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New Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center Features Contemporary Use of Antique Heart Cypress
The new 11,000 sq. ft. Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida is now complete and it is absolutely gorgeous! The seven million dollar building was constructed on the shore of beautiful Lake Beresford and is now home to the Stetson Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience and the Stetson University rowing […]
What is Vertical Grain Heart Pine and Heart Cypress?
We are often asked about our vertical grain heart pine and heart cypress. Building design professionals and homeowners alike often specify Goodwin’s vertical grain heart pine and heart cypress because of its attractive pinstriping. It also experiences shrink/swell at half the rate of select. The vertical grain is actually the result of quarter sawing the […]
Working with a Personal Antique Wood Specialist
When you purchase from Goodwin you become part of our family. Homeowners and building design professionals alike appreciate our honesty, attention to detail, and follow-through. When you partner with Goodwin, you are assigned a personal antique wood specialist who assists you every step of the way, including consulting with you to select the perfect species, […]
Antique Heart Pine and Heart Cypress – Two Woods That “Work” in Commercial Spaces
Goodwin partners with building design professionals throughout the country on both new construction and remodeled commercial spaces. Antique heart pine and heart cypress are two of the industry’s preferred wood species because of their unique qualities, extraordinary beauty, and rich history. You may recall a past article highlighting the use of Goodwin’s antique wood in […]
Heart Cypress and Frank Lloyd Wright
Take a look at these stunning wooden boxes handcrafted by our good friend Jerry Yermovsky of Architectural Millwork Consulting (AMC). They are made entirely out of a blend of Goodwin’s various heart cypress species – hinges and all! While admiring these, we couldn’t help but think of the renowned and beloved architect Frank Lloyd Wright. […]
Why Goodwin Will Never Be a “Run of the Mill” Manufacturer
“Run of the mill” is one of those common phrases we often don’t put much thought into as it’s a term used in everyday, casual conversations to describe something that has little or no features that distinguish it from other things that serve the same purpose. The phrase ‘run of the mill’ originates in the […]
Sprucing Up Your Wood Floors for the Holidays
December is upon us! We can already smell the cookies baking and hear the laughter of children playing. If you are among those who will invite family and friends over this holiday season, you are probably in the process of cleaning and sprucing up your home. Goodwin wants to help ensure your wood floors will […]
Goodwin’s Precision Engineered Heart Pine Wood Flooring
Take a look at this gorgeous Precision Engineered Heart Pine wood flooring that just came off of our finish line. It is coated with Diamond 7, a proprietary finish developed by Heritage Wood Finish Company specifically for Goodwin’s River-Recovered® wood. Goodwin’s Precision Engineered Heart Pine wood flooring is handcrafted using the same high quality heart […]
Beverly Frank, AIA, Featured in Women in Architecture Spotlight
We were excited to see this American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Women in Architecture spotlight featuring our good friend Beverly Frank, AIA, Principal at BFFrank Studio. Read article As you know, Beverly has specified Goodwin’s River-Recovered® Heart Pine and Heart Cypress for several projects, including the University of Florida Otis Hawkins Center, AIA […]
Sinker Cypress on the Go
Our good friend Jason Owen is at it again! We love working with Jason as he is one of the best project managers in the business. Jason is an expert in incorporating River-Recovered® and reclaimed wood to elevate different types of residential and commercial spaces. His latest project resulted in an impressive transformation of the […]