Laurel Heights Residence – Bryn Mawr, PA

DETAILS

Builder: Design HOME Studios

Photographer: Jay Greene

Flooring:
MATE – European White Oak
Original Cut, Character Grade
Prefinished With Hardwax Oil, Voids Filled
Tongue & Groove, Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Engineered: 5/8” Thick (4mm wear layer) X 7” Wide X 2′-10’

Stair Treads
CUSTOM – European White Oak
Original Cut, Character Grade
Matte Polyurethane, Voids Filled
Finished On Face & Nose Only
Nosing #1 – Built Up Square Nose, Eased Edge
Solid 1-1/8″ Thick Built Up Nose X 4-1/4” Deep
Back End Grooved and Microbeveled to Meet 5/8” Thick Flooring

Situated in a peaceful Bryn Mawr, PA neighborhood, the Laurel Heights Residence offers a perfect balance of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. Residents enjoy nearby parks and green spaces for outdoor activities while benefiting from proximity to Philadelphia, providing quick access to the city. Drawing inspiration from Bryn Mawr’s rich architectural heritage, this residence seamlessly blends classic elements with modern design features, including an open floor plan and lofty pitched ceilings that fill the spacious interiors with natural light. The natural grain of the European White Oak flooring adds warmth and texture, while its neutral tones provide timeless elegance and adaptability to every room in the home.

Discover interior elegance with reSAWN TIMBER co.’s European White Oak collection, perfect for a multitude of applications such as wide plank flooring, wall and ceiling cladding, and staircases. Renowned for its sophisticated grain pattern, appealing color range, and durability, European White Oak brings a touch of natural beauty indoors. Its sleek surface not only enhances aesthetics but also simplifies maintenance, promoting better indoor air quality within a home.

Design HOME Studios provides comprehensive services for designing and building custom homes and renovations, ensuring projects are on budget and schedule. With a 30-year tradition, they specialize in crafting luxury homes for function, beauty, and retained value.

Jay Greene is a highly experienced architectural photographer with over 20 years in the field. He serves a diverse clientele, including luxury home builders, commercial property managers, architects, realtors, interior designers, and advertising agencies.

The Golden State Suites – Menlo Park, CA

DETAILS

Architect: Studio G Architecture 

Photographer: Daniel Gaines Photography 

Flooring:
AMITY – European White Oak
Original Cut, Character Grade
Prefinished with Matte Polyurethane, Voids Filled
Tongue & Groove, Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Engineered: 5/8” thick (4mm wear layer) X 7” wide X 2′-10’

Stair Nose:
European White Oak – Character Grade – Original Cut
AMITY Matte Poly – Voids Filled as Needed
Finished on Top and Face of Nose Only
Stair Nose Profile #3 – Square Nose, Eased Edge
Solid 5/8” thick X 4-1/4” deep X 4’ long
Microbeveled & Grooved Back End to Meet 5/8” Flooring

The Golden State Suites, conveniently situated in Silicon Valley and just a few miles from the San Francisco Bay, thrives in an environment defined by creativity, innovation, and technological advancement. Embracing this dynamic environment, the project implemented modern design elements, spacious open areas, and collaborative workspaces to cultivate creativity and teamwork among employees. This renovation incorporated AMITY European White Oak flooring and stairs, fostering a sense of sophistication that transforms the area, providing warmth, character, and a redefined atmosphere. 

Integrating authentic wood flooring into commercial settings seamlessly combines timeless aesthetics with practical benefits. The innate elegance of wood cultivates a sophisticated atmosphere, while its durability ensures resilience in areas with heavy foot traffic. The smooth surface simplifies maintenance, fostering a hygienic environment. Moreover, real wood’s natural insulation properties contribute to improved energy efficiency, ultimately lowering monthly operational costs. 

Project Needs: Studio G Architects reached out to their reSAWN Specification Consultant expressing interest in using European White Oak for several commercial projects within the business complex. Specifically, for the Golden Gate Suites, they aimed for a modern, clean look, relying on our products to realize their vision.

Project Solutions: Drawing from their experience with successful projects where they utilized AMITY European White Oak, they opted to continue using it for this project. Its versatility seamlessly aligns with the office’s aesthetic requirements and accommodates diverse functionalities.

Project Results: With years of collaboration between Studio G and reSAWN, mutual trust in our materials ensured the delivery of aesthetically pleasing and high-performing results. The warm tones of AMITY provided the office with a sophisticated and elegant ambiance, perfectly suited to its vibrant and energetic environment.

Studio G Architects is an award-winning architectural design firm specializing in interior and exterior projects of all scales, approaching each as a unique opportunity to tell their client’s story. Whether a new building or an existing suite, they work to deliver beyond expectations through an attentive understanding of each client’s purpose, visions, and goals.

Photographer Daniel Gaines has decades of experience working in architectural photography around the San Francisco Bay Area. From business portraits, interior design, and residential and commercial work, Daniel’s portfolio showcases diverse projects across different industries.

Vitus Project – Seattle, WA

DETAILS

Architect: Graham Baba Architects

Interior Designer: Charlie Hellstern

Photographer: Kevin Scott

Flooring:
MATE – European White Oak
Original Cut, Character Grade
Prefinished with Hardwax Oil, Voids Filled
Tongue & Groove, Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Engineered: 5/8” thick (4mm wear layer) x 7” wide x 2′-10’

Awards:
IIDA NPC INawards – INworkplace Mid Award

The Vitus Project entails the revitalization of a three-story structure in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on 2nd Avenue. Constructed with a combination of timber and masonry, the building was renovated to welcome new retail and office tenants on the first and second floors. The upper floors have been tailored to suit the building owner’s needs, showcasing a newly added Penthouse structure and additional roof decks on both the east and west sides. As occupants move from one space to another, the consistent use of European White Oak creates a smooth and interconnected ambiance, promoting a sense of unity and flow within the overall structure. This intentional design choice reflects meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also thoughtfully functional.

The incorporation of authentic wood flooring into commercial spaces combines timeless beauty with practical advantages. The innate elegance of wood cultivates a sophisticated atmosphere, while its strength ensures resilience in areas with heavy foot traffic. The smooth surface simplifies maintenance, fostering a hygienic environment. Moreover, real wood’s natural insulation properties contribute to improved energy efficiency, ultimately lowering monthly operational costs.

reSAWN TIMBER co. offers interior elegance with our European White Oak collection, suitable for a range of applications such as wide plank flooring, wall and ceiling cladding, stairs, and custom designs. This wood species is valued for its tight grain pattern, appealing color and tone, durability, and biophilic elements. Our genuine wood flooring not only stands the test of time but also aligns with sustainability principles. European White Oak is offered in wide plank and original cut and rift & quarter options, and FSC® certification is available upon request.

Project Needs: Graham Baba Architects sought a sleek and simple aesthetic while respecting the inherent qualities of the existing building and its adaptive usage. The client engaged with a specification consultant from reSAWN TIMBER co., conveying a desire to integrate European White Oak flooring to meet their design aspirations.

Project Solutions: With confidence, the clients selected MATE European White Oak flooring for its refined grain pattern and timeless aesthetic. With its hardness and durable characteristics, the floor can endure heavy foot traffic without compromising the wood’s timeless charm.

Project Results: reSAWN has worked closely with Graham Architects on various projects. Their repeated satisfaction highlights the superior quality and aesthetics of reSAWN TIMBER co.’s products. Our European White Oak offered the versatile capacity to complement the aesthetic and functionality of each room of the Vitus Project. The richness of MATE’s grain pattern and the natural hues contribute to a warm ambiance, creating a hospitable atmosphere for both visitors and employees.

Graham Baba Architects, situated in the Pacific Northwest, is a distinguished firm recognized for their skillful craftsmanship in developing captivating commercial, residential, and artistic spaces. Whether revitalizing existing structures or constructing new ones, the firm is committed to infusing authenticity into every building.

Charlie Hellstern Interior Design crafts enchanting environments that embrace and foster the daily experiences of living, loving, working, and growing. Every space within the structure serves as a tribute to the unique preferences of the clients, unveiling and celebrating their individual sense of beauty.

Photographer Kevin Scott is renowned for his minimalistic approach, skillful utilization of natural light, and constant quest for serenity. His work seeks to capture the emotional essence of a location by embracing its ambiance and imperfections. Consequently, his photographs possess both cinematic and documentary qualities, reflecting a humanist spirit that naturally highlights people, whether in the frame or not.

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Head Quarters – Washington D.C.

DETAILS

Architect: Perkins and Will

Photographer: Halkin Mason Photography

Flooring:
CUSTOM – North American White Oak
Rift & Quarter Sawn, Select Grade
Species: Quercus Alba
FSC® Mix Credit
Prefinished with Matte Polyurethane
Tongue & Groove, Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Engineered: 5/8” thick (4mm wear layer) X 6” wide X 2′-10’

Awards:
2023 NAIOP Award of Merit for Best Sustainable Project
2023 ASID Honors – FOCUS Wellness – Large Firm Merit Recipient
2023 District of Columbia AIA Citation for Resources (AIA DC Chapter)
2023 Premiere Design Awards, Finalist-Design with Purpose (IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter)

Sustainability:
LEED ID+C v4.1 Platinum
WELL v2 Platinum
TRUE net zero Waste

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) headquartered in Washington D.C. has achieved an esteemed triple Platinum certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE), and WELL. This triple certification underscores USGBC’s dedication to fostering healthy, productive, sustainable, and responsible workplaces. The redesign illustrates how renovations can be both cost-effective and environmentally conscious. USGBC’s goal was to create a hybrid work environment that catered to various types of work styles. With several conference rooms, a podcast studio, public collaboration areas, and unassigned desks, the office fosters a conducive, adaptable, and healthy work environment for its staff. Centered on biophilic elements, the design incorporates reSAWN’s North American White Oak flooring to harmonize with the office’s natural lighting and living plant walls. Incorporating natural elements within an urban environment improves air quality, provides a sense of connection to the natural world, and improves mood and cognitive function. This approach enhances the overall well-being of employees, both physically and mentally.

USGBC is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. Its most notable contribution is the development of the LEED green building rating systems, that offers a structured approach to creating environmentally conscious and energy-efficient structures. LEED certification is widely recognized and used as a standard for green building practices worldwide.

Implementing real wood flooring in commercial offices combines timeless aesthetics with practical benefits. The inherent beauty of wood creates a sophisticated ambiance, while its durability ensures resilience in high foot traffic areas. Its smooth surface makes maintenance easy and fosters a hygienic environment. Furthermore, real wood’s natural insulation properties enhance energy efficiency, reducing monthly operational costs.

North American White Oak by reSAWN TIMBER co. showcases an elegant grain pattern available for both rift & quarter flooring and wall cladding applications. Rift & quarter sawn lumber is produced by first cutting the log into quarters and then making alternating cuts that are perpendicular to the annual growth rings. Quarter sawing produces boards with mostly vertical grain and distinctive markings often referred to as “flecks”, “flakes” or “ray flecks” caused by the medullary rays of the log.

Project Needs: The USGBC aimed to downsize its headquarters and convert it into a hybrid work environment. The organization sought products that seamlessly blend nature with design.

Project Solutions: Perkins and Will reached out to reSAWN TIMBER co. to specify our CUSTOM FSC-Certified North American White Oak flooring. The client wanted a sustainable material that was clear grade and rift & quarter.

Project Results: The clients were satisfied with the flooring product as it helped appeal to the office’s biophilic design. The project stands out as a source of inspiration for effectively repurposing materials, minimizing new construction, and reducing carbon emissions.

Perkins and Will is an international architecture and design firm with a prominent presence in architecture, interior design, and planning. They are known for their commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious design, as well as their focus on creating spaces that positively impact the well-being of occupants.

Halkin | Mason Photography is a Philadelphia-based architectural photography practice led by partners Barry Halkin and Todd Mason. They have collaborated with renowned architects on various projects throughout the United States and internationally.