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As people become more attuned to the practical and aesthetic
advantages offered by imported and exotic wood species, they
find themselves experiencing it in more and more physical
spaces and emotional spaces throughout the day.
Following are three examples of how a woman living and
working between Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
encounters exotic species throughout her day working, playing,
and then returning home to relax, reflect, and renew.
Home Sweet
Luxury Condo
Imported Wood at Home
Justine awakes at six sharp, knowing her full day
will demand every ounce of energy she stored in
her seven hours of sleep. As she pads from her
bed to the coffee machine, she smiles as her new
condo opens up in front of her and the Madison
skyline begins to sparkle in the sunrise. She had
made all the right choices – high-end appliances,
modern European furniture, and tying it all to-
gether, her Santos mahogany hardwood floor,
which she chose for its beauty, durability, and
because she knows it was harvested responsibly.
D
owntown Madison, Wisconsin, has
been undergoing an upscale building
boom in recent years. The state capitol building
– second only in scale to the Nation’s Capitol
in Washington, D.C. – stands authoritatively
on an isthmus between two scenic lakes, and
the area has become a magnet for developers
of luxury condominiums, office buildings, and
trendy bars and restaurants.
For many, imported wood is a constant companion
at home, at work, and at play. this page. A Santos mahogany
hardwood floor adds unique elegance in this model
condominium and stands up to the high traffic of a steady
flow of potential buyers.
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