BuildMania 'Gojae' (Reclaimed Wood): Capturing the Traces of Time in Your Space

As nostalgia for the old has recently established itself as an interior design trend, demand for reclaimed wood that captures the traces of time is on the rise. In reality, however, the supply of reclaimed-wood products is not consistent, and it is difficult to find a channel where you can see and purchase it in person.

BuildMania Home (CEO Kim Hyun-joo) has been a leading supplier of reclaimed wood in Korea, keeping pace with changing interior design tastes. In particular, it has enhanced its purchasing competitiveness by operating the online mall 'BuildMania (www.buildm.co.kr),' where products can be purchased anytime and anywhere, and it runs a café (Pyeongtaek) and a second Pyeongtaek factory, as well as its Yongin headquarters and factory, where customers can experience and buy reclaimed wood in person. With a stable inventory, there is no risk of on-site delays, and the company also stocks the basic materials needed for reclaimed-wood installation.

BuildMania's reclaimed wood is supplied in a variety of products, including walls, floors, ceilings, columns, slabs, and doors. ▲Indonesian teak reclaimed wood, whose grain is barely visible, is popular among younger consumers who want a clean yet antique atmosphere. It forms the base of a space and suits calm interior designs. ▲Chinese elm reclaimed wood, a material used in homes in northern China, is hard in nature and has a distinct grain, making it highly preferred among older consumers. ▲Oak reclaimed wood imported from Europe arrives as whole logs and is mainly used as column material. Although it is difficult to process, it has a strong reclaimed-wood charm. ▲Elm plywood is a product that grafts elm reclaimed-wood veneer onto plywood; it is coat-finished in Korea, allowing mass supply, and can be installed directly on-site, effectively reducing installation costs. ▲Hanok reclaimed wood is applied for columns and has a high purchase rate mainly in the Jeju Island region. As a structural reclaimed wood requiring high strength, maintaining its quality is important. ▲Reclaimed-wood tables, vintage gallery doors, vintage antique doors, and reclaimed-wood tables made from scrapped ships are used as focal points to create the desired atmosphere in a space.

Kim Hyun-joo, CEO of BuildMania Home, said, "Recently, about 10-15% of interior design sites apply reclaimed wood as part of the design in one way or another," adding, "Going forward, we will continue to lead the related market by operating our online shopping mall, securing a stable supply, and offering a diverse product lineup—especially by expanding products such as pre-processed boards, wood slabs, and furniture materials that can be installed directly on-site without additional work." 031-328-8270