Shou sugi ban, also known as Yakisugi, is an 18th-century traditional Japanese wood-burning technique that enhances the wood's durability and aesthetic appeal by burning it so the outside is charred, ...

Timber has always had a place in design, but lately it’s taken on a different role. Instead of being treated as a rustic add-on or a traditional cladding, it’s becoming central to modern ...

It’s the kind of edgy design trend you might have scrolled past on a social media feed: homes bearing beautifully charred facades or feature walls, a charcoal patina that seems as if it emerged from ...