The curved forms of this residential addition and garage were inspired by the client’s love of yachts and wood hull construction.

The rainscreen cladding of these sculptural volumes re-interprets traditional rooflines by streamlining elements such as trim, moldings, soffits, fascia and overhangs into a single fluid profile.

This project challenges conventional facade construction by pushing a material traditionally understood to be hard (wood planks) to take on a soft appearance via geometric form-making.

Ipe, also known as Brazilian Walnut, is one the most naturally durable and dense wood species. This leads to its predominance as a material of choice for exterior applications designed for longevity and rigidity, ranging from boardwalks to public benches.

Here, the Ipe planks meet at the curved corners like the prow of a yacht, flaring outward to provide overhangs above walkways, windows and doors.