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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
When selecting the exterior wood façade
for the Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Whole
Foods store, red cedar was selected for
its weathering ability and beauty. It was
paired with teak for the exterior seating
area. The H Street store in Washington
DC paired redwood on the façade with
Jarrah for the seating area. The inte-
rior design took cues from the unique
reclaimed IndoTeak panels and hickory
millwork. In addition, exposed wooden
beams add to the relaxed upscale feel of
the store. Whitman says utilizing wood
throughout the Whole Foods design
adds a great deal to the customer expe-
rience. She adds, “Creating a positive
and inviting atmosphere, while honor-
ing sustainability, is the cornerstone of
Whole Foods store design. Wood helps
us achieve that.” IW
*“Appearance Wood Products and Psychological
Well-Being”
Rice. Kozak, Meitner, and Cohen. Wood and
Fiber Science, 38(4), 2006, pp. 644-659.