For Architects and Designers
For Architects & Designers
Nakamoto Forestry’s authentic Japanese timber products combine high-grade wood, precision milling, and traditional tradecraft tor cladding with a unique aesthetic beauty that evolves over a lifetime. Whether you’re interested in the natural beauty and durability of yaksugi “shou sugi ban” or one of our uncharred woods, we support architects and designers through every step of their process — from inspiration to installation.
Browse our project portfolio, review our digital design assets, and request a free sample library kit today. Or drop us a line and one of our experts will call to answer your questions.
Technical Resources
Find detailed specification documents and downloadable files to support your project design process. Access full product spec sheets for Nakamoto Forestry siding and accessories, along with rendering fields for our wood siding lines.
CEU for Architects and Designers
Expand your knowledge of yakisugi and other traditional Japanese wood products like uncharred sugi and hinoki with our formal accredited continuing education courses.
Request Samples
Architects and designers can request complimentary sample kits to support the specification process. Explore a full range of finishes and textures. Narrow your selection to a curated set of medium-format swatches. Then compare final options with larger mockup boards to evaluate tone, grain, and sheen.
Our sample program is designed to guide a thoughtful decision—from inspiration to specification. Contact us to request your complimentary sample library.
Knowledge
Our resource hub for product information, technical articles, case studies, and content related to yakisugi and traditional Japanese wood products.
