![The exterior of this modern house is clad in larch, which is a type of pine tree, and has been charred to give it that burnt look. It also contrasts the recessed wood that's been finished with a natural oil. #BlackHouseSiding #BlackHouse #CharredWoodSiding #ShouSugiBan #BurntWoodSiding](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/black-wood-exterior-house-siding-cladding-220420-1135-01.jpg)
Atelier Schwimmer has designed a new house on the banks of Lac-Brome in Quebec, Canada.
The exterior of the home is clad in larch, which has been charred to give it that burnt black appearance.
![The exterior of this modern house is clad in larch, which is a type of pine tree, and has been charred to give it that burnt look. It also contrasts the recessed wood that's been finished with a natural oil. #BlackHouseSiding #BlackHouse #CharredWoodSiding #ShouSugiBan #BurntWoodSiding](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/black-wood-exterior-house-siding-cladding-220420-1135-02.jpg)
The black siding also provides a contrasting element to recessed and less exposed planks that were finished with a natural oil to protect them.
![The exterior of this modern house is clad in larch, which is a type of pine tree, and has been charred to give it that burnt look. It also contrasts the recessed wood that's been finished with a natural oil. #BlackHouseSiding #BlackHouse #CharredWoodSiding #ShouSugiBan #BurntWoodSiding](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/black-wood-exterior-house-siding-cladding-220420-1135-03.jpg)
Here’s a close up of the black charred wood siding that shows how it still allows the grain of the wood to show through.
![This modern black house has charred wood siding that offers a layer of waterproofing and preservation. #ShouSugiBan #CharredWoodSiding #BlackCladding #BlackHouseSiding #BlackWoodSiding #Architecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/black-wood-exterior-house-siding-cladding-220420-1135-04.jpg)