Legacy in Wood: Preserving the Nakashima Family House

Legacy in Wood: Preserving the Nakashima Family House

This symposium, held on-site at the George Nakashima Woodworkers Campus, delves into the architectural and cultural significance of George Nakashima’s family home, a National Historic Landmark recognized for its innovative design and craftsmanship.

Built in the 1940s, the Family House reflects Nakashima’s unique integration of modernist principles with traditional Japanese design elements, emphasizing natural materials and craftsmanship.

Through archival research, expert presentations, and discussions on ongoing preservation efforts, this symposium will shed light on previously overlooked aspects of Nakashima’s work and the home’s legacy as a place of architectural and cultural importance.

The first day includes panel discussions, tours of the property focused on hands-on preservation work, and an evening reception. On November 16th, attendees can purchase an add-on tour of the Raymond Farm and full Nakashima Studios campus.

*For student discount, please use promo code "STUDENT."

Info: Featuring Mira Nakashima, John DeFazio, and William Whitaker as panelists.

Info: Featuring Frank Matero, John Hinchman, Mojtaba Saffarian, Michael Henry, Wendy Jessup, and Paridhee Goel as panelists.

Info: Learn more about the hands-on preservation work that our experimental structures like the Nakashima Family House, the Conoid Studio, and the Arts Building require. Tour hosted by Nakashima staff members.

Info: Cocktail reception hosted in the Arts Building.

Host or Publisher Nakashima Foundation for Peace