Freek always had a passion and affinity for nature, especially forests fascinates him. He felt a calling to both preserve ecosystems and work more with sustainable wood products; this led him to study forestry technology in Canada.
”I really love working with my hands and so do I within the team at Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban as a true fire master. What I love most about working with wood as a material is that the grain in each piece has a natural and unique character. And so too when the wood is fired in the oven. Each board has a different texture and look. I think it’s fantastic!”
In Freek’s spare time, he enjoys practising the art of Bonsai and you can see him gardening, cooking, walking or cycling through the woods.
We have put together two Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban sample boxes: one for interior design applications and one for façade cladding.
That way, you can experience the attention, care and love we pour into each piece of wood yourself. And, of course, the beauty and exclusive looks the various textures have to offer.
