Monthly Archives: November 2014
A rose in the Woodshop
On this Veterans Day I’m re-posting this tribute to a woodworker and mentor, Bonner Hall. Bonner Hall stooped down and flicked a Japanese beetle off the barely open rose blossom. He paused to relish the fragrance and take in the … Continue reading
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Design and the search for Beauty
Our western tradition in building has as it’s cornerstone the maxim that a design should embody Firmitas , Commoditas & Venustas – which roughly translates as sturdiness, function, and beauty. This is closely linked to another ancient western idea, that to be human, is … Continue reading
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