ShineMaker  – Wilson, WY

DETAILS

Exterior Cladding:
reSAWN TIMBER co.
MONOGATARI 2.0– shou sugi ban charred Cypress
Select grade
Burnt on face only, sealed all 4 sides
Solid +/- 13/16” thick x +/- 5-1/2″ wide
x 6’-16’ random lengths
S4S

Residing on a 35-acre property surrounded by mature pine and aspen trees, ShineMaker is a private residence located in Wilson, WY. This Jackson Hole retreat has scenic views of the Teton Range and Sleeping Indian Mountain with access to a 1,300-acre trail system for many outdoor adventures. The home is composed of three buildings, and exterior features reSAWN TIMBER co.’s MONOGATARI 2.0 shou sugi ban charred Cypress cladding. The dark wood aesthetic accents the perfect tones of the natural environment. Due to the heavy snowfall in Wilson, Wyoming, Cypress was used for the exterior cladding.

MONOGATARI 2.0 by reSAWN TIMBER co. features CHARRED CYPRESS burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban. MONOGATARI 2.0 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 lights. 

MONOGATARI 2.0 is made with Cypress sourced from the Southern United States and can be used for interior wall cladding, ceiling cladding, and exterior siding. With its legendary beauty and natural durability, Cypress has been a staple for wood cladding because it generates preservative oil, called Cypressene, which is ideal for locations with constant heat, humidity, and torrential rains.

Founded 30 years ago, CLB Architects is a full-service design studio specializing in residential, commercial, and public work in Wyoming and Montana. Their projects are recognizable: thoughtful, innovative, and refined in their details. A collaborative process enables them to engage clients, and therefore their portfolio is loaded with a diverse set of designs, each responsive to a particular set of conditions. The power of landscape, the quality of light, and the simple honesty of vernacular architecture influence their work. Each endeavor is guided by the firm’s philosophy in mind – inspired by place.

Fairhaven Bay House – Lincoln, Massachusetts

DETAILS

Exterior Cladding:
PONZU – Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cypress
Select grade Burnt on face only, sealed all 4 sides
Solid +/- 13/16” thick x +/- 5-1/8” wide x 6′-16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Trim:
PONZU – Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cypress
Select grade Burnt on face and long square edge, sealed all 4 sides
Solid +/- 13/16” thick x +/- 4-5/8” wide x Fixed Lengths
Tongue ONLY, square edge

Located in Lincoln, MA, the Fairhaven Bay House sits on a beautiful 5-acre waterfront property with panoramic views of the Sudbury River. Built in 1994, this private residence received a complete redesign. The exterior features 3,800 sq. ft. of PONZU Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cypress cladding. The warm brown tones beautifully highlight the home’s two-story circular sky lit foyer, large pane glass windows, and green foliage surrounding the property.

PONZU by reSAWN TIMBER co. features charred Cypress burnt in the Japanese style of Shou Sugi Ban. 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 different light. For exterior applications, the wood is finished on the face only and sealed on the back & the two long edges. 

PONZU is made with Cypress sourced from the Southern United States and can be used for interior wall cladding, ceiling cladding, and exterior siding. With its legendary beauty and natural durability, Cypress has long been a staple as an exterior wood siding product. Because Cypress generates its own preservative oils, called cypressene, it’s an ideal wood for locations with constant heat, humidity, and torrential rains.

Murdough Design is an award-winning architecture firm that focuses on residential and small institutional projects. They merge practical requirements with intangible qualities distinct to each design problem, and they consider relationships between landscape, architecture, space and light, material and form. Murdough Design believes that architecture has the power to enrich lives and they are devoted to providing critical, innovative, and sustainable design solutions to every project.

Copake Lake Residence  – Copake, NY

DETAILS

Exterior Cladding:

Volumetric cantilevers clad in shou sugi ban are perfectly situated on Copake Lake, surrounded by mature oak trees. The home’s architecture takes advantage of the surrounding landscape, with a well-thought-out blend of indoor and outdoor space that provides a quiet sanctuary away from city life. The expansive windows are a gateway to the views of the lake, allowing natural light to shine throughout the home. The exterior features reSAWN TIMBER co.’s IRUKA shou sugi ban charred Cypress. The charred Cypress and exposed concrete plinth provide a neutral design palette that pops with the surrounding landscapes.

Desai Chia specified IRUKA on a previous project and was familiar and keen with the material. They were looking for a weathered grey material from the start to see consistency on all sides of the building. They chose to install IRUKA in a reverse board and batten application to give depth to the cladding. Shou sugi ban Cypress provided the look, tonality, and texture desired. IRUKA was the perfect specification for this project.

Cypress is notable for its color consistency, density, and hardness. The oils in Cypress’ heartwood make it one of the most durable woods when exposed to moisture conditions causing decay. Charring adds an extra layer of protection to the wood’s structural durability. The shou sugi ban process carbonizes the wood’s surface and creates an outer char layer that protects against rot, insects, and moisture-related decay in exterior applications. reSAWN takes great pride in designing products on high-performance, stable domestic softwoods, and contemporary modified woods.

Katherine Chia FAIA and Arjun Desai AIA are the founding principals of Desai Chia Architecture. Since 1996, they have established the firm’s reputation for authentic design, creating inspiring environments expressive of their use and materials; Desai Chia’s portfolio includes cultural, residential, and commercial projects as well as commissions for product design and collaborations with artists. Their architecture celebrates conceptually bold design, deliberate eloquence, and graceful simplicity in order to better our collective experiences of space and place-making.