9 beautiful facades with vertical timber cladding 

Nestled in a century-old Douglas Fir forest in Vancouver, the Evergreen Home by architect Jim Wise was designed to blur the line between architecture and nature. To echo the vertical rhythm of the surrounding trees, they selected thermo-radiata pine cladding, mounted vertically along the narrow edge of the boards to create a striking sense of depth and height.  

Light battens were added to accent the façade and offering a subtle play of texture and shadow that complements the home’s concrete and glass elements. The result is a modern, grounded residence that feels at home among the trees. 

Set in a coastal pine forest in Estonia, this minimalist tiny house by architect Mari Hunt embraces its surroundings with thermo-pine cladding. The vertical orientation visually elongates the compact form, while the concealed installation system ensures a clean, screw-free finish. 

Using the same material for both the façade and terrace creates a seamless, unified look. Chosen for its durability and timeless appeal, the thermally modified pine will gracefully weather to a silvery grey, blending further into the natural landscape over time. 

The vertical thermo-pine cladding in varying depths adds texture and shadow play to the façade, while continuing seamlessly onto the roof for a unified, sculptural appearance. Floor-to-ceiling windows follow the same vertical rhythm, reinforcing the clean architectural lines. 

As the wood weathers naturally, the differing cladding boards age at their own pace enhancing the organic feel of the exterior over time. 

Na Rade House by NOIZ architekti features Vivid Silvered cladding, giving the façade a refined, weathered look from day one.  

The vertical, slatted profile emphasizes the home’s sculptural form while maintaining a uniform and discreet street presence. The silvery tone and clean lines create a calm, cohesive aesthetic that blends effortlessly with the urban context.  

 Though understated, the cladding adds depth and rhythm, making the exterior quietly captivating. 

This slim, rectangular home by 81.WAW.PL architects stretches along a narrow forested plot, its form broken into staggered volumes for visual lightness. The choice of materials emphasizes the shape of the building and creates a unique interplay of openness and enclosure.

The protruding segments are clad in Thermory’s Benchmark thermo‑pine, its tone matched to the surrounding pine trunks, creating a monolithic street presence and concealing a discreet garage entrance. 

Clad in wide thermo‑ash boards, this all-wood house by Opal Architecture blends beautifully with its lakeside setting. The natural weathering of the vertical timber cladding boards enriches the façade over time, transitioning from rich brown to serene silver-grey.  

Beyond its aesthetic, the cladding conceals impressive virtues: high durability, straightforward installation and minimal maintenance. 

Thermowood cladding offers excellent results when painted, allowing for creative expression without sacrificing natural texture.  

In this project, the deep green facade blends harmoniously into the surrounding landscape, enhancing the building’s connection to nature.  

Subtle lighting highlights the vertical rhythm of the cladding boards, drawing the eye upward and emphasizing the architectural form even after dark. 

Along California’s dramatic Sonoma coast, Hatchway Home by architect Robert P. Gabriel uses vertically installed Radiata pine cladding to mirror the surrounding cypresses and meadow landscape.  

The thermally modified cladding boards silver naturally over time, blending even more into the setting. Vertical lines emphasize the home’s height and rhythm, while deep window recesses and sliding doors allow the cladding to flow indoors.