Smith College
Neilson Library Project
The Honor Of A Lifetime.
It was a tremendous honor to design nine different pieces of furniture for this momentous project. The work of Maya Lin, the architectural designer of Smith College’s revamped Neilson Library, is noted for its environmental components, such as the significant increase in natural light that’s a vital part of the renovation. Similarly, we used the natural contours of wooden boards. Only the bark of a tree is removed, and minor imperfections such as knots and uneven edges are retained.
- Smith Alumnae Quarterly
New Life For A Campus Landmark
When we had to take down that 125 year old stately Elm tree to reroute campus utilities around the Neilson Library construction, who would guess that such a loss would result in these beautiful live edge furniture pieces that grace each floor of the new library. I am delighted that we put this project in your [Gill CC Woodworks] capable hands. Thanks so much for creating this furniture that will be a delight to all those entering the library for generations to come.
Charlie Conant
Project Manager, Smith College
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Press Exposure from This Project
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Parts of elm tree outside Neilson Library reappear inside as furniture
Gill Country Clear Wood Works specializes in a wide variety of fine custom furniture. From full bars to coffee tables we strive to harness the natural beauty of the wood and give each piece its own distinct voice.
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