The Garden House

Thermowood Redwood (Pinus sylvestris)

Sitting within an urban landscape, this build sought to reimagine a 1960s bungalow into a modern ‘cabin in the woods’, evoking a sense of seclusion and tranquillity. Inspired by Scandinavian architecture, the homeowner’s goal was to create a space that felt peaceful and connected to the natural world while incorporating modern comforts for a family home. The design revolved around clean lines and functionality, favouring a simple yet contemporary finish.

Timber cladding was a key design choice, reflecting the homeowner’s appreciation for natural materials and rooting the project within its natural surroundings. Initially, Yakisugi, a traditional Japanese wood-burning technique, was considered for this project to mirror the natural tones and textures of the landscape. However, concerns about surface brittleness and susceptibility to damage led instead to the specification of factory coated Thermowood. This versatile timber provides an ideal alternative, offering a similar aesthetic with greater durability and stability. By opting for Thermowood, the homeowners were able to achieve a high quality, modern finish while ensuring long-lasting timber cladding performance.

A modern house with a minimalist design. The exterior is finished in Millworks vertical Charcoal Black Thermowood timber cladding. The surrounding greenery contrast with the dark wood, creating a harmonious balance between the building and nature.
A modern 1960s bungalow conversion clad in Millworks charcoal black timber cladding to give a contemporary aesthetic.
Both the sloping roof and external walls are finished in Millworks Thermowood timber cladding. The roof seamlessly continues the vertical cladding pattern, creating a clean, cohesive look with the facade.
The gable end of the modern bungalow conversion is finished with Millworks Charcoal Black Thermowood Cladding. A large corner window reflects the surrounding greenery of the wooded garden, contrasting with the dark external cladding.
A focused image of Millworks Thermowood timber cladding in MW2 profile. Finished in MillCoat Charcoal Black the dark timber has a natural grain pattern and matte texture.
The modern bungalow renovation is extended with a corridor clad in black timber cladding, connecting a garden room to the main house. The external of the entire facade is finished in Millworks charcoal black timber cladding.

Millworks Thermowood timber cladding is a durable and eco-conscious building material created from softwood that has been thermally modified to enhance its natural attributes. Through heat treatment the timber undergoes a transformation that makes it more resistant to decay and improves the dimensional stability of each board. This reduces the timber’s tendency to warp and twist, making it an excellent choice for exterior cladding in a wide range of applications. The dimensional stability also provides a consistent surface for factory coatings and when paired with a surface texture, ensure improved coating adhesion and a more uniform finish. 

“Millworks are a local supplier that had been recommended to us by our architects. We wanted a high-quality product, and we are thrilled with the final result.”

JJ – Homeowner

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