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The architect and owners were in sync on every aspect of the design, including the desire for shou sugi ban siding. “I had been interested in shou sugi ban for a long time,” Herrmann says. “These Japanese cypress boards have been charred, wire-brushed, stained, and oiled. We did a lot of testing to come up with the right dark grey color; it changes in the light.”

The main entry flows into the living room, which now accesses the outdoor terrace via the door to the left.

Harouna Ouedraogo artwork, the same artist shown in the dining room, was also showcased in the master bedroom.