Project posted by Made by Hideaway

The Yakisugi Sauna

Year
2022
Style
Scandinavian
Japanese cedar clad interior and bench seats with ample space for four people seated, or room for fewer to lounge more comfortably.
Japanese cedar clad interior and bench seats with ample space for four people seated, or room for fewer to lounge more comfortably.
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.
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.
A beautiful New Zealand made outdoor copper shower. Keeping it simple with only cold water as an instant refresh post sauna.
A beautiful New Zealand made outdoor copper shower. Keeping it simple with only cold water as an instant refresh post sauna.
The sleek smooth aluminium brow contrasts with the intense texture of the Yakisugi.
The sleek smooth aluminium brow contrasts with the intense texture of the Yakisugi.
Bespoke antique copper shower, with a hand-spun copper shower head and brass fittings made in New Zealand for longevity. The copper has already begun it's gentle patina, which will only add to the texture and tone of Bernie.
Bespoke antique copper shower, with a hand-spun copper shower head and brass fittings made in New Zealand for longevity. The copper has already begun it's gentle patina, which will only add to the texture and tone of Bernie.
Bernie is heated using a Sawo 3.6kw heater, chosen in contrast to an infra-red for the experience and aroma of the traditional sauna set-up.
Bernie is heated using a Sawo 3.6kw heater, chosen in contrast to an infra-red for the experience and aroma of the traditional sauna set-up.

Credits

From Made by Hideaway

A charred outer gives way to Japanese cedar interiors, and an attached outdoor shower provides the “cold plunge.”

This project was submitted by Nikki Adcock and has been selected as an Editor’s Pick

“Another project dreamt up during another lockdown! Based on a traditional sauna, using aromatic Japanese cedar cladding for the interior and a starkly contrasting traditional Japanese method 'Yakisugi' burnt timber rainscreen exterior featuring an off-set pyramid roof.”