Whether in writing, technology, entertainment and a lot more - those things which seem the most simple are actually the product of a lot of careful thought, sophisticated planning and obsession with a quality in the creation. This bench is an excellent example of that. Thank you for taking the time to share both plan and the ideas. I also love the concept of how the original bench was built with wood that was just lying around. I’ll store this one away for a future project…
Nice piece of work and of writing. Good description of both the beauty of simple lines and also where thoughtful details can be added to subtly improve a piece.
A very nice bench. And I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Aldo Leopold designed a bench.
I've designed and built exactly one bench, but it is still one of my favorite projects. I'm a carpenter, sometimes woodworker and a writer new to Substack. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and chronicles.
This bench is quite beautiful, but it is not in any way simple. I love the insight into the question of comfort, but this is a very complex piece of furniture with a very high competency.
That feels opposite the design language of the inspiration. Like writing baroque haiku.
Whether in writing, technology, entertainment and a lot more - those things which seem the most simple are actually the product of a lot of careful thought, sophisticated planning and obsession with a quality in the creation. This bench is an excellent example of that. Thank you for taking the time to share both plan and the ideas. I also love the concept of how the original bench was built with wood that was just lying around. I’ll store this one away for a future project…
A delightful photo essay chronicling excellent work. Always worth celebrating expertise and quality! 👏👏
Thank you for the kind words!
Nice piece of work and of writing. Good description of both the beauty of simple lines and also where thoughtful details can be added to subtly improve a piece.
A very nice bench. And I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Aldo Leopold designed a bench.
I've designed and built exactly one bench, but it is still one of my favorite projects. I'm a carpenter, sometimes woodworker and a writer new to Substack. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and chronicles.
This bench is quite beautiful, but it is not in any way simple. I love the insight into the question of comfort, but this is a very complex piece of furniture with a very high competency.
That feels opposite the design language of the inspiration. Like writing baroque haiku.
Interesting for sure, but not simple.