CCS Architecture specified reSAWN's TORA shou sugi ban charred cypress for Nordstrom in the Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver, BC. Nordstrom occupies 3 floors of the recently redesigned Pacific Centre including the ground floor. One of several dining venues inside Nordstrom, Bistro Verde features reSAWN's TORA charred cypress wall cladding in #2 common grade.
CCS Architecture, with offices in San Francisco and New York City, is dedicated to excellence in architecture and interior design. Since its inception in 1990, CCS has designed a diverse range of public and private buildings and interiors. The firm has gained international acclaim for the architectural and commercial success of restaurant projects, while the uniqueness of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects has met with an unusual degree of owner satisfaction and media praise.
At the edge of fashion in the heart of downtown, CF Pacific Centre is Vancouver's premier shopping destination featuring Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, AllSaints, kate spade new york, Ted Baker London, Michael Kors, Hollister, Sephora, Apple, Browns Shoes, the Four Seasons Hotel and Nordstrom.
Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion specialty retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children. Today, a fourth generation of the Nordstrom family, along with an executive team, helms the company in partnership with a talented team of innovators and fashion leaders. From one tiny shoe store, Nordstrom has grown into a fashion specialty chain with global reach. It offers an unparalleled selection of shoes, clothing and accessories, and an extensive range of services to make shopping fun and convenient. In 2014, the company achieved an all-time record for total net sales at $13.1 billion. Nordstrom began expanding into Canada only recently, opening their first full-line store in Calgary in 2014. Growth in Canada is planned to continue with three new stores opening in Toronto in 2016 and 2017.
reSAWN's TORA shou sugi ban charred cypress can also be seen in several YOGASMOGA locations and at O Ya New York a sushi restaurant in Manhattan also specified by CCS Architecture.
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, doused in 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.
reSAWN TIMBER co. provides new and reclaimed wood products for architectural specifications for flooring, interior wall cladding, ceilings, exterior siding, furniture and custom millwork.
Our carefully curated offering includes shou sugi ban charred woods, reclaimed woods, newly harvested american wood species and european oak. We provide only the highest quality materials milled to exacting standards and finished in a way that enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Our extensive offering includes wide plank flooring, FSC® Certified woods, and custom furniture with traditional joinery.
We specialize in meeting the needs of architects, designers and contractors, and providing superior service and guidance in developing your specifications. Our products can assist you in achieving your project goals in aesthetic, performance and sustainability. Contact us to learn more about our FSC® products and our CHARRED collection.
