October 2018 - in situ studio

Happy Halloween from in situ studio!

October was insanely fun, with several projects wrapping up, several more starting construction, wonderful new work on the boards, teaching studios at NCSU, and the recent “deep south tour,” where we lectured to colleagues and students in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi! So, we’re keeping this month’s newsletter short and sweet.

in situ studio is Eight!.

It’s hard to believe we’ve been at it for eight years!

We owe an incredible debt to our families, friends, and the amazing design community we work alongside. We are immeasurably thankful for the clients, collaborators, and contractors who have made the beautiful projects we have shepherded possible.

To celebrate, we are throwing a party for everyone Thursday, 11 08 18, from 6:00-9:00, at our office. We’ll have wine from The Wine Feed, beer from Brewery Bhavana, and pizza from Oakwood Pizza Box. We hope you’ll join us!

RSVP.

in situ studio

919 397 3949
www.insitustudio.us

September was incredible! We have several project wrapping up, Fall is here, and we have an amazing array of opportunities before us. We’ve also finished our eighth year of work this month and can’t begin to express how thankful we are for the myriad people who have made our work possible.

This month’s newsletter features a book by our mentor, Frank Harmon, an amazing structure in Mocksville, NC, a project that has been perfectly executed by John C. Sanders Company, and an update on our travels, past and future. Thanks for tuning in!

in situ studio is eight!

We can’t believe it, but our office turns eight today! We are planning a party to celebrate, but are holding of until we complete a bathroom renovation by Jimmy Hubbard and Joe Rimbey, new cabinets from dopko cabinetry, new carpet from Milliken, and a new monitor to aid in client presentations (not to watch the Ryder Cup or play Angry Birds). All work should wrap up by the end of October, and we will be sending out invites to our November birthday party, tentatively scheduled for 11 08 18. We hope to see you there! RSVP.

Retreat

Last month, we set off for Virginia on our annual office retreat! First, we wandered through the ICA by Steven Holl, followed by a visit with our friends at A RCHITECTUREFIRM and a tour of Danny Macnelly’s work at Quirk Hotel. After an amazing lunch at Kuba Kuba, we headed to Charlottesville, VA to hang out with Landscape Architect Gregg Bleam at GBLA and the inspiring folks at Nelson Byrd Woltz. We finished the day with a tour of the UVA School of Architecture East Addition by W.G. Clark, whose personal house we may or may not have ogled from the street. A long car ride allowed plenty of time to talk about the last year of work, the future of the office, and our superpowers according to the Enneagram. Thanks to everyone who hosted us along the way!

in situ studio lectures

Matt and Erin are honored to have the opportunity to speak at multiple out-of-state AIA events in October! The first stop is Little Rock, AR for a lecture at the Architecture + Design Network, followed by a lecture in Hot Springs, AR for the AIA Arkansas Convention. The following week will be a quick drive west to Knoxville, TN to lecture at AIA East Tennessee’s annual Design Feed Series, and hop right back in the car to head south to Jackson, MS where they will lecture at AIA Mississippi ‘sannual Mississippi Celebrates Architecture event, which is in collaboration with Mississippi State University School of Architecture. We can’t wait to report back next month!

Runnymede Ready

The Runnymede Residence is finishing up this month, and we couldn’t be more proud of how it has turned out. The house, built for a young family, has large, light-filled living spaces connected to a covered back deck and front courtyard. Private zones are accessed via hallways that use light and millwork to guide your way. The team at John C. Sanders Company has done an incredible job building the house! Special thanks to numerous great subcontractors, including Xylem Inc. and Wright Brothers Electric. We are looking forward to hardscape and landscape design from Sears Design Group in the coming weeks, and to our awesome clients to moving in!

Book of the Month

Frank Harmon’s book, Native Places: Drawing as a Way to See, has been released! Quail Ridge Books hosted a well-attended event on 09 23 18, where Frank gave a short talk about the book, how drawing has helped him see and understand the world, and the impact drawing has had on his practice. The book includes a wonderful introductory essay by Frank, along with sixty-four vignettes of “native places” taken from his popular blog of the same name. Books are available for purchase at Q uail Ridge Books and on line. It’s hard to think of a better holiday gift!

nc Unsung

Our second installment of nc Unsung highlights Center Arbor near Mocksville, NC. This structure dates from 1876 and is an outdoor “sanctuary” located on the grounds of Center United Methodist Church. The arbor was originally built for camp meetings and revivals, and is now additionally used for other community events like the Center BBQ Fair, held each spring and fall. The structure is almost entirely wood, supported by large tree trunk columns that are joined to roof members with wooden pegs. The original structure even had a wood roof, which was replaced with metal in 1923. The Center Arbor was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. We recommend making a stop next time you’re headed to the western part of the state – it’s conveniently located right of Interstate 40 at exit 168.

Please contact us if there is any way we can help you.

Best.

in situ studio

919 397 3949
www.insitustudio.us