
07/22/2026
“Nature has been my main guide and inspiration", says architect of Lot 67, which she designed for her own family.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the multigenerational compound was meant to sit quietly on the land, low beneath the old oaks, letting the meadow and the light stay the focus.
That intention shows in every choice. Structures staggered to protect the trees' root zones. Homes angled for privacy and shared views. A palette drawn from the place itself.
The Panafold captures her reflections beautifully in Issue 05, "Quiet on the Land." A rare look at what it means to build for the people you love, on ground you want to leave undisturbed.
Read her story in The Panafold: https://www.thepanafold.com/excerpts/quiet-on-the-land
Products: Gendai® Alkyd Black and Sugi
Architect: Studio Schicketanz
Builder: Method Homes
Structural Engineering: Ashley & Vance Engineering, Inc.
Landscape Design: Ground Studio Landscape
Photos: Mariko Reed
Yakisugi. Definitely not your average siding...
Charred deeply for a durability that outlasts trends, weather, and probably you.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/44DzJhD
If you haven't heard of it yet, you've almost certainly seen it.
It's called yakisugi. Also known as shou sugi ban.
It's a Japanese material made by intensely charring sugi—Japanese cedar. The result is a unique siding and paneling that's naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and fire, with a depth of texture no DIY or “yakisugi-inspired” material can replicate.
It started as a Japanese vernacular building material with centuries of tradition, and today, it's quickly growing in popularity in contemporary architecture around the world.
We’ve been producing it for over 50 years.
Three variations. Three distinct characters:
Suyaki®. The most traditional. The surface is left unbrushed after charring, resulting in a deep, rich black with an alligator-skin-like texture. Bold and elemental.
Gendai®. Single-brushed after charring to remove a layer of soot, revealing a smoother, more consistent surface. Available in a wide range of colors, including black, dark gray, silver, brown, amber, and more.
Pika-Pika®. Double-brushed to expose the natural wood grain beneath the char. Warm, textural, and expressive. The finish that highlights the wood’s grain.
If a building has stopped you in your tracks and you couldn't name what was on it, this might be it.
Learn more at the link in bio.
06/24/2026
There’s just something about yakisugi at dusk… 🌃
Featured Projects:
1. Dutchmoor Valley Guesthouse. Architect: SEEK Design & Architecture; Contractor: Integrus; Photographer: Angie McMonigal Photography
2. Gurley Lake House. Architect: Trulinea Architects; Builder: Trifecta Construction LLC; Photographer: Whit Richardson Photography
3. Grand Ridge House. Photographer: Rafael Soldi Photography, Nakamoto Forestry; Architect: Karen DeLucas Architecture; Builder: Stackman Custom Homes
4. Rice Paddy House. Architect: Kokuhon Kenchudo
5. Lake Champlain. Architect: Studio MMA Architecture + Design; General Contractor: Red House Building; Structural Engineer: Artisan Engineering; Landscape Architect: Knauf Landscape Architecture; Photographer: Ryan Bent Photography
6. Split Gable. Architect: Kcs Architects; Builder: RW Clark Construction; Structural Engineer: Verahaus Structural LLC; Photographer: Morgan Prestipino
7. Mountain Pool House. Photographer: Ryan Bent Photography; Architect: Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design; Builder: Red House Building
8. Shelburne Pond Home. Architect: Joan Heaton Architects; Photographer: Ryan Bent Photography
9. Detached Forest House. Photographer: Johannes Zettel / NAOS Architecture Marketing
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06/09/2026
Yakisugi, inside and out.
From exterior cladding to interior walls and ceilings, yakisugi brings depth, texture, and longevity to every surface. Its charred grain can define a facade, soften a room, and create a continuous material language between architecture and landscape.
1. Orcas House. Interior Photograph: Will Austin, Architect: Syndicate Smith LLC, Builder: West Corp Construction
2. Komorebi House. Architecture + Build: Assembly Architecture + Build, Photographer: Jordan Powers, Engineering: Dunn Structural, Interior Design: Amber Kennedy
3. Northport Studio. Architect: Mathison I Mathison Architects, Contractor: Cooley Contracting, LLC, Photographer: Scott Norsworthy
4. Hill House. Architect: Kcs Architects, Builder: Niemela Design Builders, Photographer: Ryan Bent
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06/04/2026
Revisiting the projects that stopped your scroll to spotlight the yakisugi finishes used.
These designs set the bar high for how craftsmanship and character come together, with each yakisugi finish chosen a perfect match for its setting.
1, 2 & 3 – Lake Champlain. Architect: Studio MMA Architecture + Design, General Contractor: Red House Building, Structural Engineer: Artisan Engineering, Landscape Architect: Knauf Landscape Architecture, Photographer: Ryan Bent Photography
4, 5 & 6 – Seattle Lakehouse. Architect: SHED Architecture & Design, Builder: Whelbilt Homes, Photographer: Rafael Soldi Photography
7, 8 & 9 – Octothorpe House. Architect: Mork Ulnes Architects, Photographer: Jeremy Bittermann/JBSA Images
10, 11 & 12 – Swift Cabin. Architect: Ment Architecture, Builder: Andrews Construction, Photographer: Adam Lawler
06/03/2026
Le Petit Théâtre de Nivelle in Nivelle, France.
Designed as an extension to an existing farmhouse where performances were hosted, this angular building is home to a 161-seat private theater, transforming the property into a fully-fledged cultural venue.
Its clean geometry and textured material palette imbues a modern identity, while the yakisugi cladding brings the warmth, texture, and depth with contrasting finishes: lightness from sealed Pika-Pika® and dramatic darkness from black Gendai®.
Project: Théâtre de Nivelle
Products: Pika-Pika with transparent finish, Gendai with water-based protection Ebony
Architect: KONTEXT architects LLC
Builder: Edwood Construction Bois
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05/21/2026
Did someone say pool season???
Explore these feature projects: https://bit.ly/3GeL5QN
Featured projects:
1. East Hampton Modern. Architect: Workshop/APD, Contractor: Shoshi Builders, Landscape: Farm Landscape Design, Photographer: Read McKendree / JBSA Images
2-3. Plaza Midwood Pool House. Architect: Josh Allison Architecture, Photographer: Anthology Photography, Builder: Stanwick Dunham Builders
4. Lafayette ADU. Architecture: Mahya Salehi Studio, Landscape: Strata Landscape Architects, Builder: GR Innovative Builders, Photographer: R. Brad Knipstein
5. Shadybrook Project. Architect: Samaha Studio, Photography: CS8 Photo
6. The Plus House. Architecture: Höweler+Yoon, Builder: Page Construction Services, Photographer: Hadley Fruits, Owners: The Plus House
7. Mountain Pool House. Architect: EH Architect, Builder: Red House Building, Photographer: Ryan Bent Photo
05/14/2026
Featured on Dwell, the Elemental House is a sculptural composition of dark forms tucked away on a wooded lot in Maine.
Conceived by We Are OPAL for a young family of four, the design balances modern efficiency with enduring material craft. The dark, charred surface of our Gendai® yakisugi finished with a black linseed oil contrasts starkly with the airy interiors.
“We were drawn to the beautiful natural tones and textures the [yakisugi heat treatment] process creates on the surface, which allows for variation while using the same material,” said OPAL design partner Riley Pratt.
At night, the interplay of dark and light materials combined with the floor-to-ceiling glass openings produces a dramatic lantern-like effect.
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/49NlnhA
Product: Gendai® Linseed Black
Architecture: We Are OPAL
Structural Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti
Contractor: StoneWood Builders of Maine
Photographer: Trent Bell Photography
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