KANSO / Materials
What the building is made of
Cedar, earth, stone and the traces that use leaves on each of them.Explore Journal
01 / Materials
Material is chosen for local availability, maintenance and the way it changes over years rather than months.
02 / IN FOCUS
A visible life cycle
Timber, brick and lime plaster are considered for how they weather and how they can be repaired. Material samples are tested against light, touch and maintenance, not just a render.