Asheville residence iruka shou sugi ban
30 Sep

IRUKA shou sugi ban :: Asheville, NC Residence–In Progress

By Tina's In CHARRED WOOD /  1

 

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This private residence is located in the mountains of Asheville, NC. Built into the densely forested mountainside, the home combines timeless building materials and a modern structural design. reSAWN’s IRUKA shou sugi ban charred cypress exterior siding and rustic stone columns are major features that contribute to the overall design concept.

From reSAWN’s CHARRED NEUTRAL collection, IRUKA features a compelling mix of browns and differing wood grain widths. The color scheme of this shou sugi ban product completes the naturalist design aesthetic that is so prominent in the Asheville architecture scene. Carlton-Edwards DesignBuild specified IRUKA as a sleek feature to accent the rustic nature of the home.

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21 Jul

A NYC Tour of Shou Sugi Ban

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD, In the Field, Inspiring Designs, Product Installs /  

Explore reSAWN’s shou sugi ban CHARRED materials installed throughout New York City

reSAWN has created this architecture & design tour of shou sugi ban throughout New York City including Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour includes many restaurants, private homes, and businesses.

Use this link:  NYC tour of shou sugi ban to view the tour including addresses and instructions for getting to each location.

You can also download a printable info sheet here:  NYC tour of shou sugi ban PDF

reSAWN’s award-winning CHARRED collection pays homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “shou-sugi-ban” aka “yakisugi” without being literal. reSAWN uses domestic wood species whenever possible, including Cypress from the Southern US and domestic White Oak, Black Walnut, Red Oak & Ash as well as reclaimed woods from the US.  The designs in the CHARRED collection have been carefully developed using modern finishes and incorporating reSAWN’s many years of experience in the architectural & design specification market.  reSAWN manufacturers charred wood products for a range of applications including exterior siding, interior wall cladding & flooring, and custom furniture.

The tour includes 8 stops beginning on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and concluding in Park Slope Brooklyn.shou sugi ban

1.  SUSHI TERIA – 153 E. 53rd Street (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave)

Begin your tour where reSAWN worked with Cherico King Architect to specify KUJAKU shou sugi ban charred cypress in select grade at this modern take-away joint delivering creative sushi and salads through online & iPad orders located in New York City.

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2.  CITIZEN WATCH FLAGSHIP STORE  – 1500 Broadway (btwn 43rd & 44th Street)

The second stop is at Citizen Watch Company’s global flagship store in Times Square.  With over 1,300 square feet, the new store gives Citizen the opportunity to feature a full range of their offering and to enhance consumer appreciation for the brand on a grand scale.  New York based architectural firm Mapos select reSAWN’s NETSU shou sugi ban red oak wall cladding for the interior of the store.

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28 Jun

Beachfront Home in Longport :: shou sugi ban and white oak

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Installs /  
ABOUT THE PROJECT

This private residence is located in Longport, New Jersey. The beautifully renovated beach home features reSAWN’s HOWAITO and SURETO shou sugi ban exterior siding, along with North American White Oak flooring.

This material was specified by Philadelphia Design Co., known for high-end residential design.  Materials were specified with a 5″ wide face and shiplap milling with a 1/8″ reveal.  Installation is being done by Seashore Exteriors, a 4th generation company specializing in residential and commercial exteriors in the south NJ area.

reSAWN’s award-winning CHARRED collection pays 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 their facility in Telford, PA. reSAWN uses domestic wood species whenever possible, including Cypress from the Southern US and domestic White Oak, Black Walnut, Red Oak & Ash as well as reclaimed woods from the US.  The designs in the CHARRED collection have been carefully developed using modern finishes and incorporating reSAWN’s many years of experience in the architectural & design specification market.  reSAWN manufacturers charred wood products for a range of applications including exterior siding, interior wall cladding & flooring, and custom furniture.

DETAILS

reSAWN TIMBER co. – CHARRED collection
SURETO – charred cypress
burnt on face only and sealed on all 4 sides
Select Grade
+/- 7/8” thick X 5″ face wide X 6’ – 16’ random lengths
Shiplap with 1/8″ reveal

HOWAITO – charred cypress – burnt on face only
and sealed on all 4 sides
Select Grade
+/- 7/8” thick X 5″ face wide X 6’ – 16’ random lengths
Shiplap with 1/8″ reveal

reSAWN TIMBER co. – CUSTOM FINISH
North American White Oak – Select Grade – Plain Sawn
engineered, prefinished with matte polyurethane
5/8″ thick (4mm wear layer) X 5″ wide X 2-10’ random lengths
Tongue & Groove, Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends

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23 Jun

Smoldering in Seattle :: shou sugi ban

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD /  

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This private residence is located in the Queen Anne Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The beautifully renovated fire station features reSAWN’s SORA shou sugi ban interior wall cladding and MOYASU shou sugi ban exterior siding.

Queen Anne Hill is a neighborhood and geographic feature in Seattle, Washington, northwest of downtown. The neighborhood sits on the highest named hill in the city, with a maximum elevation of 456 feet. It covers an area of 2.8 sq mi, and has a population of about 28,000. Queen Anne is bordered by Belltown to the south, Lake Union to the east, the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the north and Interbay to the west. The hill became a popular spot for the city’s early economic and cultural elite to build their mansions, and the name derives from the architectural style typical of many of the early homes.

The wood is carefully charred, misted with water, cooled, brushed to remove dust and loose debris, and then stained/sealed to create the unique designs you will find in the CHARRED collection.  The top coat sealer is applied prior to shipping (for exterior applications, we recommend sealing the face & back).

DETAILS

Interior Wall Cladding:
SORA – charred cypress – burnt and sealed on face only
Select Grade
13/16” thick X 5-1/8″ wide X ALL 8′ Lengths
T&G

Exterior Siding:
MOYASU– shou sugi ban charred #2 common grade cypress
charred & sealed on face only
7/8″ thick  X 5-1/2″ wide X 12-16′ long
Tongue & Groove

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14 Mar

reSAWN’s Shou Sugi Ban Featured in Interior Design Magazine

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD /  

reSAWN’s AO shou sugi ban charred cypress was recently in Interior Design Magazine’s Editors’ Picks: 41 Powerful Building Products.  We are proud to be in the company of these other products, including:

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Showstopping, fully customizable staircases are this Italian maker Rizzi Stair‘s forte. Exhibit A: Scaloro, designed by architect Carlo Caretta. The self-supporting single helix can be specified in diameters ranging from 43 1/4 to 118 inches.

See the slideshow for the full set of recent building products that captured the Interior Design editors’ full attention. All products have also been featured in Interior Design’s Fall Market Tabloid.

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AO :: shou sugi ban charred cypress from reSAWN’s CHARRED collection

Learn more about reSAWN’ shou sugi ban charred wood.

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29 Dec

O YA NYC :: shou sugi ban

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD, In the Field, Inspiring Designs, Product Installs /  

 

CCS Architecture worked closely with Nancy and Tim Cushman to create O Ya New York.  The design brings the ambiance and character of their Oya – Boston to Midtown.  Located on the ground floor of a cherished townhouse within the Park South Hotel, the design is a mix of carefully orchestrated old and new.

Exposed brick and concrete are contrasted with crafted Japanese carpentry, glazed kiln tile, steel, and fabric.  The main element is the expansive eating counter made from walnut timber.  The façade and entry identify the establishment and also defines a transition from urban NYC; where you step down from the street, traverse a micro-Japanese garden of bamboo, gravel, and a large iconic granite boulder brought to the site direct from the quarry, and then enter the restaurant under a steel and wood canopy.  The entry way features reSAWN’s TORA  shou sugi ban charred cypress is select grade.

READ MORE: Q&A with designer Cass Calder Smith in NEW YORK SPACES MAGAZINE

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MONOGATARI shou sugi ban charred wood siding by reSAWN at COS Toronto
21 Oct

MONOGATARI charred wood at newly opened COS Toronto

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD, Product Installs /  

COS, an upscale European retailer under the H&M (Hennes and Mauritz) brand, recently expanded into the Canadian retail market.  G architects collaborated with New York-based Office AO to bring to life the brand’s 3-story, 6,700 sf flagship location in Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville neighborhood. The modern façade is clad in reSAWN’s MONOGATARI shou sugi ban charred wood.  Inside the store is light and airy, reflecting the same sparse Scandinavian aesthetic found in the menswear, womenswear and kidswear sold at the store.

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Office AO Architecture is an architecture and design firm located in New York City with extensive experience in commercial and retail architecture across the United States.  OAO bring an intensive eye for detail to every project and provides creative solutions for the unique design problems posed by any project.

G is an architecture practice based in downtown Toronto offering high-quality professional services in a lean and efficient environment. G believes the primary role of an architect is to represent the clients’ best interests throughout their design and construction project.  They work to ensure that their clients’ priorities and goals are always at the forefront of all design decisions.

The ancient technique of shou sugi ban is gaining new life as a unique and modern interior and exterior wall cladding. The wood is carefully charred, misted with water, cooled, brushed to remove dust and loose debris, and then stained/sealed to create the unique designs you will find in the CHARRED collection.  The top coat sealer is applied prior to shipping (for exterior applications, we recommend sealing the face & back).

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19 Oct

EWEN: Brooklyn Condos featuring reSAWN CHARRED WOOD

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD, Product Installs /  

EWEN in the NY Times

EWEN embodies the organic union of considered design and heritage building techniques. Defined by its distinctive facade, the alliance of steel and reSAWN’s shou sugi ban charred wood paneling, Ewen’s expansive loft views frame the Williamsburg neighborhood it calls home.

A home is not made. It is born of its environs, reflecting and embracing the past as much as the future. Weaving a rich architectural heritage, time-honored craft, and informed by how we live today, Ewen stands as a marker.

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Situated on Manhattan Avenue near Powers Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Ewen represents a collection of 10 exceptional residences which provide a unique interpretation on classic theme.  Until about 1886, Manhattan Avenue, or rather the route it would eventually follow, was known as Ewen Street (for 19th Century city surveyor Daniel Ewen).  The building façade is carefully composed relationship of sustainably sourced – Japanese inspired shou sugi ban charred wood cladding from reSAWN TIMBER co., a reclaimed cypress wood canopy, steel, and glass. The homes include a mix of 2 and 3 bedroom residences, duplex townhomes with private street-level parking and landscaped gardens, and detailed penthouses with innovative building systems, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, landscaped terraces and a rooftop lounge. In addition, residences feature direct elevator access, open kitchens and modern custom baths.

EWEN features reSAWN’s MOYASU and TAIYO charred cypress – more project install photos coming soon.

TAIYO :: shou sugi ban charred cypress

TAIYO :: shou sugi ban charred cypress

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MOYASU :: shou sugi ban cypress

EWEN is the work of developer East River Partners and architect Mortar.

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IRUKA shou sugi ban charred cypress metallic finish
11 Sep

SHOU SUGI BAN now with Class A Fire Rating

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD, Product Updates /  

reSAWN is pleased to announce that our CHARRED collection of shou sugi ban woods are now available treated to a Class A Fire Rating for Interior Applications.  Contact us to learn more about specifying CHARRED wood for exterior siding, interior wall cladding and custom furniture.

IRUKA :: one of the newest designs from reSAWN, Iruka features shou sugi ban charred cypress finished with a metallic silver

 

IRUKA shou sugi ban charred cypress metallic finish

 

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02 Apr

CHARRED TIMBER HOUSE BY HARUNATSU-ARCH

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD, Inspiring Designs /  

Charred Japanese cedar clads the exterior of this split-level house in Izumo, Japan, by Kanazawa studio Harunatsu-Arch.  The architects chose to clad the exterior with charred Japanese cedar boards, giving the building a blackened textural surface that contrasts with the smooth concrete foundation slab.

http://www.dezeen.com/2014/10/22/harunatsu-arch-gui-house-japan/

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