Gendai®
Situated on a flat lot in a quiet residential neighborhood, this site is close to the Cupertino Eichler district but directly adjacent to homes in the Spanish Colonial and Mission styles mandated by zoning regulations. White stucco garden walls acknowledge the surrounding Colonial lineage, while the charred yakisugi “shou sugi ban” upper volume introduces a striking contrast.
The owners envisioned their home as a serene, private place for their young family to grow. Sheltered courtyards that temper climate and light, along with an engawa that hovers gently between house and garden, invite sensory engagement with the surroundings. Natural materials—charred cedar, white oak, clay plaster, and slate—ground the structure in the area, providing a timeless atmosphere. The house bridges California’s temperate landscape with Japanese spatial sensibility, blending cultural heritage with contemporary performance in a home designed to age with quiet dignity.
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Gendai® Linseed Black 1 x 6 x 12 S3S Square Edge ! Select Grade
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Our lumber products are all of Japanese origin and are unaffected by Canadian import duties from the US. All North American orders ship from inventory stored at our US facility within two weeks. Any tariff costs are included in our published pricing and you will not be charged additional taxes (aside from your GST or HST).
All North American orders ship from inventory stored at our US facility within two weeks. Any tariff costs are included in our published pricing and you will not be charged additional taxes (aside from your local and state taxes).
