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A Charred Wood Exterior Was Given To This Modern Home In The Forest

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A Charred Wood Exterior Was Given To This Modern Home In The Forest
A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.
Photography by Aaron Kraft

CLB Architects, together with HSH Interiors (Holly Hollenbeck), has designed a home in an aspen grove near Wilson, Wyoming.

A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.
Photography by Matthew Millman

Composed of three buildings (main house, guest house, and writer’s studio), the home is arranged as a set of simple box-like volumes, each designed in response to its specific location.

A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.
Photography by Matthew Millman

The main house is conceived as a geologic remnant in the landscape, while the guest house and a writer’s studio are nestled more intimately within the wooded environment. A fourth, spiritually focused structure has yet to be built and will be sited further to the south.

A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.
Photography by Matthew Millman

The home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior, tugged and carved to create overhangs and openings.

A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.
Photography by Matthew Millman

The entrance to the home is located where the structure reaches out over a lowland creek, while the wood exterior wraps into the interior as light Atlantic cedar.

The entrance to the home is located where the structure reaches out over a lowland creek, while the wood exterior wraps into the interior as light Atlantic cedar.
Photography by Matthew Millman
A modern home with an oversized front door.
Photography by Matthew Millman

A double-height hallway with floor-to-ceiling windows with black frames showcase the surrounding views.

A double-height hallway with floor-to-ceiling windows with black frames showcase the surrounding views.
Photography by Douglas Friedman

Throughout the home, wood, steel, bronze, custom-cast white concrete, bleached cedar, and oversized slabs of travertine and onyx define the material palette.

A contemporary living room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Photography by Douglas Friedman

In the living room, custom-designed, tattoo-inspired bas relief concrete surrounds the fireplace.

In the living room, custom-designed, tattoo-inspired bas relief concrete surrounds the fireplace.
Photography by Matthew Millman
In the living room, custom-designed, tattoo-inspired bas relief concrete surrounds the fireplace.
Photography by Matthew Millman

The dining room, which features a chandelier from Jean-Marc Frey, separates the living room from the kitchen.

The dining room, which features a chandelier from Jean-Marc Frey, separates the living room from the kitchen.
Photography by Matthew Millman

The kitchen’s minimalist light wood cabinets contrast the large island, backsplash, and range hood.

In the kitchen, minimalist light wood cabinets contrast the large island, backsplash, and rangehood.
Photography by Douglas Friedman

A fireplace in a secondary living room is positioned in the corner, while artwork is mounted next to built-in shelving.

In this living room, a fireplace is positioned in the corner, while artwork is mounted next to built-in shelving.
Photography by Matthew Millman

A bar and lounge features a hand-painted wallpaper mural from Aqualille, while the furnishings include open shelving and a custom sculptural chandelier by Johanna Grawunder.

A bar and lounge features a hand-painted wallpaper mural from Aqualille, while the furnishings include open shelving and a custom sculptural chandelier by Johanna Grawunder.
Photography by Matthew Millman
A luxurious red couch with a dark background.
Photography by Douglas Friedman

A home office is flooded with natural light from the tall black-framed windows.

A home office is flooded with natural light from the tall black-framed windows.
Photography by Douglas Friedman

Each of the bedrooms in the home and guest house, feature wood and comfortable furnishings.

A modern bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood ceiling.
Photography by Matthew Millman
A modern bedroom lined with wood.
Photography by Matthew Millman
A modern bedroom with wood accent wall and black furniture.
Photography by Matthew Millman

Each of the bathrooms has its own unique look, however round or curved mirrors are a common design element.

A modern bathroom with a round mirror.
Photography by Matthew Millman
A modern bathroom with a large round mirror.
Photography by Matthew Millman
A contemporary bathroom with rounded mirrors and a stone accent wall.
Photography by Matthew Millman

Italian limestone is highlighted as floors in the primary bath. It is also highlighted for the custom bathtub, which was water jet cut from a single block of limestone to create a striking monolithic and sculptural design element. 

A modern bathtub that's cut from a single block of limestone.
Photography by Douglas Friedman
Architecture: CLB Architects | CLB Architects team – Eric Logan (Principal/Partner), Andy Ankeny (Principal/Partner), Sam Ankeny (Principal), Leo Naegele (Project Manager) | Interior Designer: HSH Interiors – Holly Hollenbeck | Contractor: KWC, Inc. | Landscape: Hershberger Design | Lighting: Lux Populi | Civil Engineer: Nelson Engineering | Structural Engineer: KL&A | Mechanical Engineer: Energy 1 | Electrical Engineer: Energy 1 | Styling: SPI (Stephen Pappas)

Source: Contemporist