The Japanese architect is known for cladding exteriors with charred cedar, but in this vacation retreat he adorns the wall surrounding an interior fireplace with an arresting composition of scorched wood strips.  Photo 1 of 5 in Photo of the Week: Dramatic Wall Covered in Strips of Wood by Diana Budds

Photo of the Week: Dramatic Wall Covered in Strips of Wood

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The Japanese architect is known for cladding exteriors with charred cedar, but in this vacation retreat he adorns the wall surrounding an interior fireplace with an arresting composition of scorched wood strips.