Kyoei Lumber’s Yakisugi Featured in Chilean Architectural Media — Revista ED and ArchDaily

Kyoei Lumber's Yakisugi (traditional Japanese charred cedar) has been introduced in Chile through architectural publications including Revista ED and ArchDaily, featuring contemporary buildings that use Japanese charred wood for exterior cladding.
Through our local partner WoodArch, we have been exporting Yakisugi to Chile since 2021. It is encouraging to see this traditional Japanese material finding its place in Chilean architecture.

Revista ED — Yakisugi in Chilean Architecture

In June 2023, Chilean architecture and design magazine Revista ED published an article titled "Yakisugi: la técnica japonesa de madera quemada que ya está en Chile" (Yakisugi: The Japanese Charred Wood Technique Has Arrived in Chile).
The article introduces the history and characteristics of Yakisugi and features interviews with Chilean architects Diego Grass and Cristián Izquierdo Lehmann, discussing its use in contemporary architecture. It also identifies WoodArch as the local representative of Kyoei Lumber in Chile.

ArchDaily — Yakisugi Projects in Chile

Two architectural projects using Yakisugi supplied by WoodArch are also featured in ArchDaily's building materials catalog.
Casa Panquehue — Aconcagua Valley, Chile
Designed by Alexia Lindeen / Apunto.Studio, this countryside residence uses Yakisugi Gen for its dark exterior cladding. The black timber facade contrasts with the light-filled interior and the surrounding landscape of vineyards and mountains.

NOS Arquitectura Office — Zapallar, Chile

Designed by Camilo Ariztía / NOS Arquitectura, this architectural office incorporates Yakisugi cladding into its facade. The ArchDaily listing specifically identifies WoodArch as the Chilean representative of Kyoei Lumber.

Japanese Yakisugi, Beyond Japan

Kyoei Lumber began factory production of Yakisugi in 1973 in Ehime, Japan. Since then, we have continued to develop our manufacturing techniques while preserving the character of this traditional Japanese exterior material.
Our relationship with WoodArch has also extended beyond timber supply. In 2021, we collaborated on the HUT Yakisugi architectural competition in Chile, with Japanese architect Yoshifumi Nakamura serving as a special juror.
Seeing Japanese Yakisugi interpreted by architects in different countries is one of the most rewarding aspects of our international work.
We will continue sharing the possibilities of Yakisugi with architects, builders and partners around the world.

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