Notes of Enthusiasm- Issue 22
Courtesy Harvard GSD Mass Timber Studio
Simplicity does not mean want or poverty. It does not mean the absence of any decor, or absolute nudity. It only means that the decor should belong intimately to the design proper, and that anything foreign to it should be taken away.
— Paul Jacques Grillo
Weekend Diversions…
This first link may be a bit random, but I stumbled across the history of the Olympic medal dating back to 1896. I found it really interesting and thought you might too… olympic.org
Here is a short inspirational article on David Lynch’s thoughts on getting ideas… austinkleon.com
A new documentary will be released soon on George Nakashima. Design Miami is hosting the virtual debut… designmiami.com You can also see the trailer here… vimeo.com
Wildfires are releasing toxins from decades past back into the atmosphere. Read more here… theconversation.com
Harvard University Graduate School of Design students explore the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in beautiful models… metropolismag.com
A look inside a beautiful family residence constructed using cross-laminated timber (CLT)… metropolismag.com
Who We’re Loving on Instagram…
Here is a great feed by Christine Williamson where she focuses on building science and construction for architects. It is aptly named @buildingsciencefightclub
