The team at Seven Trees is always in search of new techniques to evolve our craft. Our work with Irving Farm Coffee Roasters allowed us to explore the technique of ‘Shou-Sugi-Ban,’ a Japanese wood finishing method that literally translates to ‘burnt cedar board.’ Seven Trees burned the surface of the wood to char, creating a uniquely beautiful and durable finish for the shop’s floor-to-ceiling custom millwork.
We succeeded in taking a centuries-old wood finishing tradition and rethinking it for Irving Farm, creating a modern coffee shop experience through personal, custom millwork.