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The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art and Legacy Vertical Heart Pine

The 80,000 square foot James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, Florida features a vast collection of art acquired by Tom and Mary James. The couple, who has always been captivated by the art, wildlife and landscape of the western United States, has collected more than 3,000 pieces over the past five decades. The James Museum houses 400-500 of the most premier works of art from their private collection.

Goodwin partnered with Corey Cathcart of Integrity Floors to provide 300 sq. ft. of 3 ¼” building reclaimed Legacy Vertical Heart Pine during the construction of the James Museum. He installed this beautiful antique wood on the underside of the gorgeous bridge that crosses over the simulated sandstone canyon that encompasses the museum entrance. Take a look:

Photos by Beth M. Green Photography

Goodwin was proud to be part of such an exciting project. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is a must see for any art connoisseur!

Learn more about the James Museum and their exhibitions and educational programs.

Antique Wood Design – We Do That, Too!

May 6, 2019/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Sinker Logs, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress /by larrydmeier

Although many of our clients are building design professionals, every so often a homeowner comes to us seeking our antique wood design expertise. Take a look at these photos of a 20 ft. tall ceiling we designed for a home in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

The owners desired to incorporate a traditional look to what was a really high, float away, white ceiling. We designed a gorgeous antique wood ceiling crafted from Goodwin’s River-Recovered® Heart Cypress Select. The 717 sf coffered sinker cypress ceiling – 9” wide tongue and groove installed on a 45 degree angle – was designed to add warmth and visual interest. The larger wrapped beams running east to west are 14″ deep and 8″ wide. The smaller wrapped beams running north to south are 10″ deep and 6″ wide. All of the sinker cypress was finished on site with oil.

Wrapped Beam Layout

Wrapped Beam Detail

Would you like to incorporate antique wood into your home or office? If so, give our design experts a call today. We can create the look of your dreams!

A Closer Look at Sustainable Wild Black Cherry

May 1, 2019/in Solid Flooring, Wood Walls and Paneling /by larrydmeier

Goodwin’s Wild Black Cherry is one of our most popular sustainable woods. A member of our Renaissance Collection, Wild Black Cherry is a sustainable wood we rescue from areas being developed and forests that have sustained damage from storms and other acts of nature. Goodwin is breathing new life into beautiful wood that otherwise would either be destroyed or sold for pennies on the dollar to mills not practicing sustainable or Lean manufacturing.

Our Wild Black Cherry has more figure and mineral streaking than standard cherry. Some key features of Wild Black Cherry include:

Deep pink to rich red brown tones
A blend of arching grain patterns
Some mineral streaking and considerable burled or lacy grain.
98–100% heart face
Rare knots of less than 1½”
950 on the Janka hardness scale; similar to teak

Goodwin’s Wild Black Cherry is available in both solid and precision engineered wood flooring and paneling. It is especially popular in coastal areas as seen here in a home on Cedar Keys Florida:

Photos courtesy of Mark J. Koper.

Wild Black Cherry is also nice for feature walls and accents:

Wild Black Cherry Wood Feature Walls and Accents

Photos courtesy of Bos Images.

If you are wanting to add some character and charm to your home or office, then Wild Black Cherry may be just the wood for you. Give our sustainable wood experts a call today!

Incorporating Multiple Antique Wood Products to Achieve a Unique, Modern Look

April 18, 2018/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

This vintage beach home on Florida’s First Coast is being remodeled and incorporates a variety of Goodwin woods to achieve a unique, modern look. Still under renovation, this home in sunny Ponte Vedra, Florida (near Jacksonville) is taking on a distinctive style all its own.

Once complete, the home will feature 2360sf of Goodwin’s Vintage Precision Engineered (building reclaimed) heart pine ceilings and floors. This is the first time that we know of where an engineered product is being incorporated into a ceiling. It looks absolutely gorgeous!

The custom crafted contemporary stair rail, stairs and treads are Legacy (building reclaimed) solid heart pine. Legacy heart pine was also used for the upstairs hall shelves. All Legacy wood was then stained a beautiful, deep, rich chocolate color.

Finally, the River-Recovered® Heart Cypress Character used on the vaulted ceiling contrasts nicely with the light gray painted walls.

We love sharing sneak peeks of building and remodeling projects in progress. We look forward to posting stunning photos of this newly remodeled beach home once complete.

River-Recovered® Heart Pine and Heart Cypress Add Contemporary Grace and Elegance to High End Home

March 3, 2018/in Antique Wood, Pine Floors, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

Our good friend Mark Jefferson of Jefferson Woodworking sent us a sneak peek of a high end residential project he is in the process of completing for a client.

Mark used Goodwin’s River-Recovered Heart Pine Vertical Clear to face the stair treads and the central stringer (spine) in this very contemporary floating staircase:

River-Recovered Heart Cypress Vertical Clear and Pecky Cypress make up the feature wall and gorgeous ceiling.

The side angle close-up shows how the pecky alone is raised, thus giving a depth and three-dimensional aspect to the surface:

Why does Mark choose Goodwin wood for high end projects? “It makes a difference for discerning clients – the look plus a story,” explains Mark.

Goodwin enjoys working with talented craftsmen like Mark who are as passionate about delivering an excellent product as we are!

Stay tuned for more photos once the project is complete.

“It makes a difference for discerning clients – the look plus a story.” – Mark Jefferson of Jefferson Woodworking

Heart Cypress Feature Wall

February 20, 2018/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Sinker Logs, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress /by larrydmeier

Heart Cypress Feature Wall Adds Beauty and “Grace” to Non-Profit Reception Area

Grace Place, a non-profit organization in Naples, Florida that helps children and families, now has a gorgeous River-Recovered® Heart Cypress feature wall in their reception area to recognize their generous donors. The wood feature wall was crafted using 120 sq.ft of River-Recovered Heart Cypress Select and Vertical with trim. Dan Petersen of Heritage Wood Finish Company coated it with his signature UV Diamond 7, a proprietary finish he formulated specifically for Goodwin.

Goodwin partnered with David Corban Architects, who were referred to us by our good friend Tenna Florian from Lake/Flato Architects. This is one of the most creative uses of a wood feature wall we have seen. What a unique and beautiful way for a non-profit organization to recognize and demonstrate how much they value their donors!

Antique Wood in a Contemporary Space

February 1, 2018/in Antique Wood, Commercial Architecture, Architecture, Green Building, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

Antique Wood Feature Walls and Ceilings

January 5, 2018/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling /by larrydmeier

An Easy to Install Upgrade to Any Home or Office

The popularity of wood feature walls in contemporary design continues to grow. Because of the endless possibilities, building design professionals and homeowners are installing River-Recovered® Heart Cypress feature walls and ceilings to add value, beauty and interest to both residential and commercial spaces.

River-Recovered Heart Cypress is a unique and dynamic material that brings any space to life. Coupled with its rich history, heart cypress is perfect for any home or office and is becoming increasingly popular in high traffic commercial spaces. Its ease of installation and maintenance is especially attractive to both homeowners and building design professionals alike. This video illustrates how to install a heart cypress feature wall:

Wood feature walls and ceilings are pre-finished with proprietary finishes formulated specifically for Goodwin. These finishes are designed to work well with resinous wood and enhance durability while bringing out the rich colors of the cypress.

Goodwin has provided antique wood feature walls and ceilings in both heart cypress and heart pine for a considerable number of projects, including:

If you are looking for stylish, easy to install upgrade to your home or office, give us a call. We can help you design a wood feature wall and/or wood ceiling that will make you the trendiest home or office on the block!

Featured Wood: River-Recovered® Heart Cypress Character

December 19, 2017/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress /by slmeier

Add a Little Character to Your Home or Office in 2018

Have you seen our River-Recovered® Heart Cypress Character feature walls? They are a hot seller and are absolutely stunning. In fact, heart cypress character’s unique fine grain, arching grain patterns and vertical pinstripes makes it a popular species for feature walls, paneling, ceilings, trim and anywhere else you want to add subtle beauty.

River-Recovered® Heart Cypress is also a conversation piece, as it is one of only a few remaining prehistoric species available. Character grade offers more natural characteristics and even some unique features such as face checks, cracks and a few loose knots.

Our clients love its colors, which range from warm honey to cinnamon tan and light chocolate tones. If you want more consistent color, it can be stained. And, with 99.9% heart content, how can you go wrong?

Treat yourself to some River-Recovered® Heart Cypress Character in the upcoming year. Our friendly experts are here to help!

Reclaimed Wood Stairs, Stair Parts, Treads and Moldings

November 27, 2017/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling, Reclaimed Wood /by larrydmeier

The Sustainable Design Choice

Architects and designers often specify Goodwin’s River-Recovered® and reclaimed antique wood in their sustainable designs. While reclaimed wood flooring, wood feature walls and wood ceilings and paneling are most popular, Goodwin’s antique wood is also often handcrafted into beautiful reclaimed wood stairs, stair parts, treads and moldings. Take a look at just a few applications where River-Recovered and reclaimed heart pine has been used:

Private Residence

Legacy Select, building reclaimed heart pine treads

Seachasers Restaurant, Jacksonville, Florida

River-Recovered heart pine treads

Legacy Vertical, building reclaimed heart pine treads

University of Florida (UF) Dasburg House – Home of the President of UF

River-Recovered heart pine treads

Private Residence with Christmas garland décor

Wild Black Cherry Wood Feature Walls and Accents

November 27, 2017/in Antique Wood, Green Building, Wood Walls and Paneling /by larrydmeier

Most people have seen wild black cherry hardwood flooring at one time or another, but did you know that the species is perfect for wood feature walls and accents, too? Take a look at this beautiful office showroom for Avalon Park West community in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Our good friend Chris Webb at CWebb Designs in Tampa crafted the interior using Goodwin’s wild black cherry. JNT Interiors was the designer on the project.

Photos by Bos Images

Wild black cherry wood floors have a history of being especially popular because of the arching grain patterns and slight mineral coloring. These same unique features are also what makes is so desirable for wood feature walls, wood ceilings and accents. Goodwin sustainably harvests this species and mills it into our exclusive wild black cherry engineered flooring, solid flooring, wood feature walls and wood ceilings. Contact us today to find out how wild black cherry can add depth and warmth to your home or office!

Trending: Wood Feature Walls

November 14, 2017/in River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

There’s no question about it – wood feature walls are definitely trending in contemporary design! Antique wood adds character, warmth and beauty, which is probably why heart cypress and heart pine are some of the most sought-after materials for this popular design trend. Best of all, antique wood feature walls not only tell an interesting story, but they are quite affordable and surprisingly easy to install.

As you can see in these photos of some of our favorite wood feature wall projects, you can design a wall to match your preferred look and unique style.

Amalie Arena

Heart cypress walls and ceilings add elegance to an exclusive space

Corporate Offices

Heart pine walls and accents warm up this contemporary office building

Private Residence

Legacy building reclaimed heart pine and sinker cypress walls add a rustic flair to a modern upgrade

Otis Hawkin’s Center – University of Florida

Engraved heart pine feature walls adorn this modern home of University of Florida athletics.

Swamphead Brewery

Reclaimed wood feature walls and accents inspired the custom craft brew – River Logger

Visit Tampa Bay

Heart cypress character is the perfect species for feature walls

Interested in incorporating a wood feature wall into your home or office? Give us a call, we can help you design and craft the antique wood feature wall of your dreams!

Amalie Arena/Lexus Lounge Remodel Still Drawing Much Attention

November 3, 2017/in Antique Wood, Commercial Architecture, Architecture, Wood Walls and Paneling, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

Goodwin was honored to see photos highlighting the River-Recovered® Heart Cypress we supplied for the Lexus Lounge remodel at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida – home of the Tampa Bay Lightning – on the Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD) website.

Our good friend Amy Lamb of Native House Photography spent a day photographing this exclusive space inside the Amalie Arena:

Want to see more of the Lexus Lounge? Check out this video featuring Darryl Benge, EVP and General Manager of Amalie Arena, talking about the “lightning” design concept.

The Edge at University of South Florida St. Petersburg is Open for Business!

November 3, 2017/in Commercial Architecture, Architecture, Wood Walls and Paneling, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

We would like to extend a special thank you to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg for mentioning antique heart cypress in their article about the renovations to the Coquina Club.

Goodwin’s River-Recovered® heart cypress wood paneling was used to create feature walls, while a heart cypress slab was used to craft a recreation room table and countertop.

Check out these articles on The Edge:

Opening of The Edge Begins a New Era for Student Social Engagement and Recreation

The Edge, Campus Recreation’s $1.3 Million Preview is a Success

Looking to add warmth and beauty of your home or office? Heart cypress feature walls are trending in contemporary design. Give us a call, we would love to mill one especially for you.

Heart Cypress – Perfect for Patios, Too!

November 3, 2017/in River-Recovered, Sinker Logs, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress /by larrydmeier

We met our friend Jason Owen of Trimark Properties when we worked with them on the NIMBUS building feature wall earlier in the year. Jason recently installed a River-Recovered® Heart Cypress Character ceiling on the porch of a client’s Gainesville, Florida home. It was pre-finished with a two pass UV oil. Check out these initial photos we’ve just received:

Heart Cypress – Perfect for Patios, Too!

This gorgeous River-Recovered Heart Cypress Character was sourced from bald cypress forests logged 100-200 years ago. Bald cypress (taxodium distichum) can grow to be 2000 years old.

River-Recovered Heart Cypress Character is becoming more and more popular for its unique features, which include:

Rot resistant, making it ideal for outdoor applications
95-100% heart, 100% dense growth
Blend of arching and vertical grain with some machine defects, face checks, cracks, peck and bug holes to add “character”
Knots of any size
Warm honey to cinnamon tan to light chocolate color tones
Swirling grain and feathery patterns

Looking to add a heart cypress feature wall or heart cypress ceiling inside your home or on your porch? Give us a call, we’re here to help!

River-Recovered® Heart Cypress – Indoor / Outdoor Ceilings and Walls

November 3, 2017/in River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress /by larrydmeier

Antique River-Recovered and reclaimed heart cypress feature walls and interior/exterior wood walls and ceilings are now widely used in contemporary design. S.R. Freeman is using Goodwin’s River-Recovered Heart Cypress on their latest modern home project in California. The folks at SR Freeman were kind enough to send us some photos of the heart cypress walls and ceilings as they are being installed. Special thanks for this sneak peek!

River-Recovered® Heart Cypress – Indoor / Outdoor Ceilings and Walls

Antique Heart Cypress Adds “Character” to Contemporary Office Space

October 25, 2017/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Sinker Logs, Wood Walls and Paneling, Cypress, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

Goodwin Company was proud to supply our River-Recovered® Heart Cypress Character for a reception desk, kitchen and a number of gorgeous feature walls in the ultra-modern office space for Visit Tampa Bay. Located in one of the beautiful skyscrapers that adorn the Tampa, Florida skyline, Visit Tampa Bay is a premier promoter of “the hip, urban heart of the Gulf Coast of Florida.”

Goodwin’s River-Recovered Heart Cypress Character adorns the walls and various areas throughout the office space and is also featured in the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center. The heart cypress paneling gives a nod to the 2000-year-old bald cypress trees that historically lined all of the bayous and sloughs around the bay. An added touch is the cigar boxes that are embedded in the various walls denoting Tampa’s (and Ybor City’s) rich history as the cigar capital of the world.

Check out these stunning photos by Native House Photography:

Goodwin produced 1600sf of 5-1/4″ River-Recovered Heart Cypress Character for this project. The wood was prefinished with oil by Heritage Wood Finish Company and installed by AWS Carpenter/ Contractors of Clearwater, Florida.

If you are in the Tampa area, be sure to stop by the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center. They have some great gifts and mementos of Tampa. The wonderful staff are also available to direct you to points of interest and help plan your stay. Oh, and while there, be sure to check out the heart cypress feature wall and let us know what you think!

Antique Longleaf Heartpine – Perfect for Modern Home and Office Spaces

October 12, 2017/in Commercial Architecture, Wood Walls and Paneling, Contemporary /by larrydmeier

More and more people are using antique wood to add beauty and a relaxed feel to their home and office spaces. The trend of incorporating wood in contemporary design continues to gain popularity, thus the demand for antique longleaf heartpine is on the rise. Let’s take a look at some of the features of Goodwin’s high quality, River-Recovered® antique longleaf wood flooring and paneling:

Whenever there is tight growth sapwood on the outer portions of a River-Recovered log, we saw it as soon as it arrives at our mill. This renders the highest quality material and conserves beautiful wood that would otherwise be lost to the elements.
Most boards have arching grain patterns with some pinstripes on the edges. All are graded to exclude machine defects, and face checks, cracks or pitch pockets over 1/8″ wide.
The outer boards of River-Recovered logs offer original growth longleaf heartpine with a lighter color tone and fewer knots than most antique heart pine.
Tan pink to paler red tones; 33-50% heart; harder than today’s Southern Yellow Pine.

Are you ready to upgrade? If so, give us a call. We can develop a customized wood flooring, paneling and/or feature wall plan for any home or office space. We invite you to take a look at two of our favorite antique longleaf heartpine projects – corporate and residential:

Antique Longleaf Heartpine – Perfect for Modern Home and Office Spaces

Heart Cypress Feature Walls and Paneling a Focal Point of University of South Florida’s Coquina Club

October 12, 2017/in Commercial Architecture, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling /by larrydmeier

When the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus (USFSP) sought to freshen and update some campus buildings that were designed and built in the 1970s, they turned to our good friend and architect Beverly Frank of BFrank Studio in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Frank specified Goodwin’s River-Recovered® heart cypress wood paneling for the university’s Coquina Club project.

The renovation and addition aligns with USFSP’s Strategic and Master Plan.
The final design includes a multipurpose, indoor/outdoor lounge and event space. This newly renovated student-centered area has an outdoor pool, harborside lawn and access to the Haney Landing Sailing Center.

The Coquina Club features 50/50 mix of vertical and character heart cypress paneling – absolutely GEORGOUS! Goodwin also provided a large heart cypress slab countertop. Dan Petersen of Heritage Wood Finish Company finished the countertop as well as the heart cypress feature wall and paneling (Diamond 7 interior; WOCA oil exterior).

Here is a sneak peek of the project (more photos to come):

Heart Cypress Feature Walls and Paneling a Focal Point of University of South Florida’s Coquina Club

Willis-Smith is the general contractor and Home Pride Cabinets completed the cypress installation. The exterior inset feature wall includes routed lettering by Warren Kay of Kay Enterprises.

Educating the Next Generation of Sustainable Building Design Professionals

October 12, 2017/in Antique Wood, River-Recovered, Wood Walls and Paneling /by larrydmeier

Goodwin Company was proud to welcome students from Will Zajac’s architectural design studio at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville. Goodwin’s marketing director and resident historian, Jeffrey Forbes, gave the group a behind the scenes tour of Goodwin’s lumber mill. Students learned about how River-Recovered® and reclaimed wood is sourced, processed and incorporated into sustainable design projects. Heart pine and heart cypress is not only ideal for traditional building, but these woods are trending in contemporary design. Reclaimed wood feature walls are becoming especially popular in office buildings, high rises and ultra-modern living spaces.

Enjoy the photos of the tour!