Commercial Applications
Discover the endless possibilities of Kayu™ Canada exotic hardwoods, catering to a wide array of commercial applications both indoors and outdoors. From elegant interior designs to durable and weather-resistant exterior structures, our extensive line of exotic hardwoods offers a rich selection of board sizes and colors to suit every project’s unique requirements.
Whether it’s enhancing the interior aesthetics of commercial spaces or adding a touch of natural sophistication to outdoor settings, Kayu™ ensures top-notch quality and performance, making it the ideal choice for all your interior and exterior ventures. Check out some of our commercial projects.
Interior Uses
Kayu™ has an extensive line of exotic hardwoods. A wide range of board sizes and colours are available.
Features are:
- Durable, highly rated on the Janka Hardness Scale
- Wide range of colours to choose from
- Resistance to moisture and bugs
- Can be worked into any style
- Tonal variances from little to lots
Perfect for:
- Flooring in high traffic areas
- Architectural details such as privacy walls, ceiling details etc.
- Transitions between indoor and outdoor space
Business Facades
Kayu™ exotic hardwoods exude class
Features are:
- Durable in harsh weather conditions
- Wide range of natural colours to choose from
- Resistance to moisture and bugs
- Can be left to develop a natural patina, reducing maintenance
- Can be stained to suit the project
Perfect for:
- Signage backdrop
- Entry ways
- Can be coordinated with stairs, railings, patios etc.
- Transitions between indoor and outdoor space
Patios, Boardwalks
Kayu’s line of exotic hardwoods is available in a wide range of board sizes, and species. Go wild!
Features are:
- Durable, highly rated on the Janka Hardness Scale
- Able to mix species to define specific use areas
- Withstands temperature and moisture extremes
- Competitively priced compared to composite decking
Perfect for:
- Restaurant patios
- Public outdoor areas
- Boardwalks
- Pathways
Commercial Enclosures
Exotic hardwoods from Kayu™ can define your exterior space.
Features are:
- Durable in harsh weather conditions
- Wide range of species to choose from
- Resistance to moisture and bugs
- Can be left to develop a natural patina or stained
- Wide range of board sizes to create unique features
Perfect for:
- Fencing
- Railings
- Retaining walls and flower boxes
- Creating a seamless look
Other Ideas
How you use Kayu™ exotic hardwoods is only limited by your imagination!
They have been used for:
- Public and memorial benches
- Outdoor restaurant seating
- Pergolas and gazebos
- Decks, pathways, stairs, entryways
- Retaining wall cladding
- Feature walls
- Siding, soffits, fascia
- docks
- Doors
- Flooring
- Rain screen siding
Commercial Projects
The Kayu™ Canada tropical hardwood line is a perfect fit for commercial projects. The natural features of these species allow for wood installations in conditions considered too harsh for domestic wood species.
Our low maintenance woods are extremely durable, resistant to abrasion & decay and will last for generations to come. These hardwoods are the perfect option for any exterior or interior project such as decking, siding, soffit, fencing, fascia, pergola’s or interior hardwood flooring.
Below are commercial projects that Kayu™ Canada was proud to be a part of.
East Village RiverWalk
Calgary, Alberta
Located along the Bow and Elbow Rivers
Dedicated lanes for bikes and pedestrians
Areas to gather, reflect, stage festivals
Completed: 2011
Architect: Stantec (Calgary)
Species & Finish: Yellow Balau Bangkirai with Messmers Natural
East Village C-Square
Calgary, Alberta
Public square
Funky wooden benches
Includes a stage for live performances
Completed: 2015
Architect: Scatliff+Miller+Murray and the Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative
Species & Finish: Yellow Balau Bangkirai left to silver
Calgary Soldiers’ Memorial
Calgary, Alberta
Located on Memorial Drive
Part of the Landscape of Memory
Area to gather and reflect
Completed: 2011
Architect: Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative
Species & Finish: Yellow Balau Batu left to silver
Poppy Plaza War Memorial
Calgary, Alberta
Located on Memorial Drive
Part of the Landscape of Memory
Large public space
Completed: 2013
Architect: Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative
Species & Finish: Yellow Balau Bangkirai left to silver
Devonian Gardens
Calgary, Alberta
Located on 4th floor of CORE Shopping Centre
Indoor Botanical Gardens 2 1/2 acres in size
Can be booked for various events
Completed: Renovated 2012
Architect: MMC International Architects
Species: Red Balau Batu
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Edmonton, Alberta
Opened in 1959, as The Storyland Valley Zoo
Focus on stewardship, conservation,
education and engagement.
Completed: Renovations ongoing
Species & Finish: Yellow Balau Bangkirai with Messmers Natural
Polygon Gallery
Vancouver, British Columbia
Located in Lower Lonsdale on the waterfront in North Vancouver
Public art gallery with an emphasis on photography and media-based art
Can be booked for various events
Completed: 2017
Architect: Patkau Architects
Species & Finish: Yellow Balau Bangkirai left to silver
Seaspan Head Office
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full service shipyards in Victoria and Vancouver
Extensive presence throughout the Pacific Northwest
Builds ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.
Completed: 2018
Architect: Dialog
Species & Finish: Yellow Balau Bangkirai left to silver
The above list is a small sampling of the projects we have taken part in.
Below are some of the others!
Calgary
- The Glencoe Club
- Strathcona Tweedsmuir School Reading Room
- Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Hotel Blackfoot
- Heritage Park
- Shaw Communications
- Calgary Zoo
- Century Gardens
- Calgary Golf & Country Club
- Earl Grey Golf Club
- UNA Pizza + Wine
- Teatro Rrestaurant
- Craft Beer Market
- Ricardo’s Hideaway
- Hudsons Canada’s Pub
- Native Tongues Taqueria
- Proof Cocktail Bar
- City of Calgary – park benches & picnic tables
- Sandy Beach, Rideau Park, Riverdale Avenue Bridge – handrails
- Seton North Urban District
- Seton High School
- Calgary Central Library
- West Eau Claire Park
Banff
- Magpie & Stump Restaurant
- Bison Restaurant
Edmonton
- Edmonton Valley Zoo
Kelowna
- Craft Beer Market
Priddis
- Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club
Vancouver
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
- Oakridge Plaza
- Black + Blue Restaurant
- Rosewood Hotel Georgia
- Emily Carr University of Art + Design