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Refined Lakeside Elegance

A complete architectural package in reclaimed timber: flooring, beams, extensive wall paneling, cabinetry and bespoke furniture.

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Year
2023
Location
Lake Bruin, Louisiana
Products
Beams & TimbersFlooringMillwork & CladdingBespoke Commissions

Refined elegance is not a mood. It is joinery tolerances and authentic materials, executed to exacting standards.

This is the Hays Town vernacular, refined for modern tolerances. The romance of Louisiana's building tradition, executed with the precision it always deserved. Wood as an architectural asset, not an afterthought.

Antique cypress beams sourced from salvaged timbers complement century old longleaf pine flooring and bespoke lot matched furnishings. Modern engineering enables quiet luxury with uncompromising standards.

A Louisiana residence under live oaks
A living room opening onto steel framed glazing
A timber panelled hearth wall
A kitchen under exposed cypress beams
A reclaimed cypress doorway
A bathroom framed by timber cladding
A bespoke heart pine pool table

Material applications

Refined Lakeside Elegance

  1. 01

    Custom wall panelling system

    Paneling that brings warmth and quiet rhythm to the interior. Natural grain and softly varied tones create a refined architectural backdrop.

    American White Oak

  2. 02

    Beams

    Beams that lend depth and character to the ceiling. Aged surfaces and rich patina create a striking contrast with the light interior.

    Antique Cypress

  3. 03

    Custom wall and panelling system

    Cladding that follows the geometry of the alcove with precision. The finish softens the grain while preserving the subtle texture of the timber.

    New Growth Pine, bone white finish

  4. 04

    Standard pattern flooring

    Flooring that brings warmth, movement and history underfoot. Natural variations in tone and grain give the surface its distinctive character.

    Heritage Reclaimed Cypress

  5. 05

    Custom wall cladding

    Cladding that frames the opening with depth and permanence. Weathered texture and silvery patina create a strong architectural focal point.

    Heritage Reclaimed Cypress

  6. 06

    Custom furniture, pool table

    Expressive grain and traditional joinery turn a functional piece into an enduring centrepiece.

    Salvage Heart Pine

Architect
Tiek Byday
Interior designer
Tiek Byday
Awards
House Beautiful's Next Wave

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Tell us about the homeyou'll never sell.

Begin with a conversation, a set of drawings or a vision.The wood will take it from there.

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Frequently asked questions.

From the conversation to the install. Every project follows the same craft and the same engineering discipline.

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