Charred wood

Act I : An exhibition pavilion to showcase competition entries to the 2018 International Design Competition, organized by the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA). The pavilion embraces the annual competition theme VEX: Agitated Vernacular, by subjecting wood, the themed material, to abrasive processes of peeling & sanding, charring, or burning.  The vexed wood is then hand-crafted: rough-sawn, stacked, and tied, to form two black & white cubic geometries that host the exhibition materials. Charcoal, mixed with leftover wood from the processes, is contained in multiple cubic gabion baskets for area seating. Conventional fabrication and vernacular construction techniques merge with contemporary ones to become the new vernacul... More

The project finds inspiration in the kitchens of villages: those where meal preparation uses firewood and smoke, and as a result of this, the shade of the walls gets dark. And also those where there’s a smell of wet soil and the utensils are made of pewter and clay and the whole space revolves around the act of feeding the soul. Jaime Navarro   Materiality in its purest form, of each of the elements that make up the space, is the leading thread of the proposal; apparent concrete, burned wood and volcanic stone plates complement the discourse, crowned by a suspended metallic gabion which contains broken pieces of clay objects: everyday use food and drink containers such as plates, pots, jars and glasses amongst others. J... More

This 40-unit residential apartment complex features our yakisugi (shou sugi ban) Gendai siding with a dark gray oil stain finish in combination with cement panels.  The owner is a consortium of investors that brought together a dream team of designers, consultants, and contractors to construct an urban infill project that both beautifies the neighborhood and will be low-maintenance over the long term.   https://nakamotoforestry.com/portfolio/dekum-apartments/   Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplapPrefinish: Dark GrayApplication: Residential – ExteriorSF: 8000SFProject Architect: : Architecture Building CultureInterior Designer: Mimi ShinDevelopment Consultant: Henry Point DevelopmentBuilder: Robertson &... More

The project was a single-family new construction timber frame by Collin Beggs Design Build featuring Collin’s characteristic design style of following the grain on braces and using natural materials top to bottom.  Photos courtesy of Collin Beggs and Marie-Domonique Verdier.   https://nakamotoforestry.com/portfolio/cliff-residence-sagle-id-pika-pika/   Product: Pika-Pika 1×6 select grade shiplapPrefinish: Rustic BrownApplication: Residential – ExteriorSF: 2650SFDesigner: Collin Beggs Design BuildBuilder: Collin Beggs Design BuildDate: May 2017Location: Sagle, ID More

The project is a single-family new construction project with insulation and mechanical design to be energy self-sufficient.  Owner opted to use Gendai yakisugi (shou sugi ban) without any prefinish to enjoy the wood’s natural patina.   https://nakamotoforestry.com/portfolio/a-residence-lake-oswego-or-gendai/ Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplapPrefinish: No PrefinishApplication: Residential – ExteriorSF: 2000SFDate: March 2018Location: Lake Oswego, OR More

The Jackson is a wonderfully designed mixed-use building in North Park, designed by Stephen Dalton Architects and Micklish Studio. The project integrates the restoration of two 90 year old Spanish Casitas alongside a new modern design including two levels of commercial space and thirty one residences.   https://nakamotoforestry.com/portfolio/the-jackson-san-diego-ca-gendai//   Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplapPrefinish: BLACKApplication: Mixed Use – ExteriorSF: 5800SFDesigner: SD Architects, Micklish StudioBuilder: Bothwell Co. Property ManagementDate: March 2019 Location: San Diego, CA Photos by Brian Doll     More

The Fairfax House is an opulent blend of exotic materials and stacked fusion design.  An engawa encourages the living area to outside, and consistent finishes blend indoor with outdoor spaces.   Product: Suyaki 1×6 select grade shiplapPrefinish: BLACKApplication: Residential – Interior & ExteriorSF: 3000SFDesigner: Laura MansDate: April 2019Location: Fairfax, CA More

The project was a highly designed energy efficient residential new build in Colchester, Vermont by Red HouseBuilding and architect Elizabeth Herrmann using our Shou Sugi Ban – Gendai that was oiled with a Solar Shield Light Gray prefinish.   From EH Architect:“Nestled into a steep Vermont hillside, this home was carefully designed and positioned to efficiently and thoughtfully take advantage of the challenging terrain and stunning mountain views.  The house is characterized by a series of connected wedge-shaped volumes.  Roof lines lift toward views and sunlight and provide airy, varied-height spaces within.   Designed to make single-floor living possible, the home has all major living spaces including a be... More

A dramatic volumetric exploration, The Interlock Lobby is the public-facing circulation hub strategically placed at this large, mixed-use development’s ground plane. The two-story space is located at the crossroads of a hotel and multiple retail and office tenants. The Lobby was envisioned as a monolithic charred wood block, with spaces carved into it revealing an underlying layer of rich, warm wood.  These spaces signify either circulation routes or social interaction areas.  Branching out further are thin concrete bridges connecting people to and from other areas, which makes this lobby the very heart of the development.    Located on Atlanta's ever-changing Westside, The Interlock is a large mixed-use developm... More

Did You Know That… The main characters of “Selection” – a modern and exquisite gastronomic play – are fish and meat? The main plot puts a spotlight on these two in a unique chef’s interpretation (Ayk Weishtort), exploring the subject in an unconventional way. Sundukovy Sisters took on the role of set designers, creating minimalistic décor, so that no detail of the action escapes the eyes of a curious observer. The interior marries two polarities as contrasting as the stars themselves: hot and cold, fiery and water-based, rugged and smooth. Reflection in Our Design The heroes were attired in different colors, which prevail in their habitat as well: “gold” for fish and “silver&... More

The project was a highly designed energy efficient residential new build in Colchester, Vermont by Red HouseBuilding and architect Elizabeth Herrmann using our Shou Sugi Ban – Gendai that was oiled with a Solar Shield Light Gray prefinish.   Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplapPrefinish: DARK GRAYApplication: Residential – ExteriorSF: 6400SFDesigner: Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + DesignBuilder: Red House BuildingDate: March 2019 Location: Colchester, Vt More

In Chinese culture, it's always said that there is "earth" and "heaven" amidst mountains and rivers and the root of everything lie between square (fang) and round (yuan). With the "wheel" of the era moving forward, how do human habitats nowadays bring in landscape and natural things?   - Vigor - Each piece of gravel and wooden beam pays tribute to nature, and injects simplicity into the bustling city. Sunshine is the warmest nourishment from nature.   The semi-open corridor features floor-to-ceiling glass, and the wooden texture creates a simplistic style, all of which helps to break spatial boundaries while blending the space with nature. As the light falls into the negotiation area, each piece of wood is enlivened, and the... More