From walls to ceilings, floors and furniture – chevron and herringbone wood adds visual interest and symmetry to these designs:
25
Mar
INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION: BOX BEAMS
FAUX BOX BEAMS are a great design solution to achieve the aesthetic you are after in customizable dimensions.
SOLID BEAMS are only available so long and so wide and you may be limited by availability. BOX BEAMS however allow you to customize widths, lengths and finish to your exacting specs. These designs provide plenty of inspiration including blackened beams. reSAWN offers a wide array of new and reclaimed woods that can be ordered as custom built box beams for your project.
02
Feb
WEATHERWORN at Launch Workplaces
LAUNCH WORKPLACES opens for-rent offices featuring reSAWN’s WEATHERWORN reclaimed wall cladding
all Launch Workplaces are hybrid workspace centers that offer flexible and affordable choices of private offices and open coworking areas, conference rooms, and comfortably furnished lounge areas. Launch Workplaces members enjoy the freedom to right-size into space as business needs change. Within a shared business community, we help independent workers, entrepreneurs, and all businesses thrive.
GTM Architects – an award-winning residential and commercial architecture firm serving clients in the Washington DC area and nationwide – specified our WEATHERWORN reclaimed barn siding for this project.
03
Apr
WIDE PLANK :: flooring
wide plank flooring is a timeless and elegant flooring feature commonly found within late 19th century homes. due to the advanced age of trees during this time, thicker trunks provided ready access to wide planks. while almost all types of wood can be milled this way, the thinner, younger trees we see today do not lend as well to this type of flooring, making wide plank flooring less common.
reSAWN provides a wide plank option in almost all of our flooring designs. Most of our designs are available up to 8″ wide with some available up to 10″ wide – please contact us to inquire about a specific design. these wider cut boards reveal even more of the wood’s natural beauty as the uninterrupted grains and patterns flow seamlessly through the plank.
Image: 8″ wide HERITAGE reclaimed oak (all white oak) at Greenwich Village Residence
04
Mar
RECLAIMED BEAMS
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
17
Dec
project spotlight :: FELDMAN SHEPHERD
WILLIAMSPORT, Black Walnut finished with Hardwax Oil was selected by Francis Cauffman for the featured wall in the regional headquarters of personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, Feldman Shepherd.
Francis Cauffman , known for providing strategic guidance and creative design for projects around the globe, created a “comforting, yet client-focused public zone” for the firm by utilizing a variety of sustainable elements. The project materials include recycled porcelain tile, glass partitions, energy efficient lighting systems, and reSAWN’s WILLIAMSPORT Black Walnut – sustainably sourced, milled and finished in the USA.
Feldman Shepherd is located along historic Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia and has been recognized for many professional leadership and community service achievements.
Image: reSAWN’s WILLIMASPORT Black Walnut Wall Cladding at Feldman Shepherd
27
Nov
WOOD + INTERIOR AIR QUALITY
Studies have shown that on average, Americans spend about 90% or more of their time indoors (source: the inside story: a guide to Indoor Air Quality. U.S. EPA). The design of these interior spaces has a major affect on human health. Wood in general and specifically reSAWN’s wood and finishes can contribute to improving indoor air quality. Often specified in environments where allergies to dust and particulates are a concern, wood is naturally hypo-allergenic and its smooth surface makes it easy to keep clean and free from particle build up unlike carpeting. Wood can also improve indoor air quality by naturally moderating humidity. Wood absorbs or releases moisture in order to maintain an equilibrium with the surrounding air. reSAWN’s materials are specifically made to contibute towards a healthier indoor environment. Our engineered materials consist of 9-layers of birch bonded together with non-toxic glues and contain no urea formaldehyde. Our hardwax oil finish is made from natural plant based products and is 100% VOC-free. The goals of sustainable design embrace not only environmental concerns but also the physical health and psychological well-being of the building’s occupants. Wood is a warm and comforting material that provides a direct connection with nature – a tenant of biophilic design.
Image: reSAWN’s FSC ® White Oak flooring at Haverford College
19
Nov
BARN RENOVATION
This early nineteenth century barn was renovated with minimum change in structure or footprint. Originally a stone bank barn with stables and paddock facing south on the lower level and a large hayloft on the upper level, it has been transformed into a residence that celebrates the simple form, openness, and stone and wood finishes of the original structure.
All interior structural framing walls were left in place, while beams were selectively removed and reinforced to incorporate a new second floor that accommodates two bedrooms including a master bedroom, two bathrooms, study, dressing area, and closets … READ MORE.
Materials: WORMWOOD Reclaimed Chestnut and HERITAGE Reclaimed Oak
PHOTO CREDIT: © Jeffrey Totaro Photography, 2013
13
Oct
project spotlight :: MADISON AVENUE OFFICE
Located in a boutique office building in the Plaza District on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, this private office features MEDITATION Rift & Quarter Sawn White Oak prefinished with Hardwax Oil from reSAWN TIMBER co.’s PRIMA collection collection. MEDITATION is available in solid and engineered construction, unfinished or prefinished and in a variety of widths and lengths. Any of the PRIMA collection designs can also be customized to All Rift Sawn or All Quarter Sawn White Oak as desired. Read more about the different reSAWN-Cuts-of-Wood.
13
Apr
spotlight project :: GREENWICH VILLAGE RESIDENCE
antique reclaimed white oak floors lend warmth and character to this Greenwich Village home designed by Callaghan Interior Design. dramatic, character grade 8″ wide planks make for a distinguished, rustic floor full of knots, nail holes and the unique marks found only in reclaimed wood. reSAWN TIMBER co. is your source for reclaimed wood for flooring, wall & ceiling cladding and architectural millwork. view reSAWN’s enCORE collection for prefinished, solid and engineered reclaimed woods. in addition to these standard offerings, reSAWN is able to provide custom widths, lengths, and finishes on a variety of reclaimed wood species.
IMAGE: Antique Reclaimed White Oak 8″ wide solid flooring at residence in Greenwich Village
