Comments for Gimme Shelter Project http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:15:26 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on More bathroom details… by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=687&cpage=1#comment-3029 Leslie Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:15:26 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=687#comment-3029 I did my first soak last night in the outdoor tub, and it was sublime. The Wetstyle tub is incredibly comfortable with that great back rest, and it is big. Plenty of room to move, stretch, shift positions, etc. And it is deep. A real soak can be had in this tub. Could even accommodate another person. Thank you Wetstyle for coming up with this beautiful design. I did my first soak last night in the outdoor tub, and it was sublime. The Wetstyle tub is incredibly comfortable with that great back rest, and it is big. Plenty of room to move, stretch, shift positions, etc. And it is deep. A real soak can be had in this tub. Could even accommodate another person. Thank you Wetstyle for coming up with this beautiful design.

]]> Comment on Tightening Up and Heading Inside by Nick http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=477&cpage=1#comment-344 Nick Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:14:14 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=477#comment-344 Things are looking pretty tight. Even in it's current state, the house looks like it can stand up to Earl. Things are looking pretty tight. Even in it’s current state, the house looks like it can stand up to Earl.

]]> Comment on Staining Soffit/Ceiling Material by Patrizier 4 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=377&cpage=1#comment-318 Patrizier 4 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:24:13 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=377#comment-318 hi That is a very nice edu blog. I think edu stands for quality posts :) hi That is a very nice edu blog. I think edu stands for quality posts :)

]]> Comment on Great Garden Explosion by Nick http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=437&cpage=1#comment-237 Nick Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:33:08 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=437#comment-237 What terrific results from the garden, looks scrumptious. I have a record of the amazing foxglove bloom! Will post soon. What terrific results from the garden, looks scrumptious. I have a record of the amazing foxglove bloom! Will post soon.

]]> Comment on The Architecture of Happiness by steve Hoffman http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=400&cpage=1#comment-98 steve Hoffman Mon, 03 May 2010 21:16:22 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=400#comment-98 Very, very nice. . . Very, very nice. . .

]]> Comment on Staining Soffit/Ceiling Material by Nick http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=377&cpage=1#comment-46 Nick Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:20:14 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=377#comment-46 I should also mention that Pat defeated me in an epic best-of-five round of pool at the Chequit Inn on Saturday night. He made an incredible comeback, returning from a 0-2 deficit, by winning three consecutive games. Ouch. I should also mention that Pat defeated me in an epic best-of-five round of pool at the Chequit Inn on Saturday night. He made an incredible comeback, returning from a 0-2 deficit, by winning three consecutive games. Ouch.

]]> Comment on Design:Collaboration by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=341&cpage=1#comment-31 Leslie Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:54:26 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=341#comment-31 Reading through Steve's post I was reminded that the courtyard really became a courtyard when one of my colleagues, just in passing, suggested that we consider moving the garage door to the rear side of the garage. This got the garage door away from the front entry, and really created an outdoor room that would serve as the first entry space as you approach the house. I always say, "Good ideas come from all kinds of places." Reading through Steve’s post I was reminded that the courtyard really became a courtyard when one of my colleagues, just in passing, suggested that we consider moving the garage door to the rear side of the garage. This got the garage door away from the front entry, and really created an outdoor room that would serve as the first entry space as you approach the house. I always say, “Good ideas come from all kinds of places.”

]]> Comment on The Ceiling Dilemma by Nick http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-25 Nick Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:23:10 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=326#comment-25 Split decision in Red Hook on this one. Rachel grew up in a Martha's Vineyard home that had a vaulted ceiling in really supports that decision. On the other hand, I like the clean more minimal look that draws the eyes to the water. Either way, you are going to win. Split decision in Red Hook on this one. Rachel grew up in a Martha’s Vineyard home that had a vaulted ceiling in really supports that decision. On the other hand, I like the clean more minimal look that draws the eyes to the water. Either way, you are going to win.

]]> Comment on The Ceiling Dilemma by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=326&cpage=1#comment-24 Leslie Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:35:52 +0000 http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=326#comment-24 Susan Serra has done a great job of illustrating the conundrum with photos at http://sserrackd.squarespace.com/journal/2010/3/17/gimmeshelter-project-join-us-on-the-journey.html?lastPage=true#comment7788717 Susan Serra has done a great job of illustrating the conundrum with photos at http://sserrackd.squarespace.com/journal/2010/3/17/gimmeshelter-project-join-us-on-the-journey.html?lastPage=true#comment7788717

]]> Comment on The Gutter in Action during a Nor’easter by Patty Hartwell http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=318&cpage=1#comment-22 Patty Hartwell Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:55:27 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=318#comment-22 Leslie, Congratulations on the GimmeShelter project. What a beautiful location the house is in on Shelter island. Great to see you using social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, etc. to tell the story. Leslie,
Congratulations on the GimmeShelter project. What a beautiful location the house is in on Shelter island. Great to see you using social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, etc. to tell the story.

]]> Comment on The Gutter in Action during a Nor’easter by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=318&cpage=1#comment-21 Leslie Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:48:21 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=318#comment-21 hmmm. i wish this was a hot link:( hmmm. i wish this was a hot link:(

]]> Comment on Confluence of Roof Planes by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=262&cpage=1#comment-20 Leslie Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:07:09 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=262#comment-20 Absolutely. We are either going to use a EPDM membrane, torch down, or possibly fiberglass, which might be the winner. In essence, it would become a bathtub with a pitch in it. I will try to upload a short video file of it in the rain. what a day! Absolutely. We are either going to use a EPDM membrane, torch down, or possibly fiberglass, which might be the winner. In essence, it would become a bathtub with a pitch in it.

I will try to upload a short video file of it in the rain. what a day!

]]> Comment on Confluence of Roof Planes by Nick http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=262&cpage=1#comment-19 Nick Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:21:33 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=262#comment-19 This seems fairly complex, from an engineering standpoint. Water is the ultimate enemy of any building, so sealing is of utmost importance, I imagine. This seems fairly complex, from an engineering standpoint. Water is the ultimate enemy of any building, so sealing is of utmost importance, I imagine.

]]> Comment on Whimsical Postcards from Shelter Island by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=249&cpage=1#comment-12 Leslie Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:49:22 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=249#comment-12 What fun. These are a glimpse into a grand past for Shelter Island. What fun. These are a glimpse into a grand past for Shelter Island.

]]> Comment on Stewart Brand’s ‘How Building’s Learn’ clip by Nick http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=194&cpage=1#comment-8 Nick Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:26:12 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=194#comment-8 Glad that you enjoyed it! On Shelter, a couple of weeks ago, you were describing the quality of inside-outside space and the seamless 'flow' from beach, to garden, to kitchen table. Essentially inclusive design that is free and not rigid, which considers the context and usage above all else. In the episode, i noted the discussion of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and how the architects "thought of the building first and then the books and the reader." Funny how on such a high-profile project, they ignored solar heat gain and therefore let prized books bake in the sun. Glad that you enjoyed it!
On Shelter, a couple of weeks ago, you were describing the quality of inside-outside space and the seamless ‘flow’ from beach, to garden, to kitchen table. Essentially inclusive design that is free and not rigid, which considers the context and usage above all else.
In the episode, i noted the discussion of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and how the architects “thought of the building first and then the books and the reader.” Funny how on such a high-profile project, they ignored solar heat gain and therefore let prized books bake in the sun.

]]> Comment on Stewart Brand’s ‘How Building’s Learn’ clip by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=194&cpage=1#comment-7 Leslie Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:06:35 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=194#comment-7 I am a long time super fan of Stewart Brand, and seeing this was a treat. It provides a lot of food for thought as it relates to Gimme Shelter for me - as an architect owner occupant who has spent the last few years imagining how the house will work, how it will be used, how it will look (new and over time), and of course, how it will be maintained. I also spend a lot of time projecting how the spaces will feel to me when i am in different locations - inside, outside, coming and going to the garden, lying in bed, standing at the kitchen sink, etc. I also have the advantage of having lived with the old structure for almost a decade - during which time the inclination to change the building developed, largely motivated by watching bathtubs rot out, windows cloud, sliders no longer roll easily and roof leaks starting . . . But what watching this film clip did was remind me of Brand and The Whole Earth Catalogue, Sim Van der Ryn and Sea Ranch and Christopher Alexander and his book A Pattern Language. These men, their ideas, their publications and their work were the guiding lights of my late teens and twenties. Thanks Nick for the memory jolt! I am a long time super fan of Stewart Brand, and seeing this was a treat. It provides a lot of food for thought as it relates to Gimme Shelter for me – as an architect owner occupant who has spent the last few years imagining how the house will work, how it will be used, how it will look (new and over time), and of course, how it will be maintained. I also spend a lot of time projecting how the spaces will feel to me when i am in different locations – inside, outside, coming and going to the garden, lying in bed, standing at the kitchen sink, etc. I also have the advantage of having lived with the old structure for almost a decade – during which time the inclination to change the building developed, largely motivated by watching bathtubs rot out, windows cloud, sliders no longer roll easily and roof leaks starting . . .

But what watching this film clip did was remind me of Brand and The Whole Earth Catalogue, Sim Van der Ryn and Sea Ranch and Christopher Alexander and his book A Pattern Language. These men, their ideas, their publications and their work were the guiding lights of my late teens and twenties.

Thanks Nick for the memory jolt!

]]> Comment on rob’s pictures of demolition/construction by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=47&cpage=1#comment-5 Leslie Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:23:42 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=47#comment-5 Thanks for posting these Rob. They are a solid reminder of why this poor old house was so ready for a facelift. Thanks for posting these Rob. They are a solid reminder of why this poor old house was so ready for a facelift.

]]> Comment on Spring in Mind by Leslie http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-4 Leslie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:50:06 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=44#comment-4 More hands the merrier. More hands the merrier.

]]> Comment on Spring in Mind by nick http://www.gimmeshelterproject.org/blog/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-3 nick Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:19:52 +0000 http://www.parker-portfolio.com/gimmeshelter/blog/?p=44#comment-3 Planting party sounds great! I have a couple experienced gardeners in mind who would love to lend a hand. Planting party sounds great! I have a couple experienced gardeners in mind who would love to lend a hand.

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