Collection by Zach Edelson
Contemporary Designs That Use Wooden Shingles
The wood shingle isn't always a hallmark of historic architecture: these five projects use the humble square cladding in surprising modern contexts.
Inspired by the Sydney Opera House, architects Andrew Maynard and Mark Austin paid careful attention to the extension’s “fifth elevation"—the way it’s seen from the sky. Its tiny houses, clustered at the southern end of the property, are clad in white steel panels and western red cedar shingles, contrasting materials that emphasize their geometric forms.