material

Paving detail using <n>Natural Beige Limestone Bricks</n> from <n>The Garden Studio Malta</n>.

<n>Entre Pircas Suites</n> in Córdoba, Argentina, designed by <n>Studio MagGa</n>.

A material detail from <n>ORCA</n>, the outdoor design studio founded by <n>James Hill</n>.

A non-toxic and water soluble wood preservative that advances the natural silvering process of wood and provides lifetime protection outdoors. A one-time application stains untreated wood a beautiful weathered gray, softening the appearance of new fences, gates, furniture, and garden structures. An alternative to toxic wood sealants and stains, this garden-friendly wood preservative is harmless to people, plants, animals and soil, while providing protection against wood rot.
Packaged in shelf-stable powder form, simply mix only the amount needed with water. Easy application by sponge, spray, brush or by dipping.
Powder comes packaged in 1-gallon portions, each gallon providing coverage of 150-200 square feet of wood.
Warning: Test product first on a sample of your wood stock, as different species and stocks of wood respond with slightly different resulting colors. Leave the test sample outdoors for at least 48 hours; color will continue to develop over two weeks as the product interacts with the elements.
ORCA recommends application to Cedar and Redwood species commonly used for outdoor construction. 
Environmentally friendly and VOC-free. Made in Canada.

Wood Patina

The <n>Kinuta Terrace</n> residence, a collaboration between <n>Keiji Ashizawa Design</n> and <n>Norm Architects</n>. Photo by <n>Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen</n>.

<n>House R</n> in Rupelmonde, Belgium, designed by <n>Hans Verstuyft Architecten</n>. Photo by <n>Piet-Albert Goethals</n>.

<n>Charcoal 810</n> European Oak flooring by <n>Madera Surfaces</n>.

The <n>Brutalist</n>-style <n>Norfolk House</n> by <n>Travis Walton Architecture</n> and <n>Simone Haag</n>. Photo by <n>Derek Swalwell</n>.

<n>Osage 503</n> wood flooring by <n>Madera Surfaces</n>.

Rammed Earth Effect Clay Plaster by <n>Clayworks</n> and <n>Jonathan Tuckey Design</n>. Photo by <n>Fergus Coyle</n>.

<n>Terrace View</n> in Wanaka, New Zealand. Architecture by <n>Rafe Maclean Architects</n>. Photo by <n>Simon Devitt</n>.

<n>ORCA</n>'s <n>Char Pavers</n>, made from California clay and Manganese dioxide.

A spread from the monograph <n>El Croquis 127</n>, dedicated to the work of architect <n>John Pawson</n>.

<n>Kaffehytten</n> pavilion by <n>Spacegirls</n> in Denmark. Photo by <n>Hampus Berndtson</n> and <n>Spacegirls</n>.

<n>House 1627</n> by <n>H ARQUITECTES</n> in Pals, Spain. Photo by <n>Adrià Goula</n>.

The <n>mid-century modern</n> <n>Raheen House</n> in Melbourne, designed by <n>C. Kairouz Architects</n>. Photo by <n>Dylan James</n>.

<n>Distillery H042</n> European Oak wood surface by <n>Madera</n>.

<n>Casa Cerrito</n>, built by <n>Velmon Constructora</n>. Photo by <n>Eber</n>.

A detail from the <n>Hoof Specialty Coffee</n> café, designed by <n>Bone Architecture</n>.

Steps at the <n>James Rose Center</n>, designed by landscape architect <n>James Rose</n>.

<n>Terrace View</n> in Wanaka by <n>Lovell & O’Connell Architects</n> and <n>CDL Building</n>. Photo by <n>Simon Devitt</n>.

Ceramics by <n>Frances Palmer</n> at the <n>Noyes House</n>, designed by <n>Eliot Noyes</n>. Photo by <n>Michael Biondo</n>.

Architectural detail in the Rocky Mountains by <n>Walker Warner</n>. Photo by <n>Matthew Millman</n>.