Shackamaxon Townhouse – Philadelphia, PA

DETAILS

Interior Wall Cladding:

KUJAKU – shou sugi ban charred cypress
Select Grade
Burnt and sealed on face only
13/16” thick X 5-1/2” wide X 6/16’ random lengths
S4S

Featured in Philadelphia Style Magazine – Well Crafted Contemporary

Located in one of Philadelphia’s trendiest neighborhoods, this Shackamaxon Townhouse was designed to accommodate a newly retired couple who collects all kinds of art, including paintings, sculptures, pottery and more. Interior designer, Shila Scarlet Griffith of SG23 Design, suggested using our KUJAKU shou sugi ban charred cypress for a slat accent wall that spans two floors. This accent wall was designed to easily hang and move artwork without compromising the material or the wall.

Griffith strives to take risks and use her creativity to design beautiful, functional spaces which in this case, combines modern architecture with antique fixtures. She was able to bring the owners’ shared vision to life with her ability to create one-of-a-kind features, including the slat accent wall.

KUJAKU features CHARRED CYPRESS burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban. It can be used as exterior siding or interior wall cladding, and is available in either select or #2 common grade. The higher the grade, the higher the wood is expected to perform, especially in exterior applications. reSAWN’s cypress is sourced from the southern United States. 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 oil, called cypressene, it’s an ideal wood for locations with constant heat, humidity, and torrential rains.

KUJAKU is carefully charred, misted with water, cooled, brushed and then stained/sealed.  The top coat sealer is applied prior to shipping (for exterior applications, we recommend sealing the back side as well as the face).  The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light.

reSAWN’s CHARRED offering includes cypress, western red cedar, Accoya, Kebony, black walnut, red oak, white oak and reclaimed hemlock that is burnt in the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban.  Our award-winning CHARRED products pay homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “shou-sugi-ban” aka “yakisugi” without being literal.

Edgeworth Economics – Washington DC

DETAILS

Photographer:
Hoachlander Davis Photography

Interior Wall Cladding:

Cusom shou sugi ban charred cypress
Burnt and sealed on face only
#2 Common Grade
13/16″ X 5-1/8” X 6′ – 16′ random lengths
Shiplap

Located in Washington DC, Edgeworth Economics provides economic, financial, and quantitative analysis – including expert testimony – for legal disputes and a variety of business matters. For their recent office renovation, OTJ Architects created an open office space with uninterrupted sightlines and collaborative work spaces. They also utilized reSAWN’s shou sugi ban charred cypress elements throughout the space as an elegant pathfinding device that guides staff through a sequential spatial experience.

reSAWN’s charred cypress is burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban and can be used for interior or exterior wall cladding.  The wood is carefully charred, misted with water, cooled, brushed and coated with a clear sealer.  The top coat sealer is applied prior to shipping.  The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light.

reSAWN’s CHARRED designs feature cypress, black walnut, red oak, white oak and reclaimed hemlock that is burnt in the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban.  Our award-winning CHARRED wood pays homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “shou-sugi-ban” aka “yakisugi” without being literal.  Historically very specific in their definition, “shousugi-ban” and “yakisugi” have become common nomenclature for modern charred wood designs in general.  All of reSAWN’s CHARRED products are made in the USA, in their facility in Telford, PA.

Almaden Ranch – San Jose, CA

DETAILS

Wall Cladding:

SORA shou sugi ban charred cypress
Burnt and sealed on face only
Select grade
13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 8, 10′ lengths
Tongue & groove

GOVERNOR European white oak
Select grade
Prefinished with hardwax oil
Tongue & Groove, endmatched, microbeveled edges and ends
Engineered 5/8″ thick (4 mm wear layer) X 5′ wide X 2-10′ random lengths

Located in San Jose, CA, Almaden Ranch is a newly created regional shopping district designed by SGPA Architects with Interior Design by KDS Design Group. The district offers a wide range of retail tenants including home improvement, health club, sporting goods, office supplies, small market, restaurants, and smaller boutique shops. The retail experience is designed to be more neighborhood-oriented and located near the street edge with pedestrian linkage to adjacent buildings and courtyards. The design intent was to capitalize on retail experiences as a growing hub for community engagement and gathering space, particularly when linked via gorgeous landscaped passageways that make is vehicle and pedestrian friendly. For the interior corporate space, KDS Design Group chose reSAWN’s  SORA shou sugi ban charred cypress GOVERNOR European white oak for the lobby.

SORA features CHARRED CYPRESS burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban.  SORA can be used for interior or exterior wall cladding. For exterior cladding, we offer Select Grade.  For interior applications, we offer #2 common and Select Grade. The higher the grade, the better it is felt the wood will perform, especially in exterior applications.

SORA is carefully charred, misted with water, cooled, brushed and then stained/sealed.  The top coat sealer is applied prior to shipping (for exterior applications, we recommend sealing the back side as well as the face).  The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light.

SORA 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 oil, called cypressene, it’s an ideal wood for locations with constant heat, humidity, and torrential rains.

EXPECT BEAUTIFUL WEATHERED WOOD
Our charring & sealing process makes for beautifully designed exterior wood siding.  Like any exterior wood siding prefinished or finished in place, these materials will weather naturally over time and will require maintenance.  For interior applications, expect little to no change. 

reSAWN’s CHARRED offering features cypress, western red cedar, Accoya, Kebony, black walnut, red oak, white oak and reclaimed hemlock that is burnt in the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban.  Our award-winning CHARRED products pay homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “shou-sugi-ban” aka “yakisugi” without being literal.  Historically very specific in their definition, “shou-sugi-ban” and “yakisugi” have become common nomenclature for modern charred wood designs in general.  All of reSAWN’s CHARRED products are made in the USA, in our facility in Telford, PA.

GOVERNOR 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.

All European White Oak designs are available as FSC ® upon request.

Franklin Street Residence – Tribeca, NY

DETAILS

Interior Wall Cladding:
KUJAKU shou sugi ban CHARRED CYPRESS
Select Grade
7/8″ Thick X 5-1/8″ Width
Standard Shiplap

About the Project

Located in the Tribeca part of New York City, this Franklin Street private residence used reSAWN’s KUJAKU shou sugi ban charred cypress as an accent wall. The CHARRED CYPRESS wall cladding maintains a natural wood look while accentuating the grain of the cypress. With primary design inspiration coming from the history and context of the property location, O’Neill Rose Architects  specified KUJAKU shou sugi ban as a simplistic feature that accents the entirety of the room.

Focusing on the natural flow and connection between rooms, O’Neill Rose used the inherent warm tones of wood in conjunction with natural lighting of large windows to create a space that is inviting and harmonious. The residence is minimalist and relies on the contrast between white walls and ceilings and dark colored furniture pieces. Small quarter size holes can be found in part of the KUJAKU shou sugi ban wall cladding as a further way to connect the rooms through sunlight.

O’Neill Rose Architects is a Brooklyn based architecture firm led by Devin O’Neill and Faith Rose.  Their versatile approach to architecture allows them to create spaces that reflect and frame their client’s aspirations. They balance between the everyday and the unexpected through the exploration of materials and the exploitation of construction methods.  The result is an architecture which inspires people to explore and express how they coexist within the larger landscapes of their lives, and to create richer and more meaningful places in which to live, work, and play.

O’Neill Rose Architects has been recognized in the United States and internationally through publications and awards, including the 2016 Architizer A+ Award, the 2016 Architects Institute of America NY Merit Award, and the 2015 Asia Pacific Architecture & Design Trophy Award for best International Architecture.  In 2014 New York Magazine recognized O’Neill Rose Architects as one of the best architecture firms in New York.

KUJAKU features CHARRED CYPRESS burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban. KUJAKU can be used as exterior siding or interior wall cladding, and is available in either select or #2 common grade. The higher the grade, the higher the wood is expected to perform, especially in exterior applications. reSAWN’s cypress is sourced from the southern United States. 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 oil, called cypressene, it’s an ideal wood for locations with constant heat, humidity, and torrential rains.

© 2016 Michael Moran OTTO

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