New Fairfield Lake House – New Fairfield, Connecticut
DETAILS
Architect:
Worrell Yeung
Photography:
Naho Kubota
Location:
New Fairfield, CT
Awards and Recognition:
Wallpaper* Magazine August 2022 Feature
Exterior Cladding:
ABODO TEAK – FSC-Certified Abodo® wood
Species: Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata)
FSC® Certified: FSC® Mix Credit
CVG (Clear Vertical Grain)
1-Coat finishing on all 4 sides, 2nd coat to be applied on site
Solid +/- 20mm thick x +/- 138mm wide
Solid +/- 60mm thick x +/- 90mm wide
Solid +/- 40mm thick x +/- 90mm wide
Solid +/- 20mm thick x +/- 180mm wide
WB12
PONZU – shou sugi ban charred cypress
Select Grade
Burnt on face only, sealed all 4 sides (exterior)
Solid +/- 13/16” thick x +/- 5-1/8” wide x 6′-16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove
Slats:
ABODO TEAK – FSC-Certified Abodo® wood
Species: Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata)
FSC® Certified: FSC® Mix Credit CVG (Clear Vertical Grain)
1-Coat finishing on all 4 sides, 2nd coat to be applied on site
Solid +/- 42mm thick x +/- 180mm x 4.2 meter lengths
(fine sawn 4 sides)
Located in a gated community on Candlewood Isle, this home has panoramic views of Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut. The Isle not only offers stunning views but also provides a clubhouse, tennis courts, camps for kids, bocce, and social events. The exterior of the home features almost 4,000 sq. ft. of TEAK Abodo cladding and louvers and 3,000 sq. ft. of PONZU Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cypress. The contrast of PONZU on the roof planes and soffits tastefully complements the varying widths of Abodo cladding and louvers.
The recent Wallpaper* Magazine publication notes, “The timber and concrete forms appear cascading towards the water, connecting the owners to the landscape and allowing them to take in nature at every corner. ‘The starting point for this weekend house in Connecticut was to provide a direct relationship with the lakeside landscape and a platform to experience space and nature,’ says practice co-principal Max Worrell. ‘Part of the goal of the project was to minimize the house’s presence and perceived size from the street. We ended up layering planes and stacking volumes to break up the mass of the house as it cascades down the hill,’ adds his co-principal Jejon Yeung.”
reSAWN TIMBER co’s Abodo Fine Sawn Face Vulcan Cladding provides a unique, textured surface with beautiful grain depth. This fine sawn texture opens the wood grain to allow for optimal coating performance. The thermal modification process and vertical grain structure mean Vulcan cladding has superior stability and reduced resin content. TEAK by reSAWN TIMBER co. features Abodo Vulcan Cladding finished with Abodo Protector Oil which uses the latest in waterborne oil technology combining refined plant oils, UV protection, advanced water barrier composition, and an enhanced fungicidal package for superior exterior performance. PONZU is carefully charred, misted with water, cooled, brushed, and then finished. The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light.
Founded in 2014 by Max Worrell and Jejon Yeung, Worrell Yeung‘s practice synthesizes complex systems and needs into clear conceptual solutions that are precise and considered. Working across several scales and typologies—from adaptive reuse and public space to ground-up residential and cultural—they approach every project as an opportunity to create work that is adaptable to the present climate, focused on function, and enduring.
