12 Feb

San Francisco Corporate Office :: TORA shou sugi ban

By Jocelyn Mahan In /

SAN FRANCISCO CORPORATE OFFICE

TORA SHOU SUGI BAN

San Francisco Corporate Office – San Francisco, CA

DETAILS

Location:
San Francisco, CA

Architect: Interior Architects

Photography: Steph Dewey

Interior Wall Cladding:

TORA shou sugi ban charred cypress
Burnt and sealed on face only
Select Grade
Solid 13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 6′-16′ long
Tongue & Groove

Located in San Francisco, CA this corporate office was designed by Interior Architects. The confidential clients requested an open, bright and modern space for their amenity kitchen space. Interior Architects chose bright pops of color and geometric patterns that all blended together perfectly to create exactly what the client was looking for. They included reSAWN’s TORA shou sugi ban charred cypress as wall cladding, adding an extra layer of texture to the design.

Interior Architects is a global firm of architects, designers, strategists, and specialists. They focus exclusively on environments through the lens of interior architecture—a radical idea in 1984, when Interior Architects was founded. They’re inspired working alongside their clients to resolve complex issues and design highly energized environments where people thrive.

TORA features CHARRED CYPRESS burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban. TORA 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.

TORA 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.

TORA 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.

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.

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29 Jan

Whalebone Landing :: AMITY European White Oak

By Jocelyn Mahan In /

WHALEBONE LANDING

AMITY EUROPEAN WHITE OAK

Whalebone Landing – Southampton, NY

DETAILS

Location:
Southampton, NY

Architect: Naiztat+Ham Architects

Flooring:

AMITY 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′ random lengths

Walls of glass on two floors of this modern waterfront home showcase a panorama of sea and sky, with west view across Southampton’s Peconic Bay to Robins Island and the North Fork. Designed by Naiztat+Ham Architects, the home offers an open first floor plan with combined living and dining rooms open to the kitchen. The entire home incorporates reSAWN’s AMITY European white oak flooring, complementing the calming color scheme and beach aesthetic of the home.

AMITY features wide plank European White Oak flooring and wall cladding prefinished with matte polyurethane.

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.

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17 Jan

Franklin Loft :: KUJAKU shou sugi ban CHARRED CYPRESS

By Tina's In /

FRANKLIN LOFT

KUJAKU SHOU SUGI BAN

Franklin Street Residence – Tribeca, NY

DETAILS

Location:
Tribeca, NY

Architect & Design:
O’Neill Rose Architects

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.

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17 Dec

Reston Residence :: TAIYO shou sugi ban Cypress

By Jocelyn Mahan In /

RESTON RESIDENCE

TAIYO SHOU SUGI BAN CYPRESS

Reston Residence – Reston, VA

DETAILS

Location:
Reston, VA

Interior Wall Cladding:

TAIYO shou sugi ban charred cypress
Burnt and sealed on face only
Select grade
13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 6 – 16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Founded as Virginia’s first planned residential community in the mid-1960s, Reston still embodies its founding principles of “Live, Work, Play and Get Involved.” The internationally known community was built with the goal of revolutionizing post-WWII concepts of land use and residential/corporate development in suburban America. In 2012, Reston was ranked 7^th in the Best Places to Live in America by CNN Money Magazine.

Tucked away in a woodsy neighborhood of Reston, the couple who lives here recently decided to redesign and renovate their home. The first floor of their home is almost entirely an open floor plan with a sunken great room open to the kitchen. Upon entering through the front door, reSAWN’s TAIYO shou sugi ban charred cypress is immediately visible on the ceiling of the great room. The cladding carries through the exterior space tying the exterior and interior designs together. TAIYO shou sugi ban is also used as cladding around the kitchen countertops acting as functional yet aesthetically pleasing way to divide the two spaces.

TAIYO features CHARRED CYPRESS burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban. TAIYO 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.

TAIYO shou sugi ban 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.

TAIYO shou sugi ban 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.

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29 Oct

Fire Island Residence :: LONGPORT black walnut and UNAGI and TAKEI shou sugi ban charred Accoya®

By Jocelyn Mahan In /

FIRE ISLAND RESIDENCE

LONGPORT BLACK WALNUT AND UNAGI & TAKEI SHOU SUGI BAN

Fire Island Residence – Fire Island, NY

DETAILS

Location:
Fire Island, NY

Architect and Photography:
PAUL

Ceiling Cladding and Flooring:

LONGPORT black walnut
Plain sawn, character grade, prefinished with matte polyurethane, voids filled
Engineered, endmatched, microbeveled edges and ends
5/8″ thick (4mm wear layer) X 5″ wide X 7’6″ to 8’6″ long lengths
Tongue and Groove

Exterior Cladding:

UNAGI shou sugi ban charred Accoya®
Select Grade, burnt face only, sealed face and back
3/4″ thick X 5-1/2″ wide X 8′-16′ random lengths
Tongue and Groove

TAKEI shou sugi ban charred Accoya
Burnt and brushed on face only, sealed on back
3/4″ thick X 5-1/2″ wide X 8′-16′ random lengths
Tongue and Groove

A 4-bedroom seasonal home, located in Seaview, Fire Island, is placed on the site to take advantage of the sun, wind and views of both ocean and bay. The square site required a precise arrangement of the house and pool, that allowed the house to wrap the deck and pool, forming a barrier from the public walk. The “L” shape of the house creates a private enclave of exterior space to celebrate the cherished indoor|outdoor experience of Fire Island. A modest roof deck allows for unobstructed sunset and sunrise views.

Clad primarily in reSAWN’s UNAGI and TAKEI shou sugi ban charred Accoya, cuts, voids and punches are composed with windows, recesses and overhangs for seemingly unorganized facades.

The first floor of the house incorporates reSAWN’s LONGPORT black walnut as ceiling cladding, and then includes LONGPORT as flooring and wall cladding on the second floor.

LONGPORT features wide plank plain sawn select or character grade American Black WALNUT prefinished with a matte polyurethane for flooring or wall cladding. The wide face width showcases the full character and grain pattern that black walnut has to offer.

American Black Walnut is a heavy, strong wood defined by its rich deep browns and beautiful figure. The grain pattern of black walnut is mostly straight and open, but some boards have burled or curly grain.

UNAGI and TAKEI feature CHARRED Accoya® wood burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban. Accoya® wood is the result of decades of research and development that has brought together a long-established, extensively proven wood modification technique and leading-edge patented technology – acetylation to create a high performance wood, ideal for outdoor use and challenging applications.

By significantly enhancing the durability and dimensional stability of fast-growing and abundantly available certified wood species, Accoya® wood provides compelling environmental advantages over slow-growing hardwoods (which are often unsustainably sourced), woods treated with toxic preservative chemicals, and non-renewable carbon-intensive materials such as plastics, steel and concrete.

The Accoya® wood patented modification process adds nothing to the wood that does not already naturally occur in it
Class 1 durability – facilitating a longer lifespan, improved carbon sequestration potential and lower lifetime material consumption versus other materials
Outstanding dimensional stability, resulting in lower maintenance frequency and therefore less coating over the lifetime of the product
Superior thermal insulation, providing energy conservation advantages when used for applications such as windows and doors
All Accoya® wood is produced from well managed sustainable sources including FSC® and other regionally certified woods
Low carbon footprint: Accoya® wood is an environmentally compatible substitute for carbon intensive materials
Environmentally compatible: 100% recyclable and reusable, naturally renewable
Rapidly renewable materials: use of abundantly available and fast-growing source species

Accoya® wood has been tested over prolonged periods in all types of weathering conditions – above ground, below ground and even in water – and has been proven to withstand even the toughest of external environments. Not only is its durability proven, but it has also been shown to retain its appearance, requiring much less frequent maintenance than other wood species. This gives added reassurance to the manufacturers, architects, specifiers, builders and property owners who have chosen Accoya® wood for a diverse range of projects. Accoya® wood is also being tested for additional uses by leading independent institutes worldwide.

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.

EXTERIOR CLADDING

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Meetinghouse Lane custom shou sugi ban charred cypress, GOVERNOR and custom white oak

29 Oct

Meetinghouse Lane :: GOVERNOR, custom white oak and Custom shou sugi ban

By Jocelyn Mahan In /

MEETINGHOUSE LANE

GOVERNOR CUSTOM WHITE OAK & CUSTOM SHOU SUGI BAN CHARRED CYPRESS

Meetinghouse Lane – Amagansett, NY

DETAILS

Location:
Amagansett, NY

Architect:
MB Architecture

Photographer:
Matthew Carbone

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Interior Cladding:

KUJAKU shou sugi ban charred cypress
#2 Common Grade, burnt and sealed face only
13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 6′ – 16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Ceiling Cladding:

Custom North American White Oak
Character grade, prefinished with matte polyurethane, voids filled
Solid 3/4″ thick X 5″ wide X 2′-10′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove, endmatched, square edge

Flooring:

GOVERNOR european white oak
Character grade, Prefinished with hardwax oil, voids filled
Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Engineered: 5/8″ thick (4 mm wear layer) X 7″ wide X 2-10′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Exterior Cladding:

Custom shou sugi ban charred cypress
#2 Common Grade, burnt & sealed on face and back
13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 6′-16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

The “lanes” in Amagansett, New York, are a set of walkable streets perpendicular to Main Street, dotted with a diverse range of houses and styles, that are walking distance to the ocean.

One of MB Architecture’s challenges was creating a home that would accommodate the owners wish for a maintenance-free house with longevity, inside and outside. This led to building shapes and materials that would be hardy, devoid of delicate detailing, and requiring no re-finishing over time. All exterior materials, from reSAWN’s custom shou sugi ban charred cypress, to raw concrete walls, to the zinc roof were chosen for their ability to weather and patina naturally over time. On the exterior of the house, the concrete gives way to a the shou sugi ban charred cypress, starting a play between these two materials that extends throughout the house — contrasting spaces of recluse (wood) with foundational anchoring walls (concrete).

MB Architecture chose to carry reSAWN’s custom shou sugi ban charred cypress throughout the interior of the home. They also incorporated reSAWN’s GOVERNOR European white oak flooring and custom North American white oak ceiling cladding.

reSAWN’s shou sugi ban charred cypress 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 shou sugi ban charred cypress products are 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.

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

reSAWN’s European White Oak 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.

reSAWN’s North American White Oak products feature wide plank wood flooring, wall cladding, and millwork/stairs that are CHARRED or prefinished and available in solid & engineered construction. The North American White Oak products are made using domestic woods such as Rift & Quarter Sawn White Oak. These designs emphasize the natural color & beauty of these woods.

21 Mar

Sonoma Residence :: BUCOLIC BLANC reclaimed hemlock

By Jocelyn Mahan In /

SONOMA RESIDENCE

BUCOLIC BLANC RECLAIMED HEMLOCK

Sonoma Residence – Sonoma, CA

DETAILS

Location:
Sonoma, CA

Interior Cladding:

BUCOLIC BLANC reclaimed hemlock
Rustic grade
Stained and wire brushed on face only
S3S
+/- 7/8″ thick X 7″ wide X 12′ random lengths

Located just 90 minutes north of San Francisco, Sonoma County is a scenic area settled in the heart of California’s wine country. Just outside of the picturesque city center, this residence is tucked back on a winding dirt road leading high up into the hills of Sonoma Valley. With sweeping views of the entire valley, this home’s location created the overall aesthetic for the design of the interior of the home.

Combining the desire for a modern, bright kitchen while also embracing the historic wine country surrounding the home, the owners chose to incorporate all wood cabinets. Matthew Chase Woodworking chose reSAWN’s BUCOLIC BLANC reclaimed hemlock that they crafted into a one of a kind kitchen. Pairing the rustic white cabinets with black marble countertops, milk bottle light fixtures and a custom bubblegum pink stove helped create a truly unique space.

BUCOLIC BLANC features antique reclaimed hemlock that has been wirebrushed to accentuate the unique grain pattern of hemlock and finished with a stain/sealer. Expect lots of texture and variation to the grain. Standardly used for wall and ceiling cladding (not appropriate for flooring). HEMLOCK is one of the harder of the softwoods with a Janka rating of 500. BUCOLIC BLANC is rich in both color and character marks include mineral staining, color changes, weathering, checking, nail holes, and knots.

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23 Mar

Hamptons Residence :: Curly French Sycamore Bookcase

By Tina's In /

HAMPTONS RESIDENCE

CURLY FRENCH SYCAMORE BOOKCASE

Hamptons Residence :: Solid Curly French Sycamore Bookcase

Location:

Hamptons, NY

Architect:

Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects

Details:

Solid Curly French Sycamore Bookcase w/ Metal Wrap

160” long X 20” high X 20” deep

Shelves with concealed magic wire supports

1-1/2” thick X 87-3/4” long X 20” deep Curly French Sycamore removable top

ABOUT THE PROJECT

“…Sitting in my chair next to the beautiful bookcase you guys made for me. The attention to detail, the care and the love of the work is clear in the outcome.”

In a classic Hamptons style home on the bay, RSTco.‘s solid curly french sycamore bookcase is raised off the ground in the living room. The bookcase features 12 open shelves and 4 pull out drawers. Atop the bookcase is a removable slab of curly french sycamore. Hidden within the bookcase are magic wire supports that allow the piece to have electrical capabilities.

The bookcase is a unifying point of the aesthetic in the living room. Pictures, old maps, books, and family relics hide within the drawers and the shelves and rest on top of the curly french sycamore slab. It’s a personal design touch within the room that joins with the handcrafted RSTco. bookcase to make the room truly special.

RSTco. is a team of skilled craftsmen dedicated to creating beautiful, modern solid wood furniture. All RSTco. furniture is custom built and finished in our wood shop from locally sourced and sustainably harvested wood species. we prefer and specialize in solid wood construction as well as using traditional joinery wherever possible. we offer a variety of finishes that are both durable and complimentary to the wood. other media in addition to wood are often incorporated into designs such as steel.

Stelle Lomont Louhani Architecture strive to create a rewarding design and building experience for their clients. Each project is unique and a response to the client’s program, budget, schedule and site. Architecture is a patient search and their’s is a collaborative approach.

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30 May

Key West Residence :: BRIDGEPORT black walnut flooring & stair treads

By Tina's In /

KEY WEST RESIDENCE

BRIDGEPORT BLACK WALNUT FLOORING & STAIR TREADS

Key West Private Residence – Key West, FL

DETAILS

Location:
Key West, FL

Flooring:
reSAWN TIMBER co.
BRIDGEPORT – American black walnut – plain sawn

UNSTEAMED

Character grade – prefinished with hardwax oil, voids filled

Tongue & Groove, Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends

Solid: 3/4” thick X 5” wide X 2-10’ random lengths

Stair Treads:

Black Walnut–Prefinished to match BRIDGEPORT flooring

5/4 Milled to S4S 1″ x 12″ x 42″

Stair Risers:

Black Walnut–Prefinished to match BRIDGEPORT flooring

5/4 Milled to S4S 1″ x 9″ x 42″

Stair Nose:

Black Walnut–Prefinished to match BRIDGEPORT flooring

5/4 Milled to S4S 1″ x 4″ x 42″

About the Project

Located a block from Duval St. in downtown Key West, FL, this single family home contrasts dark, black walnut flooring with white design elements. With a simple, no frills aesthetic, the private residence relies on the sun shining through the large sliding doors and windows to add brightness to each room. In addition to the BRIDGEPORT black walnut flooring, reSAWN TIMBER co. designed custom stair treads, stair risers, and stair nosing to match the floors.

BRIDGEPORT features plain sawn character grade American Black Walnut pre-finished with hardwax oil for flooring or wall cladding.

American Black Walnut is a heavy, strong wood defined by its rich deep browns and beautiful figure. PLAIN SAWN boards are produced by cutting tangentially to a tree’s growth rings producing the familiar “cathedral” or “flame” pattern on the board face. The annual growth rings are generally at a 0° – 30° angle to the face of the board.

The grain pattern of black walnut is mostly straight and open, but some boards have burled or curly grain. Our hardwax oil is natural, non-toxic and 100% VOC-free and produces a durable, matte finish that respects the natural look and feel of the wood.

reSAWN’s WALNUT offering includes wide plank north american black walnut wood flooring & interior wall cladding that is pre-finished and available in solid & engineered construction. These designs emphasize the natural color & beauty of black walnut. All designs are available as FSC ® upon request.

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05 Dec

Signature Apartments :: GURE shou sugi ban Cypress

By Jocelyn Mahan In /

SIGNATURE APARTMENTS

GURE SHOU SUGI BAN CYPRESS

Signature Apartments – Reston, VA

DETAILS

Location:
Reston, VA

Interior Designer:
Hartman Design Group

Interior Wall Cladding:

GURE shou sugi ban charred cypress
Burnt and sealed on face only
Select Grade
13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 6′-16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Located in Reston Town Center, Signature Apartments is built around the amenities expected of a luxury dwelling, woven into the fabric of a lively community. Consulting with Hartman Design Group on the interior design, the goal for Signature was to create a design as distinctive as one’s own signature. To do so, the HDG team devised the concept of bringing the outdoors in, with the ground floors echoing earth tones, and the upper floors reflecting the natural colors found in the sky. This design beautifully complements the architect’s intent, and fulfilled the developer’s vision.

The HDG team designed the communal spaces off the lobby to give residents myriad work, play and personal-time options. There’s a row of windowed booths with powered tables for quiet work and private and semi-private conferencing areas. HDG specified reSAWN’s GURE shou sugi ban charred cypress as cladding around the windowed booths and in the private lounge areas, to continue to tie the design together.

GURE shou sugi ban features CHARRED CYPRESS burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban. GURE 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. See our CHARRED Grading Guide for more info. GURE can be treated to Class A Fire Rating for Interior Application – please call to inquire.

GURE shou sugi ban 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.

GURE 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.

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