Looking back: shoji screens stand out
Since 2006, Sauceda Home Improvement has taken on many interesting projects. Shoji screens for the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) stands out among the most unique.
Traditional shoji screens recreated with more durable materials.
The project involved some research on traditional shoji screen construction. In our research, we stumbled onto a website with information on patterns and materials: Shoji Designs, Inc. in Ollalla Washington.
Jesse used Warlon acrylic in place of rice paper, to withstand greater wear and tear in this highly trafficked space. The frames and facing for the custom track were both made of oak, which Jesse painted and finished.
We received lots of compliments from CJS visitors on the finished product. The screens help diffuse light and provide privacy during special events. The work he did for CJS was so popular, the Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) later asked him to create a custom cabinet for their office space. For more pictures, check out our slideshow.
Two years later, CJS moved to a new office space and asked Jesse to adjust and install the screens. He adapted the original screens to fit smaller windows in their new location.
CJS and CCS are located at U-M’s International Institute in the School of Social Work Building.
