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Dad, a swimmer and triathlete, pops down to the river every chance he gets, rinsing off in the outdoor shower afterwards.

Highly textural traditional 'Yakisugi' burnt timber rainscreen. The char is 100% UV proof and repels water from the timber resulting in a very low maintenance cycle whilst providing a tactile aligator-like texture.

The rhythm of the slat wall (made from red cedar and stained to look prematurely weathered) is echoed in the shutter detailing on each window.

Augusto Fernández Mas of K+A Diseño and Mauricio Miranda of MM Desarrollos

Designed by Arba, the retreat’s enclosed garden provides outdoor space out of the wind while the cuts give it a strong connection with the setting.

With its shou sugi ban exterior, high-pitched roof and monochrome palette, this family home nods to Japanese design.

Cement plaster was used on the base of the exterior, with double-paned windows throughout.

The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.

The deck off the kitchen brings the outdoors in and breaks up the home's north and west facades.