Reclaiming Old Wood

“These days, more homeowners building something new are looking to add something old: wood taken from structures such as log cabins, barns and factories, typically constructed in the 1800s using centuries-old trees,” writes the Wall Street Journal, flagging a design trend that incorporates old wood into new homes. Drawing on JLF Architects’ four decades of pioneering expertise in the practice, the article quotes principal Paul Bertelli discussing JLF’s evolving contemporary spin on the use of recycled wood and timber.