http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/ enjoying life japanese style en Copyright 2008 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:59:54 +0900 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Candid knotless AB grade Hinoki for this tub. Frame oversized to 100x60mm for a bolder look. This tub will be recessed in a tiled ledge in a corner position, rotated 45 degrees. For this reason, the non exposed joints have been finished with wooden plugs. Note the double bench with the corner hole detail for the drain plug chain. dimensions of this tub are: L1515mm x W915mm x H725mm (depth=630mm)]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/hinoki_tub_for_california.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/hinoki_tub_for_california.php photo gallery bench Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:44:20 +0900 We are now working on a large asnaro tub with a 260mm wide border! Commonly, large top frame borders like in your case are done laminaing 2 planks, anyway we had a beautiful piece of asnaro in the warehouse, so the frame will be done in one piece! It was probably ment to be a cut for a beam or daikoku-bashira (main column) but at present there are not many chances to use expensive wood even for temples or shrines... The lumber was 360x360 straight cut! This means that the 1/3 central segment of the tree was almost half meter square at the base. The tree had probably a diameter of 1200 to 1500mm !! We could get our kamachi in one piece and also most of the planks for the sides from the same piece. This means the tub is going to be all straight cut! PS: Please do not ask us to provide such lumber for your project. This stroke of luck does not happen more than once a year... http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/massive_asnaro_lumber.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/massive_asnaro_lumber.php blog / news asnaro wood Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:22:20 +0900 This large tub (dim. 2126 x 1736 external dimensions x H625mm - depth=538) was built in knotless asnaro for a recessed type installation. The tub is also equipped with an internal removable bench and a W320 x D520 x H880 floor mounted spout, also in asnaro wood. For the massive top frame (260x80) see also our blog]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/asnaro_tub_for_paris.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/asnaro_tub_for_paris.php photo gallery asnaro wood bench kamachi spout Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:02:36 +0900
The tub going to paris is ready to be packaged and shipped. It is a really nice tub, I am almost sorry to see it go...]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/lifting_the_tub.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/lifting_the_tub.php blog / news Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:48:59 +0900 Preparing the material for a new tub going to NY.
These are asnaro planks. The top kamachi border will be 100x60. ]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/cutting_the_planks.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/cutting_the_planks.php blog / news Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:08:32 +0900 We used transversal cut (slab cut) hinoki for the short and long sides. The bottom is in straight cut (quarter-sawn) hinoki. Nicely proportioned quasi-square (L1000 x W1250 x H750mm) tub with a solid 120x55mm top frame. As you can see, we used the copper plates detail and no apron.
The mellow color of hinoki is just mesmerizing. I feel like I want to take a bath right now...]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/square_hinoki_tub_for_ny.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/square_hinoki_tub_for_ny.php photo gallery copper duckboard kamachi kreidezeit square tub sueoki Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:27:32 +0900 Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of more than 1,000 recommended websites relevant to construction in the USA and UK, it covers manufacturers, advisory websites, associations, and portals.

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]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/links/recommended_home_improvement_s.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/links/recommended_home_improvement_s.php links Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:03:59 +0900 Here we are packaging a tub to be shipped by ocean freight. * One layer of polyethylene sheet to prevent dehidratation and dirt. * Solid veneer construction for the custom crate to avoid the need for fumigation or (time consuming) custom inspections/quarantine. Luckily we did not have any problem or damage claim at all so far. http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/packing_the_tub.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/packing_the_tub.php blog / news Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:16:48 +0900 A squarish (900 x 1000mm - internal dimensions) ASNARO-HIBA tub. It has a top frame (100x50) and joints are finished with wooden plugs. Two low benches can be used as a step to get inside or to relax after the bath (this hot-tub is located on a terrace and I guess that the view is stunning!)]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/asnaro_tub_for_singapore.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/asnaro_tub_for_singapore.php photo gallery accessories asnaro wood kamachi square tub wood dowels Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:23:48 +0900 The wood for this tub was set aside last year, while the client`s house was still on the architect`s drawings! We kept in touch with them every while and then to adjust the sizes or just for the season`s greetings: I never met the client in person but almost feel like old time friends. I am almost sorry to see the tub go but - who knows - I may visit one day! Grade AB Hinoki bathtub L1300mm x W750mm x H660mm with japanese style tub cover and other accessories. Considering the long humid season of the pacific coast, the hinoki was upgraded to all quarter sawn lumber. Note the soft parallel lines and the pale pink color... ]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/hinoki_tub_for_seattle.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/hinoki_tub_for_seattle.php photo gallery accessories apron knotless hinoki rectangular tub sueoki wood dowels Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:39:58 +0900 http://www.wabisabiculture.org/ The heavy tub is being unloaded on site.]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/wabi_sabi_i_arrival.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/wabi_sabi_i_arrival.php blog / news Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:01:51 +0900 The tub has been mounted, around is a wide hinoki duckboard. The stone floor, the ceiling beams... I can see everywhere passionate details and feel a magic atmosphere... I am really overwhelmed by the emotions looking at these pictures. It is central Italy but really feels like Edo period Japan. This is not just because the materials are original, but because the spirit, the concept of the project is authentic. In the end, when man respects nature and put care and love in his acts, even different cultures touch and become one. I am sure that people entering in this ofuro will understand something more of the real essence of humanity. http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/wabi_sabi_ii_tub_setting.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/wabi_sabi_ii_tub_setting.php blog / news Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:18:47 +0900 Our client was so kind to send us the photo of installed asnaro bathtub so we are glad to publish it here! The asnaro wood paneling creates a warm atmosphere, a kind of "other world", a natural corner. I am sure here you can forget the cold of central european winters and re-energize body and mind... I think the local contractor made a great job and the spout was partially recessed inside the wall as planned. Afterall no matter how our cultures may be different, working with wood and loving wood is definately a common heritage.]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/wood_bathtub_installed_in_prag.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/blog_news/wood_bathtub_installed_in_prag.php blog / news Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:16:11 +0900 We had some communication problem in the beginning because some mails were captured by the spam filter . (IN CASE YOU DO NOT HEAR BACK FROM US, SEND A FAX OR CALL US.) Anyway, once found the problem everything proceeded smoothly and we could ship this hinoki tub, custom size sunoko and accessories in record time. Every detail such as tub size adjusments, wall joint, floor duckboard modular units were agreed together with the client. The drain location was as per the client specs. He required also a cut in the top frame to direct the overflow towards the adjoining shower which has a floor drain, The bench is of the removable type: use it for a relaxing half-body bath. Remove the bench to enjoy the hot water up to your shoulders, japanese style.]]> http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/hinoki_tub_for_geneve.php http://www.bartokdesign.com/japan/photo_gallery/hinoki_tub_for_geneve.php photo gallery accessories knotless hinoki kreidezeit overflow rectangular tub sueoki wood dowels Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:59:54 +0900