North Face Showroom – New York City, NY

DETAILS

Flooring:
MERCER – north american white oak – original cut
Character grade – prefinished with matte polyurethane, textured surface, voids filled
Tongue & Groove, Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Solid: 3/4” thick X 5” wide X 2-10’ random lengths

About the Project

The North Face is a well established outdoor sports brand under the ownership umbrella of VF Corporation. The brand joins the likes of JanSport and Timberland in VF Corporation’s “Outdoor Action Sports” section. With the company’s background and identity as an outdoor sports clothing and equipment retailer, they were inspired by the ruggedness and simplicity of nature. Architecture and design team, Rapt Studio, used reSAWN’s MERCER white oak flooring, exposed ceilings, and brick walls to convey The North Face brand. Rapt Studio brought in New York Flooring, INC. as the flooring installer.

The North Face logo and deep, red color sit behind the distinctly shaped front desk that catches the overhead lighting of the lobby. Four different groups of mannequins stand on platforms, atop the MERCER white oak flooring, wearing North Face clothing and equipment from snowboarding gear to running shoes and shorts. One end of the mannequin room has two large offices that overlook the courtyard, and the other end of the room has a simple furniture set of two dark chairs, a gray couch, and a glass table. Behind the furniture reads The North Face’s motto, “Never Stop Exploring” in large black letters that reflect the natural sunlight coming through two windows overlooking New York City.

MERCER by reSAWN TIMBER co. features the unique character and grain pattern of our original cut North American White Oak. Original cut is a way of cutting the log that incorporates plain sawn, rift sawn and quarter sawn grain patterns and all grades and character marks into the final product. This seemingly simple cut actually requires advanced knowledge and experience in the milling and drying process of wood to ensure that the harder heart wood does not become brittle and break apart through the drying or milling process. This is not a new method of cutting but rather a modern take on a historic theme. early settler’s used this through-and-through method of sawing to quickly and efficiently produce flooring for their barns and homes. Original cut white oak’s unique blend of character and grain pattern recaptures this historic aesthetic for contemporary settings. Common character marks include knots, checks, streaks and worm holes. MERCER is white oak prefinished with polyurethane and a textured surface.

The North Face® fundamental mission remains unchanged since 1966: Provide the best gear for our athletes and the modern day explorer, support the preservation of the outdoors, and inspire a global movement of exploration.

Now more than ever, genuine, connected, and consistent wins. Great brands, like all meaningful endeavors or important causes, are led by people who believe. They gather and find power in belonging to something larger than themselves, find solace in a shared experience. Rapt Studio has been created in direct response to this philosophy. They are a group of believers – crazy talented, intensely focused, and curious to a fault. They are architects, designers of all sorts, strategists, and dreamers. They come together to create the genuine, connected and consistent experience necessary for a brand to thrive in 2016 and beyond.

New York Flooring Inc. has been delivering premium quality flooring services for over 30 years. Led by founder Mitchell DeLeonardis, the company has provided flooring construction ranging from corporate offices and showrooms to luxury retail boutiques and private homes. Their projects vary in size, scope, and location, yet their commitment to excellence remains the same. Their highly skilled tradespeople, and experienced management team powers their collaboration with general contractors, designers, architects and owners to create beautiful floors.

Davis Wright Tremaine – San Francisco, CA

DETAILS

Flooring:

MATE European White Oak
Original Cut, character grade
Prefinished with a hardwax oil, voids filled
Tongue & Groove, endmatched, microbeveled edges and ends
Engineered: 5/8″ thick (4mm wear layer) X 7″ wide X 2-10′ random lengths

Located in San Francisco’s financial district one block away from the iconic Transamerica Pyramid building, is the building that houses Davis Wright Tremaine’s San Francisco office. A full-service firm, Davis Wright Tremaine supplements depth and strength in the core legal functions of litigation, business transactions, intellectual property, and employment with nationally ranked, broadly based teams focused on a number of highly regulated industries—including communications, media, financial services, health care, energy, food and beverage, and restaurants. Their First Amendment litigation group is particularly renowned for its leading role in many of the country’s most important and cutting-edge cases.

For their office in San Francisco, Gensler created a space that is bright and professional to reflect their reputation as one of the most innovative firms. Gensler chose reSAWN’s MATE European white oak for the flooring of the space.

MATE features wide plank European White Oak flooring and wall cladding prefinished with hardwax oil.

reSAWN’s European White Oak prefinished and available in engineered construction. The engineered material comes standard at 5/8” thick with a substantial 4 mm wear layer, or 3/4” thick with a full 6 mm wear layer for a truly superior product. The 7” face width showcases the full character and grain pattern that European White Oak has to offer.

reSAWN’s original cut european white oak incorporates plain sawn, rift sawn and quarter sawn grain patterns and all grades and character marks into the final product.

This seemingly simple cut actually requires advanced knowledge and experience in the milling and drying process of wood to ensure that the harder heart wood does not become brittle and break apart through the drying or milling process. This is not a new method of cutting but rather a modern take on a historic theme.

Del Mar de Fabio Trabocchi – Washington DC

DETAILS

Flooring:

TOFF european white oak – original cut
Character grade
5/8″ X 7” X 2′ – 10′ random lengths
Prefinished with hardwax oil, voids filled
Tongue and Groove

Located at District Wharf in Washington DC, Del Mar de Fabio Trabocchi opened in the fall of 2017. The 3rd restaurant by husband-and-wife owners Maria and chef Fabio Trabocchi, Del Mar is an elaborate project, partly due to the scope and size of the space. The restaurant spans nearly 240 seats and includes a second-floor event space with its own terrace, bar, and catering kitchen.

A team of interior designers from Barcelona spent over two months in DC transforming the new construction into a modern-Mediterranean escape. For much of the space, reSAWN’s TOFF european white oak flooring was used to complement the Mediterranean design.

TOFF European White Oak features wide plank flooring and wall cladding prefinished with hardwax oil.

reSAWN’s original cut european white oak incorporates plain sawn, rift sawn and quarter sawn grain patterns and includes all grades and character marks into the final product.This seemingly simple cut actually requires advanced knowledge and experience in the milling and drying process of wood to ensure that the harder heart wood does not become brittle and break apart through the drying or milling process. This is not a new method of cutting but rather a modern take on a historic theme.

reSAWN’s European White Oak products feature wide plank flooring, wall cladding, and millwork/stairs that is prefinished and available in engineered construction. The engineered material comes standard at 5/8” thick with a substantial 4 mm wear layer, or 3/4” thick with a full 6 mm wear layer for a truly superior product. The 7” face width showcases the full character and grain pattern that european white oak has to offer. Select products can be specified in both Herringbone and Chevron styles. All designs are available as FSC ® upon request.