With the intention of creating a ‘dark jewel’ to give space for work, children’s play and practising yoga. Neil Dusheiko used clear burnt cedar – Dento Yakisugi in a ‘hit one miss one’ system creating natural yet mysterious vibes in the garden area. Using traditional Japanese techniques Shou Sugi Ban makes the cladding resistant to rot and fire. The finish on the cladding can only be controlled so much; this allows the texture, colour and grain to show their true character. The carbon finish can’t be affected by sunlight as it is a colourless element. Inside the studio they have used a light in colour birch plywood. This gives a brilliant contrast to the exterior. Especially at night when the black dissipates and the 2 large windows let a warm glow filter over the garden. www.shousugiban.co.uk venetia@exteriorsolutionsltd.co.uk 01494 291 033 Photographer - Agnese Sanvito

Brendon Pinola

This three bay oak framed garage building was designed with timber garage doors and logstore tied into a fully hipped traditonal roof line. The client expressed an interest for us to handle the full project, the two open bays display all of the oak work inside the barn.

One of the many out building/storage sheds designed by Freeborn Lumber Company.

Mark Woods

Part garage (garage door) part car port, no walls. A privacy fence which runs to the edge of the garage port offers privacy and security.

Antique White with Beveled Faces, work bench and storage

detached carport