Avara™ Character Yakisugi –
Twin Peaks, Cork

Charred timber cladding creating a dark, textured façade with depth and variation.

Project Snapshot

This Charred House project in Cork is one of 20 projects selected for exhibition as part of The RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2023

Project details

Design Simply Architecture
Build KDC Building & Civil
Wood Avara™ Character
Profiles Classic 140x19
Texture Yakisugi (Charred and Brushed)
Colour Dark Night

Completion date 2020
Location Cork, Ireland

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Project Overview

This project uses Avara™ Character with a Yakisugi finish to create a dark, textured façade that responds to light and weather. The charred and brushed surface gives each board a unique appearance, adding variation while maintaining a consistent overall tone.

The vertical layout reinforces the building form, with the depth of the finish creating subtle shadow and contrast.

Yakisugi is suited to projects where a darker façade is required without relying on applied coatings. Exposed face profiles are typically used to retain the character of the finish across the board.