Exterior Material Explorations

Private Residence in Finland

A series of 1m x 1m test panels was produced to study the wood and concrete pallet of the residence’s exterior cladding. The wood screen is comprised of vertical Kebony pieces arrayed with gaps between them. The first generation of this set used a wider spacing; subsequent designs used tighter spacing.. The concrete panels showcase a variety of finishes and concrete mixtures. Ranging from smooth, to board formed, to burlap, each panels demonstrates a unique quality.

Precast Concrete Wine Wall

Private Residence in Finland

The full wall composition stands as 2.5m tall by 4.5m wide and holds a total of 240 bottles. The concrete perforations are 120mm in diameter and are set at the idyllic 15 degree angle for proper storage. The standard size allows for multiple sizes to fit within the wall while giving it a very clean profile. Once backlit after install, the playful design will be revealed by the very nature of different bottle shapes obscuring a varying amount of light within the openings.

Bar Backdrop

Private Residence in Helsinki. Completed in 2019.

The graphic reflects the iconic local manor of the client’s birthplace. This image was abstracted by hand by a local artist and subsequently translated into a digital format for fabrication. The resulting vector file was used to laser-etch the panels, giving the overall image a subtle two-tone appearance.

Image Credit: David Alf