Last but not least is Swiss architect Peter Zumthor's St. Benedict Chapel, built in 1988 before Zumthor's rise to international renown. Its shingles have weathered to a dark hue, creating remarkable dark-to-light gradients in some areas. Photo 5 of 5 in Contemporary Designs That Use Wooden Shingles by Zach Edelson

Contemporary Designs That Use Wooden Shingles

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Last but not least is Swiss architect Peter Zumthor's St. Benedict Chapel, built in 1988 before Zumthor's rise to international renown. Its shingles have weathered to a dark hue, creating remarkable dark-to-light gradients in some areas.