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Reclaimed White Oak | Bar Agricole, San Francisco, CA

Written by Pat McCormick | Dec 28, 2025 10:38:35 PM

Whiskey Tank White Oak for LEED Gold-Certified Bar Agricole in San Francisco

Urban Evolutions supplied reclaimed white oak from whiskey tanks for the walls and ceiling of this award-winning cocktail bar known for its eco-conscious design.

Bar Agricole is a LEED Gold-certified contemporary tavern evoking sustainability in its design as well as its food and drinks (with emphasis on the latter).

Mix-master and proprietor Thad Vogler, along with a cadre of artistic professionals, opened the eco-modern space in August 2010, which consists of an outdoor dining patio/garden (yes, an herb garden for Vogler’s specialty concoctions) and 4,000 SF indoor dining/bar area with walls and ceiling adorned with our supplied white oak reclaimed from whiskey tanks – a perfect match for the “Chez Panisse of Cocktails”.

Bar Agricole accolades include the 2010 Award for Best Sustainable Structure from California Home & Design Magazine and the 2010 Grand Merit Award from Remodeling Magazine.

Give us a shout for more information on reclaimed Whiskey Oak and our other reclaimed materials.

via CHD
Photo credits: Cody Pickens