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EXEMPLAR BARN CONVERSION AT BILTON FIELDS FEATURES 12 LUXURY AND SUSTAINABLE NEW HOMES Charred Kebony Cladding by Shou Sugi Ban completes BoBen Construction’s state-of-the-art development Located in the heart of Warwickshire on the outskirts of historic Rugby, Bilton Fields, one of BoBen Construction’s most recent developments, is a shining example of quality, contemporary and sustainable construction. Completed with Charred Kebony timber cladding, the luxury residential development is sustainable in outlook with a unique appearance that retains its rural farmyard essence and the charm of the surrounding area without compromising on modernity. Built using sustainable building methods, the latest technology and the highest quality products, the development’s material palette is simple but effective with zinc roofing, farmhouse brickwork and expansive glazing. Crafted with an inherent appreciation of the natural landscape, Bilton Fields reflects an ongoing commitment 54
from BoBen Construction to meet the ever-growing consumer appetite to create architecturally distinguished homes for the modern lifestyle. Charred Kebony Cladding by Shou Sugi Ban was selected to provide a long-lasting and attractive timber finish for the homes’ exterior. Using ancient Japanese methods, Shou Sugi Ban timber is burned to create a long-lasting product with a distressed appearance, resulting in a sleek and fragile aesthetic. Developed in Norway, Kebony’s pioneering woodprocessing technique sees sustainably sourced softwoods heated with furfuryl alcohol, an agricultural by-product, modifying it to maintain the same durable properties of industrial hardwood but without the same contribution to the carbon footprint.
