Visiting Nakashima Woodworking

After the Kutztown University Summer Studio Workshop, Executive Director, Carol Sauvion stopped at the Nakashima Woodworking Studios to take the tour. Here’s some photos from her visit. To learn more about Nakashima Woodworking, watch the Nakashima segment in the LANDSCAPE episode: www.craftinamerica.org/shorts/george-and-mira-nakashima-segment

George Nakashima portrait in the Arts building.

Ben Shahn mosaic on the exterior of the Arts Building.

Our trip to Nakashima Woodworking for a tour given by Mira Nakashima, seen here speaking to guests from the Mitchner Museum.

Ru, Mira’s son, leading a tour of the wood storage. Notice that the trees are kept intact after they are cut.

“Book-matched” table in the Reception House, one of fourteen buildings built by Nakashima.

Conoid Studio with reinforced concrete roof.

Reception house Japanese bath designed and built by George Nakashima.

Mira’s office. Her grandson Toshi at the desk (l) and her interns at work on designs.

Harry Bertoia sculpture at the entrance of the Conoid Studio.