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.

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

MOYASU :: shou sugi ban cypress

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

11 Sep

SHOU SUGI BAN now with Class A Fire Rating

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In CHARRED WOOD, Product Updates / 1

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

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/

30 Mar

INSPIRING CHEVRON AND HERRINGBONE PATTERNED WOOD DESIGNS

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Inspiring Designs / 1

From walls to ceilings, floors and furniture – chevron and herringbone wood adds visual interest and symmetry to these designs:

19 Jan

MODERN LAKE HOUSE :: SHOU SUGI BAN SIDING

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Inspiring Designs, Product Installs /

MODERN LAKE HOUSE in VERNON, BC featuring shou-sugi-ban CHARRED wood exterior siding – MOYASU from reSAWN TIMBER co.’s CHARRED collection

reSAWN’s CHARRED collection features cypress, yellow pine and red oak that is burnt in the Japanese tradition of shou-sugi-ban. translated as “the burning of Japanese cypress (sugi)”, and traditionally used in Japan as exterior siding, this ancient technique 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). the charcoal barrier created through this process preserves the wood, and is fire, rot and insect resistant. the burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light.

04 Mar

RECLAIMED BEAMS

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Updates /

RECLAIMED BEAMS from reSAWN TIMBER co.

rough sawn and hand-hewn reclaimed oak and pine beams serve not only as unique feature pieces, but also come with a rich and varied history. this aged wood is ideal for the creation of rustic mantles, shelving, structural posts, and trusses.

reSAWN provides beautiful, reclaimed barn beams in the raw – including original hand-hewn pieces. hand-hewing is the process of transforming a tree trunk into a squared up beam. traditionally the broad-axe was used for scoring and for hewing larger pieces of lumber.

Reclaimed beams go thru the typical reclaimation process of denailed and power washing. no finish is needed for this wood since it has been naturally oxidized over the years to produce a tough, weather resistant “skin”. common character marks include circle sawn kerf, mineral staining, color changes, weathering, checking, nail holes, knots, notched out pockets and heavy patina. thicknesses tend to vary slightly.

>> download TechSpecs-HandhewnBEAMS

>> download TechSpecs-WeatherwornBEAMS

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20 Feb

adaptive reuse :: AMBLER BOILER HOUSE

By reSAWN TIMBER co. In Product Installs /

In 1881, the Keasbey & Mattison Company decided to move their pharmaceutical manufacturing business from Philadelphia to Ambler which was already a thriving farming and industrial community. Entrepreneur Henry G. Keasbey and Dr. Richard V. Mattison began constructing factory buildings and warehouse facilities such as the Ambler Boiler House, creating jobs that brought many new people to the Ambler area.

As a perfect example of Adaptive Reuse, the Ambler Boiler House, after sitting empty since the mid 1970’s, is gaining new life as a state-of-the-art office building aiming for LEED Platinum certification, which will accommodate 10 to 12 tenants. The building features a number of sustainable principles, including a geothermal heat pump system, recycled rainwater irrigation system, and interior finishes made from recycled content.

Heckendorn Shiles Architects, the lead design firm for the building, specified reSAWN TIMBER co.’s Engineered Antique Reclaimed Chestnut from the enCORE collection for wall cladding and stairs surrounding the stairway entrance in the main lobby and on the 2nd and 3rd floor stairway entrances. The reclaimed chestnut is finished with reSAWN TIMBER co.’s Hardwax Oil providing a beautiful matte finish that compliments and enhances the natural look of the wood. The reclaimed Chestnut and zero-VOC Hardwax Oil finish will help contribute towards the goal of LEED Platinum certification for this project.

IMAGE: WORMWOOD – Antique Reclaimed Chestnut at the Ambler Boiler House