Wabi-Sabi Modern — style reimagining

Style

Wabi-Sabi Modern

Inspired by Suyama Peterson Deguchi / Tadao Ando lineage· no affiliation

Japanese-inspired modern — shou sugi ban charred siding, tatami rhythms, raked-gravel courtyards.

• Charred-wood (shou sugi ban) siding — burnt cedar, deep matte black, hand-finished texture.
• Tatami-proportional fenestration — narrow, rhythmic, divided into traditional Japanese ratios.
• Inner courtyards with raked-gravel garden — restraint as the gesture.
• Generous deep eaves — minimum 4-6 foot horizontal projection.

Scope

Light remodel

New paint, siding, roof, and finishes — the structure stays put.

Replace the exterior materials in the chosen style while keeping every structural element exactly. Best for solid bones with dated finishes. This is what most renovations call 'a refresh.'

Typical cost

$150K–400K

Timeline

3–5 months

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